“My Face Was Burning!” | Hospitality Students on Pressure, Culture & Cooking for Judges

In this episode, meet the Zest Quest Asia 2024 finalists from North Hertfordshire College. Just off stage and full of adrenaline, they share the highs and lows of presenting to judges, the reality of competing under pressure, and what drew them to explore Japanese cuisine.

From curveball questions to weeks of prep, this is an honest, energetic look at what it takes to compete at this level — and how young UK chefs are embracing Asian flavours and culture.

🎓 Finalist: North Hertfordshire College
🇯🇵 Cuisine Focus: Japanese
🥇 Competition: Zest Quest Asia
🎙️ Host: Talking Hospitality Podcast

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