Dearne students add spice to curry contest

Pupils from Mexbrough Highwoods and Barnburgh Primary were the Dearne’s representatives in Aagrah’s Junior Chef of the Year Contest, with the Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones, among the judges.

The Mayor said: “To see these bright, creative and hard working students perform today in the way they have is what Doncaster is all about — I can only hope that their parents are as proud of them as I am.”

Aagrah manager Asif Ali visited eight schools to perform cooking demonstrations before each school held its own competition to find two promising chefs to represent them.

The winners will be announced at a dinner and awards ceremony to be held at the Keepmoat Stadium on Tuesday and the overall winner will also have their dish as a special on Aagrah Doncaster’s menu for a month.  

Tickets for thie final are available for £25 each on 01302 728888 and all proceeds go to Bluebell Woods Children’s Hospice.