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A LIMERICK student has been recognised as one of Ireland’s best up-and-coming chefs at the Knorr Professional Student Chef of the Year 2026.
Lucas Maier was among the winners at the competition held at the Moylish campus of Technological University of the Shannon (TUS).
Originally from Romania, Lucas, who works in the kitchen at Dromoland Castle – presented a main course featuring pork tenderloin inspired by his Romanian heritage, paired with Irish ingredients and techniques influenced by his European travels, followed by classic Romanian dishes for desert.
He also received the competition’s Hygiene Award, recognising the highest standards of professionalism, kitchen organisation and food safety during the live cook-off.
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