PUPlLS from schools across Devon had a chance to savour the culinary skills of top chef Tom Williams-Hawkes at a careers fair organised by Exeter College.

The high-profile Star Pupil Careers Event to promote the hospitality industry took place at Abode in Exeter on Monday, February 2.

It was hosted by the Hospitality Skills Academy Group made up of Exeter College, Devon Tourism Skills Network, Exeter & Heart of Devon Hotels & Restaurants Association and hospitality training provider academy 4u.

Students from 10 Devon secondary schools attended the careers fair.

Tom Williams-Hawkes, who trained with celebrity chef and former Exeter College student Michael Caines and is now Executive Chef at ABode, talked about his successful career while doing a cookery demonstration assisted by Exeter College catering students.

There was also a non-alcoholic cocktail demonstration and a chance for pupils to practise their hospitality skills such as in front-of-house, reception, using crockery and equipment and sales and marketing.