CHICKEN ricotta with sundried tomato was among the mouthwatering dishes served by sixth formers to VIP diners including an MP, borough councillor and education chief. For one-night-only a formal restaurant was created by sixth formers at Oakmead College of Technology in Bournemouth, where some 60 guests were treated to a sumptuous three-course menu designed and cooked by catering students.
Their classmates took on the role of serving staff in the school hall, which had been transformed into an elegant restaurant thanks to stylish scenery and ornate table designs produced by creative and construction students.
Music sixth formers provided tuneful ambience while a live video link to the kitchens, set up by media production students, allowed the guests to see the food preparation in action.
Sixth form business students took on the job of organising the event, which hopes to raise funds towards revamping the school’s existing food technology facilities.
Overall, more than 100 students were involved in the evening.
“This is a wonderful night and these students have shown amazing enterprise, resourcefulness and talent,” Conor Burns MP for Bournemouth West, told the students and fellow guests.
“Everyone here is a winner.”
Other guests included Di Mitchell, Bournemouth’s head of children’s learning and engagement and Kinson South councillor Ted Taylor.
“This evening is a celebration of our students’ success,” said Dr Annetta Minard, executive head teacher at Oakmead.
“They never cease to amaze me.”
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