Scotswoman Jayne McCanny, of Queenstown, prepares marinaded salmon tacos, with her own tortillas, and salad as her main course. Photos by James Beech. : 'Pretty proud' after win

Lucy Hunt, of Arrowtown, creates poached salmon on a bed of spinach, green beans and noodles with coriander dressing. : 'Pretty proud' after win

Remarkables Market chef competition final participants (from left) the Rees executive chef and final judge Ben Batterbury, private chef and competitors' mentor Jenny Stewart, of Gibbston, winner Jayne McCanny, of Queenstown, finalist Lucy Hunt, of... : 'Pretty proud' after win