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JAM | Oct 22, 2022

Dream start for Heineken/Johnnie Walker Culinary Arts Cook-Off

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Finalising Culinary Arts student Jizelle Smith.

The Heineken and Johnnie Walker first-ever Culinary Arts Cook-Off had a dream start on October 14.

At the competition, the University of Technology’s (UTech) best, brightest and most promising young chefs and mixologists went head-to-head for the chance to win a scholarship and exciting prizes.

Finalising student Nashjua-Kaye Johnson was all smiles.

The judges included Celeste Gordon, renowned culinary consultant for Jamaica Food and Drink; Courtney Bailey, chef technologist and UTech lecturer, and influencer Kristia Franklin.

Throughout the competition, the kitchen was ignited with the delicious smell and tastes of various concoctions but Nashjua-Kaye Johnson walked away as the winner with a $150,000 cash prize.

Hjahni Toney, focused on perfecting all details.
Influencer and food judge Kristia Franklin was surely enjoying her meal.
From left: Judges, influencer Kristia Franklin; chef technologist and University of Technology lecturer Courtney Bailey and culinary consultant for the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival, Celeste Gordon, discussing their scores.
Winner of Heineken Culinary Arts Competition, Nashjua-Kaye Johnson (left) chatted with Heineken Assistant Brand Manager Jodi-Ann Cohen.
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