Ready Steady Cook – Scouts

• 1^st Lyonsdown – 2 teams
• 4^th East Barnet – 2 teams
• 6^th Friern Barnet – please confirm numbers
• 8^th Barnet – 2 teams
• 20^th Finchley – 2 teams

If you hear of anyone else who wants to enter please send me their details and I will check with them.

I have also put below a reminder of the arrangements. Please be in touch if anything does not make sense or if you have any questions.

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Yours in Scouting

Debra Morris

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Timing

Arrival time – 10am (if possible come for 9.45am to set up)

Finish time – 12pm

Cost

Please bring £5 cash per team or make a bank transfer to our Group account.  (Details have been circulated)

What should they wear?

Scout uniform – they may also want to bring an apron

What equipment should our Group bring?

• 2 burner cooker and gas
• Frying pan and/or wok
• Small nest of billies
• Colander
• Chopping board
• Sharp knives
• Cooking utensils e.g. wooden spoon, spatula, fish slice, straining spoon, tin opener
• Plates, knives, forks, spoons (This is a change from previous years)
• Place setting equipment: table cloth, napkins, etc.  If you do not have any of these there will be a box of items available from which you can borrow something
• Washing up bowl
• Tea towel(s)

District will provide:

• 1 table for both preparation and cooking
• The same ingredients per team
• A table on which there will be shared ingredients for all teams: spices, herbs, etc

Rules

Each Team will consist of up to 4 Scouts and a Leader or adult who are in a supervisory capacity only

Each team will be given the same core ingredients as well as access to shared ingredients such as salt, pepper, herbs and spices

Once they have their core ingredients teams will have a few minutes to decide what they are going to cook/create as a starter, a main course and a dessert

Each Team will have up to 1 hour in which to create a 2/3 course meal and lay a table for 2 settings

Teams will have to clear down and wash up whilst judging takes place

Judges’ decisions are final and cannot be disputed

What about the risk assessment?

Click here to download

Please note we are relying on each Group to have the emergency contact details for their members

Parking

Everyone will be able to park on site – we suggest that adults park behind the building to allow space for parents

If you think I have forgotten  anything or have a question please get in touch.