2019 BAHAMAS YOUNG CHEF SENIOR & JUNIOR WINNERS

Antonesha Thompson of C.R. Walker Senior High School

Antonesha Thompson of C.R. Walker Senior High School in New Providence emerged as 1st place winner in the 2019 Young Chef Competition. According to the professional panel of chef/judges, the competition this year was a tough one, the creativity and flavours displayed by all contestants were impressive. 

Unfortunately, only one could win and both of Antonesha’s dishes, “Mahatma Rice Stormy Knights” and “Robin Hood Tropical Clouds” came out on top! She was awarded a $1,750 scholarship, a gold medal and took home the “Keith and Sara Parker Floating Trophy” for the senior division.

2nd place winner in the senior division was Alissa Swain of Patrick J. Bethel High School in Abaco. She received a $1,000 scholarship and a silver medal. Delcardo Sweeting came in 3rd from St. George’s High School in Grand Bahama, receiving a $550 scholarship and a bronze medal. Taking 4th position was Tatianna Major from Old Bight High School in Cat Island. She received a $350 scholarship.

This year two (2) trophies were introduced not only to show recognition to The "Bahamas Young Chef Culinary Competition" Founders, but to also give each school and it's participants a competitive edge.

Kristen Ingraham from Preston Albury High School 

1st Place in the Junior Division was Kristen Ingraham from Preston Albury High School in Eleuthera she received $650, a gold medal and she took home the “Keith and Sara Parker Floating Trophy” for the Junior division.

2nd was Kendra Estil of D.W. Davis Junior High School. She was awarded with $450 and a silver medal. Carrying the 3rd and 4th positions were Sierra Turnquest from NGM Major High in Long Island and Sarah Braynen from East End Junior High in Grand Bahama. They received $300 and $150 respectively.

Mahatma® Rice and Robin Hood® Flour, are the key sponsors of this event. All airfares, scholarship awards, stipends and cooking materials are provided. Both of brands are distributed by Asa H. Pritchard Ltd., Robinson Road.