The 2014 Pizza Idol winner is announced!
The cook off final took place at the Ring O’ Bells on Thursday 27 March with Tamsin O’Keefe and taking the top spot.
Three pupils from Christleton Primary School and three from Waverton Primary School came along to the Ring O’ Bells to turn their pizza ideas into reality. Together with the pizza chef they created their ideas and experienced what it is like to cook in a professional kitchen.
Each pupil created a pizza that was unique and delicious so it proved extremely hard for owner Ian Wade and Head Chef Andy King to choose a winner. However, a winner had to be chosen and eventually it was decided that Tamsin O’Keefe, from Christleton Primary School deserved to be crowned Pizza Idol 2014.
Tamsin created a blue cheese, bacon, pepper, spinach, red onion and mozzarella pizza which she has called Chunk of Cheshire and will be featured on the Ring O’ Bells new spring/summer menu.
The standard of the finalists was so strong this year that there will also be a "Pizza Idol Pizza" on the new children’s menu created by Joe Tabbener of Waverton Primary School. His creation with a bacon, cheddar, mozzarella and tomato topping was another real hit with our judges.
Owner Ian Wade said “Every year the quality of the entries gets stronger & 2014 was another great year Thanks to everyone involved, we can’t wait to get the pizzas on our new menu!”
Thanks must go to the team at the Ring O’ Bells for organising the event again, the pupils for their imaginative ideas and a special thanks to David Harker of Christleton Primary & Sue Buckley of Waverton Primary for their support & involvement.
Photo: Left to Right:
Archie Croft (Christleton), David Harker (Christleton Headmaster), Reuben Hall (Christleton), Tamsin O’ Keefe (Christleton), Lydia Rumney (Waverton), Cody Hanley (Waverton), Sue Buckley (Waverton Deputy Head), Joe Tabbener (Waverton), Karol Golas (Ring O’ Bells Pizza chef)
Posted: Friday 4th April 2014
ID: 5735 - 1131
About Ring O Bells
The Ring O' Bells is situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Christleton, only a stones throw from the city of Chester.
We pride ourselves on offering high quality home cooking, along with a carefully selected wine list & local cask ales, which combine to produce a fantastic drinking and dining experience.
Here at the Ring O' Bells, we have 3 distinct spaces, which can be used to provide the perfect environment for any event, from Christenings and weddings, to birthdays and wakes. Whatever the occasion, whatever the needs,
we have menus to suit all tastes and diets, to make your event that extra bit special.
We use local suppliers & locally sourced produce wherever possible, with changes being made seasonally to ensure we continue to provide freshness and variety to our customers. We work constantly with our valued local suppliers
to keep our products of the highest quality.
During the summer months, our garden offers customers the chance to catch a few rays, over a glass of wine or a hand pulled local ale, while the kids have a wood frame outdoor play area to keep them occupied while Mum and Dad
relax on the alfresco dining terrace.
The Glasshouse � a contemporary extension, gives an exciting dimension to the pub, creating a spectacular dining environment, perfect for hosting any special event. In the warmer months its fully retractable doors create the ideal inside/outside space.
The restaurant has a fresh look creating a vibrant place to dine. The menu changes seasonally and uses only the best quality freshest ingredients and sits alongside established favourites such as fish & chips, hand stretched stones baked pizzas and fabulous Sunday roasts.
The Village Bar is sure to wow with delicious home-made bar snacks to accompany your chosen tipple, plus it's open for tea, coffee and home-made cakes every weekday morning.
In a nutshell Ring O' Bells is a welcoming Cheshire pub combining high class food with the finest wines and beers.
