Nerinder Kaur from King Edwards VI Aston School (Alliance in Partnership/Sodexo) is one of the three finalists for LACA’s Grab ‘N’ Go Challenge. The competition, which is sponsored by SchoolGrid, is taking place at the LACA Main Event on the 8th July 2025.
In the final, competitors are required to prepare cook and present four portions of a grab & go/breaktime savoury snack with a total cost per head of 80p. Nerinder will create Ninz Twisted Tikka noodles.
First place will receive £500, plus a £500 set of Wüsthof professional chef’s knives donated by SchoolGrid. The overall winner will demo their winning dish at the LACA LIVE demo on Wednesday 9th July.
Nerinder has been a chef in the education sector for more than 16 years where she has focused on creating meals which are nutritious and enjoyable.
She comments: “I’m an articulate and versatile individual with an open and flexible attitude. I take pride in my integrity and sound judgment, and I work well both as part of a team and when managing my own workload. I’m always looking for ways to build on my existing skills, improve performance, and progress in my career. I’m driven by deadlines and targets but never compromise on quality.”
Dugald Curtis, CEO SchoolGrid and sponsor adds. “SchoolGrid is proud to sponsor this event for the second consecutive year, showing our ongoing support of innovation and excellence within school catering.
To watch the three finalists in action, register for the free-to-attend School Food Show.
