Scottish catering and hospitality news in Scotland

Ayr College (pictured) has been announced for the Nestlé Toque d'Or Grand Finals, along with Blackpool & The Fylde College, City of Bristol College and North Devon College.

The Grand Finals take place at Birmingham College of Food, Tourism and Creative Studies on 24-27 April, where each team will have just one day to turn their 'Place To Eat' concept into a reality, taking ownership of their restaurant, they will prepare, cook and serve 100 covers to members of the paying public.

The successful team will receive a place on the study tour at Johnson & Wales University in North Carolina, USA, and the winning team's college and each of the three runners-up will receive catering equipment for their institution.