The judges had an unenviable task, but, after much deliberation, the winners of the first round of the Innotaytors Challenge have been announced.

The flavour suggestions ranged from the traditional, including Irish Stew, Ulster Fry and Armagh Apple and Cinnamon, to the exotic: Paella, Thai Chilli Beef, Chicken Chow Mein and Spicy Buffalo Wings.  Some contestants really stretched their culinary imaginations with unusual suggestions like Jamaican Banana, Strawberry and Cream and even Chocolate Fudge Cake!

The first round winners are:
Colaiste Feirste, Belfast
Corpus Christi College, Belfast
Dominican College, Belfast
Lagan College, Belfast
St Genevieve’s High School, Belfast
Royal Belfast Academical Institution
Wellington College, Belfast
Ballymoney High School
Dalriada School, Ballymoney
Dunluce School, Bushmills
St MacNissi’s College, Carnlough
Foyle and Londonderry College
Lisneal College, Londonderry
St Peter’s High School, Londonderry
Movilla High School, Newtownards
Shimna Integrated College, Newcastle
St Colmcille’s High School, Crossgar
St Malachy’s High School, Castlewellan
Banbridge High School
Clounagh Junior High School, Portadown
Integrated College, Dungannon
Killicomaine Junior High School, Portadown
Markethill High School
Newry High School
Our Lady’s Grammar School, Newry
St Catherine’s College, Armagh
St Joseph’s Grammar School, Donaghmore
St Patrick’s College, Banbridge
St John’s Business and Enterprise College, Dromore, Co Tyrone
St Joseph’s College, Enniskillen