Peni Frederick Seniyasi Ledua.

Bright-eyed Peni Frederick Seniyasi Ledua envisions himself as a chef at a Michelin star restaurant.

Attaining a Michelin star is the highest honour for any chef.

Although restaurants are awarded the Michelin star, the chef in charge of the kitchen usually takes the credit for it.

Ledua, 23, is currently pursuing his Diploma in Culinary Arts (Level 5) at the Fiji National University’s (FNU) College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies (CBHTS).

The former Queen Victoria School student won a silver medal in the Local Dish with a Modern Twist Category at the recent FMF Salon Culinaire 2022 held at the Sheraton Fiji Golf and Beach Resort in Nadi.

“Getting to rub shoulders with some of the top chefs in the country who have years of experience in the culinary field was an amazing opportunity for me,” Ledua shared.

“Participating in the competition and being able to win a silver medal in my category (Local Dish with a modern twist) is a blessing as all my hard work staying back in school and working the extra hours has finally paid off.”

“Growing up, I would watch MasterChef on TV and it motivated me to become a chef, and that is the reason why I enrolled in this programme, because I knew it would be well suited for me,” he explained.

Ledua is also thankful to FNU lecturers for providing engaging and relevant classes and practical learning.

FNU Roadshows

The Fiji National University will also commence with its Enrolment Drive Roadshows this week to assist students with their application and enrolment needs for Semester 1, 2023 studies.

Students, parents, guardians, and stakeholders can visit our Roadshow booths to obtain academic counselling, enquire about our programmes and entry requirements, submit their applications, and receive an Offer Letter if all requirements are met.

Click here for details on the Roadshow dates and venues.

For ease in admission and registration, FNU also has dedicated Enrolment Centres to serve new and continuing students at the Koronivia, Nasinu, Derrick, Ba, Natabua, Namaka and Labasa campuses. Students can visit these campuses to complete their application process.

For further information, students can visit our website at www.fnu.ac.fj, email the Academic Team via admission@fnu.ac.fj or Text (Toll-Free) 857 for Vodafone and Inkk users.