AN ISLE of Wight primary school chef has won the second regional heat of the School Chef of the Year 2022 (SCOTY), sealing her place in this year's final.

Wendy Lohse, from Shalfleet CE Primary School, created a grab and go dish of lightly fried Quorn fishless cakes, served with cucumber relish and spicy mayonnaise, followed by Balinese Quorn Satay, with yellow rice and green beans, served with fresh sambal.

Her dessert was a chewy, gooey ginger ice cream sandwich with mango custard ice cream and fresh fruit and lime gels.

The second heat was held at the head office of Bidfood in Slough, and further heats will be held across the county before the final rounds in July.

Isle of Wight County Press: Wendy with judges Kate Snow (left) and Louise Wagstaffe (right).Wendy with judges Kate Snow (left) and Louise Wagstaffe (right).

Quorn’s Kate Snow, chair of judges, said: “It’s a very exciting competition this year.

“As well as the main course and dessert, we have introduced a ‘Grab and Go’ offer.

“It is exciting to see the innovation and creativity amongst the chefs and the Quorn dishes they produce.”

At the national final, the 2022 national winner will receive a £1,000 cash prize, the 2022 SCOTY trophy and an invitation to a calendar of catering industry events.

This is the third time Wendy has made the final of the competition, reaching the final in both 2020 and 2021, and we hope this time she will take the top spot!

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​Isle of Wight County Press: Wendy Lohse has reached the School Chef of the Year Final 2022.Wendy Lohse has reached the School Chef of the Year Final 2022.