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Future chef is a competition where pupils compete with other pupils from different schools over Britain. They make a dish of their own choice and in the last round the get a goodie bag from the judges. To pass through each round they have to wow the judges with what they made.

The competitions so far have been held in Scotland but now that Claire has won a place in the final. She will be representing Southern and Central Scotland in London. The winner will get top go on the Alan Titchmarsh talk show. We interviewed Claire:

When are you going to London?

The 17^th of March 2008

What did you cook last time?

Wood pigeon and a honey comb possett.

Who are you going to London this time?

Mrs Smith and my Mum and Gordon, my mentor chef.

How many competitions have you won?

I have won three.

Where was your last competition held?

It was held in Glasgow Met College.

Who are the celebrity chefs you get to meet?

I get to meet Brian Turner.

Who do you get your inspiration from?

Mrs Smith, Mum and celebrity chefs.

Do you intend to take cooking further in your life?

Yes I am going to take a health and nutrition course at Abertay University.

How old were you when you found cooking a skill of yours?

I was about 8.

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