Cowes Students to Feature on BBC’s Morning Live

Students at Cowes Enterprise College are set to appear once again on BBC One, as their 2022 The One Show segment with chef Robert Thompson and BBC presenter Chris Bavin is being replayed on Morning Live this Friday, 20th September, between 09:30 and 10:45.

In the segment, Year 7 student Louie foraged wild ingredients like blackberries and apples with his stepfather, Robert Thompson, a renowned Isle of Wight chef. The pair were joined by Chris Bavin, well-known for hosting Eat Well for Less? and Britain’s Best Home Cook, as they explored the joys of foraging and cooking with nature’s bounty.

Louie shared his enthusiasm for foraging, saying:

“I like being out in the fresh air in the mornings and looking through bushes – it’s just a bit of an adventure really.”

Robert Thompson highlighted the importance of mindful foraging, reminding viewers to leave enough for local wildlife. Back at Cowes Enterprise College, Robert led a masterclass in cooking, teaching students how to make apple tarts with blackberry compote using their foraged ingredients.

One student said it was “one of the best puddings he had ever had,” while others expressed their excitement to try cooking with foraged ingredients at home.

Cowes Enterprise College Principal, Rachel Kitley, said:

“It was wonderful to see our students so engaged in this unique experience of foraging and cooking. We’re incredibly thankful to Robert Thompson, Chris Bavin, and the BBC for giving our students this exciting opportunity. At Cowes Enterprise College, we’re committed to offering enriching experiences that help educate for life.”

The segment is also available to view on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POQJnHcQ0vA