A LANCASTER college student has won a prestigious £5,000 prize in a national competition.

Lisa Allen, 19, of Hest Bank, is in her third year of a Chef Diploma at Lancaster and Morecambe College, and her work experience and commitment impressed the Hotel and Catering International Management Association.

Her prize includes a six week 'culinary journey of discovery', experience as a guest at a five star hotel, a place on an advanced patisserie course, a set of designer chef's whites and all expenses and costs.