Cameron Jones (Class of 2020) returns to TWGSB, March 24

We were delighted to welcome back Cameron Jones (Class of 2020) to TWGSB this week who came to speak to the Food & Nutrition students about careers in the hospitality industry. Cameron has worked his way up one of the toughest known industries to gain a job working for the Roux Family at their prestigious restaurant, The Waterside Inn, Bray. This restaurant is one of only 9 in the UK to be awarded Michelin's highest award of 3 stars and only 138 in the world so it is a very special place to work indeed.

Cameron talked to 4 different classes, about his career, how he got to where he is now, the experiences he has had and the determination you need to succeed in the fast-paced hospitality industry, and especially in the culinary world. He spoke of his passion for food and cooking and Years 10 and 11 were treated to a skills demonstration as well.

They were shown how to prepare a whole duck and Cameron demonstrated how to cook Duck à l'Orange; he explained how the restaurant plate up so beautifully, how the amazing menus are created, and introduced us all to the extensive team who work at the restaurant keeping all the parts moving like clockwork. The restaurant is often frequented by celebrities and notable figures, but no secrets would he divulge to the inquisitive students. Ever the professional! We all learned a lot of cooking techniques you never hear about in cook books or on programmes, and Cameron answered all the student's questions in detail.

Thank you so much for coming in Cameron and sharing your expertise with us, it was a very enjoyable and inspiring day for all!

If you are a former pupil and would be interested in sharing your journey with the students, please email: feedback@twgsboys.kent.sch.uk