Suffolk New College team one step away from national winners

Students from Suffolk New College are one step away from being crowned Young Restaurant Team of the Year.

Having impressed judges in the early rounds, they have qualified for the national final which will be held in Sheffield in June.

Made up of two chefs and a front of house expert, the trio, made up of Davide Oggero, Phoebe Chew and Ella Amos, are hoping for glory ahead of this final.

Phoebe Chew, Orson Gergnaud and Davide Oggero at Gordon Ramsey's Petrus (Image: Suffolk New College)

Two of the team, Davide and Phoebe, were knocked out at the semi-final stage last year.

Phoebe, 17 and from Chelmondiston, said: "We learnt lots from last time and to get through to the finals is a big achievement.

Ella, 17 and from Nacton, added: "The last round was nerve wracking and I thought we weren't going to do it, but we did and I am proud of our efforts.

"We work well as a team and it would mean a lot to win."

The winning team will receive a trip to France as well as a dinner at The Savoy Hotel in London.

Restaurant team of the year - Davide Oggero, Emma Amos and Phoebe Chew with confirmation that they have made it through to the finals of the Young Restaurant Team of the Year (Image: Suffolk New College)