Maia Bashford – Cook, Worshipful Company of Cooks

Even before being selected as a prestigious Lady Mayor’s Apprentcie, Maia won the Trophy of the Worshipful Company of Cooks as well as Student of the Year; she was a semi-finalist in Torque Dor, the Rhubarb challenge, Skills for Chefs and the League of Club Young Chef of the year, winning the Gravy Boat Trophy, & recently got to the finals of the Robert Lindsay Trophy. Maia is a wonderful example of how an apprenticeship can take a dedicated professional to the top. And is the most skilled young chef – a female breaking down barriers.