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Today a Wellington High School student has cooked their way into the National Secondary Schools Culinary Competition
(NSSCC) grand final.
Euliz Samson was crowned the regional winner for the Wellington competition after he impressed judges with his dish
titled Carrot and pork gyoza with spicy quick pickled vegetables and carrot and ginger sauce.
The judges’ comments included praise for his skill, beautiful presentation and flavoursome combinations, which beat out
four other competitors.
The students had to prepare, cook and plate two individual portions of an entrée course within 60 minutes. Fresh carrots
were a main component of the dish.
From here Samson will collaborate with a fellow school student to form a team of two. Together they will compete against
8 other schools in the national grand final in Auckland on September 3.
NSSCC is a celebration of the hospitality industry and the upcoming chefs. The competition is proudly sponsored by
Bidfood, Moffat, 5+ A Day, Service IQ, Southern Hospitality, Waitoa and ends