You have 500 characters to tell us why you should win Cheffactor:

I won’t lie & say I always wanted to cook.I never knew what I wanted to do.So I decided it better not to go to college(to save my parents bank accounts!)After 4 years cooking it has become an obsession, I now know what I want to do.Waterford is crying out for a good patisserie & I intend to solve that(if no-one gets there 1st!).Winning this competition would mean I could achieve my goal.I know that its what I want & I’m going to do it,no matter how long it takes or how hard it is,I’m determined!

You have 500 characters to tell us about your dish:

I baked this a few years ago & took it to work.Everyone loved it,I even got emails asking for the recipe!Since then I keep baking it,trying new things to give it an extra something.The base is light,fluffy & melts in the mouth.The filling is a mix of tart raspberries, sweet strawberries, a sprinkle of sugar & a splash of Crème de Cassis to give it a boozy kick!The topping is a coconut crumble that has a crunchy nuttiness.Served with Chantilly cream & a touch of berry filling,garnished with mint!

Wild Card: Christine was chosen as a wild card for the final.