The next Bobby Flay or Cat Cora could be discovered at Canadore College tomorrow (Thursday).

High school students from across the province are take part in the college’s Next Top Chef event.

11 student teams will be looking to create the best culinary presentation of a pasta dish, including goat cheese, Paillard of chicken with a compound butter and an individual tart Tatin with Crème Anglaise.

First prize winners receive first semester tuition to a culinary program of their choice at Canadore.

Teams are coming from Almaguin Highlands, Kemptville, North Bay, Parry Sound, Pembroke and Petawawa.

“We’ve put together a pretty challenging menu for this year’s contest,” said Canadore chef and school of culinary arts professor Derek Lawday. “Being a good chef obviously demands a passion for food, but you also have to be a creative thinker and a team player with a good deal of stamina to work in a high-stress environment. I love seeing the students rise to occasion every year.”

A panel of culinary experts will judge the menus based on taste, presentation, preparation, safety and sanitation and professionalism.

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