A West Yorkshire school chef has won the prestigious Cook of the Year title at the BBC Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards.
Tony Mulgrew, the catering manager at Ravenscliffe High School and Sports College in Halifax, was presented with his award by campaigning chef Jamie Oliver.
Meanwhile Raymond Blanc, one of the award judges, described Mr Mulgrew as “an amazing school cook who is changing so many young lives through food”.
Mr Mulgrew, a former army chef who took charge of catering at Ravenscliffe two years ago, cooks 150 lunches a day for pupils and staff. He is supported by a team of four kitchen staff.
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