Ascough’s is pleased to welcome Oscar Sterling to the team as an apprentice chef.
As featured in the Leicester Mercury 17th August
Teenager Oscar Sterling has dreams of following in the footsteps of his idol, chef Gordon Ramsay.
Thanks to teachers at his former school, The Robert Smyth School, in Market Harborough, and careers service, Connexions Leicester Shire, the 16-year-old is embarking on a catering and hospitality apprenticeship with restaurant Ascough’s.
He said: “I did a lot of cooking for my younger siblings over the years and that’s what sparked an interest off in food and cooking.
“I haven’t always been the best at my academic work, but I’ve managed to channel all my enthusiam for learning into my love of food. “I’ve only been here a short time and already I’ve learned so much. “I’m really enjoying just getting stuck into the job and it means I get paid and qualified at the same time.”
Oscar will complete his NVQ level one with Leicester College and is expected to complete it within an 18-month period.

Oscar Sterling & Chris Ascough
Chris Ascough is the owner of the restaurant, in Market Harborough.It has just celebrated its sixth anniversary. Chris knows better than most about apprenticeships. He said: “I started out myself as an NVQ apprentice so I know exactly what it’s like. “From our point of view, we needed an extra pair or hands in the kitchen and employing an apprentice means we can train Oscar to meet our standards which makes life easier.
“He’s young and eager so we’re pleased with the match.”
Credit to Leicetser Mercury 17th August
Ascough’s wishes Oscar every success in his apprenticeship and look forward to a long and happy association.