INSTITUTE OF TOURISM STUDIES STUDENTS PARTICIPATE AT HOTELYMPIA 2000 IN LONDON

INSTITUTE OF TOURISM STUDIES STUDENTS PARTICIPATE AT HOTELYMPIA 2000 IN LONDON

A group of seven ITS Food Preparation and Production students, accompanied by their Tutors have just returned to Malta after successfully competing in the prestigious Hotelympia 2000 held in Earls Court, London, between the 7^th and 11^th February, 2000.

The Institute of Tourism Studies team was composed of Christian Borg, Karl Azzopardi, Andrew Borg, Kurt Cutajar, Joseph Cassar and Keith Muscat.

The Maltese Team, competing against experienced Chefs, won a total of 15 awards, that is 4 Gold, 1 Silver, 5 Bronze, 1 Certificate of Merit and 4 Best in Class:

Gold Medals were won in Petits Fours, Pastillage, and Works in Fat;
Silver Medal in Canapes;
Bronze in Duck Dish, Pasta Dish, Plated Sweets and Tea Pastries;
The Certificate of Merit was achieved in Petits Fours; and
Best in Class in Pastillage, Works in Fat, Canapes and Petits Fours.

Team Leaders, lecturers Mr Mario Sammut and Mr Andrew Farrugia praised the students for their dedication, hard work and high level of performance. Participation and the good results achieved in such renowned competitions not only enhances the Institute's reputation, but also provides exposure and motivation to ITS students – the future Chefs of Malta.