School children encouraged to learn new cooking skills

By Christine Lavelle

SCHOOL kids in Edinburgh are being invited to compete to be the next generation of culinary masters, with the support of a successful Scottish chef.

Steven Adair, executive head chef of The Glasshouse off the Mile, is hoping to sign up schools in the capital to a nationwide culinary programme put on by FutureChef.

The programme aims to help youngsters aged 12-16 learn to cook, and Mr Adair says he is keen to get more Scottish school pupils get involved.

He said: “I’ve been involved with the competition for over eight years assisting young budding chefs at Liberton High School and it’s great to see so many kids excited about the event.