Cambridge Culinary Competition 2011 winners! Clare College chefs gain top awards.

The Cambridge Culinary Competition 2011 was held in Cambridge Regional College on 27 October 2011 and was judged by catering professionals drawn from the international competition arena.

With various categories including cold starters, main course and afternoon tea cakes and a live main event with chefs cooking against the clock, this year's competition was keenly contested. The ceremony took place at Selwyn College on 10 November and we are very proud that our chefs have achieved remarkable results, with all the candidates who entered receiving medals. Overall, Clare won 14 medals and 6 of the 8 classes which were entered. The winning classes were in canapes, cold starters, main course, vegetarian main course, afternoon tea cakes and petit fours.

We are delighted that our chefs also won the coveted Steward's Cup; best team effort taken from all classes. Our catering manager, Lee Corke said "Still within my first year at Clare, I am extremely proud of the team that were victorious in winning the Steward's Cup for overall best College. The victory has generated a real buzz within the kitchen and the team can't wait to compete again." 

Congratulations to all the team.

Cambridge Culinary Competition 2011 winners! Clare College chefs gain top awards.

The Cambridge Culinary Competition 2011 was held in Cambridge Regional College on 27 October 2011 and is judged by catering professionals drawn from the international competition arena.

With various categories including cold starters, main course and afternoon tea cakes and a live main event with chefs cooking against the clock, this year's competition was keenly contested. The ceremony took place at Selwyn College on 10 November and we are very proud that our chefs have achieved remarkable results, with all the candidates who entered receiving medals. Overall, Clare won 14 medals and 6 of the 8 classes which were entered. The winning classes were in canapes, cold starters, main course, vegetarian main course, afternoon tea cakes and petit fours.

We are delighted that our chefs also won the coveted Steward's Cup; best team effort taken from all classes. Our catering manager, Lee Corke said "Still within my first year at Clare, I am extremely proud of the team that were victorious in winning the Steward's Cup for overall best College. The victory has generated a real buzz within the kitchen and the team can't wait to compete again." 

Congratulations to all the team.

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Christmas dining at Clare College Cambridge

Our magnificent 17^th century Great Hall is the perfect setting for your Christmas party. With a sumptuous late-Victorian period ceiling, edged in gold and surrounded by portraits of past Clare members, the feeling of tradition is steeped in the wood-panelled walls. After dinner entertainment can take place is the unique and atmospheric and famous Clare College bar.

Up to 150 guests can dine in the Great Hall. 

Car parking on site and up to 100 spaces available at a nearby sports ground.

From 10-21 December you can book accommodation for your guests or they can book themselves via our secure bed and breakfast webpage.

Our menu is traditional but current; designed by our award-winning catering manager – why not take a look?

We have a Christmas package which includes all of the key aspects of your perfect evening. If any of your requirements are not featured, we would be happy to tailor the Christmas package to your individual needs.

If you prefer a less traditional atmosphere, the Garden Room is also available for dinners, seating up to 100 banquet style and 90 cabaret style.

This contemporary, double aspect room overlooks the University Library and our own Lerner Court making for a private and secluded feel. Candlelight twinkling off the double-aspect windows creates that really special Christmassy feel.

If you would like any further information about our Christmas dinners or to arrange a site visit, please contact us on conferencing@clare.cam.ac.uk