Michelin star chef Geoffrey Smeddle cooked up a treat for Fife College students in a virtual masterclass this week.

The chief proprietor at The Peat Inn in Cupar inspired the next generation of cooks in an online demonstration before taking in part in a question and answer session.

The masterclass is just one of a number of events being organised for Culinary Arts students at Fife College as part of a Virtual Food Festival.

Food and drink experts from around the region will be carrying out virtual demonstrations, workshops and industry talks, with guests including Stuart Ralston from the Aizle Restaurant in Edinburgh, Shona Sutherland from Taystful in Blairgowrie and Lucy Spendlow from Mitchells in St Andrews.

With in-class teaching currently, Fife college wanted to make sure that students didn’t miss out on their learning experience.

Geoffrey is one of Scotland’s top chefs, and had an extensive background of working in restaurants across the world before taking over The Peat Inn and earning his first Michelin star in 2010.

He said:“It was great to be able to take part in the Virtual Food Festival and give students an insight into my cooking and the techniques I use.

“It’s always brilliant to speak to people who are so enthusiastic about food, and who are so eager to learn more about the industry.

“There were some really interesting questions, and it a pleasure to be able to help inspire the next generation of chefs from Fife.”

Stuart Gray, a student on the Advanced Professional Cookery course said: "While our practical lessons have been stopped during lockdown, our lecturers have done well to keep us learning online and we're looking forward to getting back to the kitchen very soon.

"However an opportunity for a virtual Zoom demonstration from a Michelin star chef was a new learning experience and one we thoroughly enjoyed.

"Not only did we see some great skills and new ingredients, but we also got an insight into the importance of good relations with quality suppliers and sourcing local ingredients.