Alec Stemmler
Age: 21
Works at: Shangri-La Marina
Q: Who or what drew you to a career in food?
A: My parents taught me to cook and both my mum and aunty are pastry chefs.
Q: Favourite ingredient?
A: Onion.
Q: One kitchen item you just can’t live without?
A: Oven.
Liberty Smith
Age: 18
Works at: Shangri-La Marina
Q: The best advice you’ve ever been given?
A: Taste everything.
Q: One thing we don’t know about you?
A: I’d like to study pastry in Paris.
Q: Favourite ingredient?
A: Sugar.