Fanshawe students win medals at CRFA show

March 12, 2014, London, Ont. – Seven students from the
School of Tourism and Hospitality successfully competed in the Culinary Salon
competition, a yearly event at the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA) show.

March 12, 2014, London, Ont. – Seven students from the
School of Tourism and Hospitality successfully competed in the Culinary Salon
competition, a yearly event at the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA) show.

After months of work and practice, the work of each student
was put on display for judging under the strict international rules of the
World Association of Chefs Societies. At the end of the competition, Fanshawe
College’s talented culinary students won seven medals and one Overall Best in
Show.

The students who competed worked under the direction of Chef
Roland Hofner, co-ordinator of the college’s culinary programs. “It is so
satisfying to work with such a motivated, engaging and energetic group of
students and witness their efforts and perseverance blossom into great
success,” said Chef Hofner in a press release. “I am very proud of them.”

Fanshawe students won the following medals:

Anna Bilcke – silver medal

Rachelle Goulet – silver medal and winner of Overall Best in
Show entry in wedding cakes (photo attached)

Carly Holloway – bronze medal

Iliah Krent – bronze medal

Annabelle MacDonald – bronze medal

Shauna Stewart – bronze medal

Bonnie Tingley – bronze medal

Fanshawe students have won 49 medals in the six years
they’ve been entering the competition.