Young Chef Champions 2009

Jenna Duckers from Swindon was selected and crowned the National Quality Standard beef and lamb Young Chef Champion 2009.

Jenna's recipe of Rustic Stuffed Crust Bolognese Pizza was awarded top marks by two of the judges to clinch the title.

National Champion Jenna Duckers with James Martin Jenna's winning recipe, Rustic Stuffed Crust Bolognese Pizza

Faye Christopherson (14), from Pickering, North Yorkshire, who won the North-east regional heat in Harrogate with her recipe 'Lamble Parcels with Honey Glazed Carrots, Creamy Potato and Leek Mash with Homemade Redcurrant Sauce'.

Faye Christopherson, winner of the Harrogate heat, with James Martin Faye's winning recipe, Lample Parcels with Honey Glazed Carrots

Heather Tallents (15), from Stockport, who won the North-west regional heat in Manchester with her 'Risotto Bolognese'.

Heather Tallents, winner of the Manchester heat, with James Martin Heathers's winning recipe, Risotto Bolognese

The Birmingham regional heat winner was Shaefn Lawley (15), from Ludlow in Shropshire, who cooked 'Warm Winter Kebabs with Seasonal Salad and Black Onion Seed Tortilla Rounds' on the day for the judges.

Shaefn Lawley, winner of the Birmingham heat, with James Martin Shaefn's winning recipe, Warm Winter Kebabs with Seasonal Salad and Black Onion Seed Tortilla Rounds

Fourteen year old Scarlett Mynard from Colchester's recipe, 'Beef Koftas wrapped in Parma Ham' made her the South-east's regional winner at the heat in Reading.

Scarlett Mynard, winner of the Reading heat, with James Martin Scarlett's winning recipe, Beef Koftas Wrapped in Parma Ham

Anna Lipski (14) from Chislehurst, Kent, won the London regional heat with her 'Spicy Minced Lamb Wrap accompanied by Sweet Carrot Salad and Beetroot with Garlic yogurt'.

Anna Lipski, winner of the Bristol heat, with James Martin Anna's winning recipe, Spicy Minced Lamb Wrap accompanied by Sweet Carrot Salad and Beetroot with Garlic Yoghurt