Bernadette Syme

Bernadette Syme

Occupation: Student Chef

Name 2 of your "food heroes" and tell us why they inspire you?

Escofier because he made cooking become a respected profession by introducing organised discipline in his kitchen & my mum because she showed me how simple ingredients can make fantastic meals.

What do you like to cook and why?

I enjoy cooking all food simple but full of flavour

When did you decide to become a chef?

I always loved cooking since I was young helping my mum prepare family meal but had a family and as they grew I decided I wanted to go a learn professionally so went to college

What do you remember about School dinners?

Lumpy custard

What was your favourite school dinner?

School caramel cake

What would be your perfect meal?

Guinea fowl stovies

What kitchen tool could you NOT live without?

My speed peeler

In your restaurant or premises who would be your ideal diner?

Everyone who enjoys my meals are my ideal diner.


If you weren't a chef what would you be?

Possibly  a nurse



Having a family I like to go to places that are family friendly and have good food


Chicken, Salt, Pepper, Broccoli, Cheese