Minister of Corrections 24
August 2016 Media Statement
Minister
congratulates prison on Gate to Plate
event
Around 240 people have dined on meals
prepared and served by prisoners at Rimutaka Prison as part
of the Prison Gate to Plate dining experience, says
Corrections Minister Judith Collins.
This is the fourth
year the prison has taken part in Visa Wellington on a Plate
and the tickets to the 2016 event sold outin three
minutes.
Under the guidance of celebrated chef Martin
Bosley, guest chefs Chetan Pangam and Amy Gillies, and
catering instructors, the prisoners have been taught to
prepare and present gourmet courses to the public.
“Some
of these men gain catering qualifications in prison and will
be able to find employment in this field once they leave
prison.
“The success of this event is the result of a
true collaboration, as Corrections partners with industry
groups and high profile individuals who want to put
something back into their community.”
Minister Collins
will attend the Rimutaka Gate to Plate this evening.
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