A MASTERCHEF finalist will return to Worcestershire to share his culinary skills.

Arum Nixon, a former pupil at The River School in Worcester who was a finalist in the 2017 MasterChef Australia, returns to the city on Thursday September 27.

That evening, from 7pm at Churchfields Farm in Droitwich, he will be making two dishes inspired by those he made on MasterChef, including a porcini ice cream which helped to springboard him into finals week on the show.

The evening will begin with drinks and canapes followed by a welcome and question and answer session with 35-year-old Arum, who grew up in Claines

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Arum was brought up in Claines in Worcester, graduating from The River School in 1998. 

He then went on to study Geography at Oxford University.  A gap year in Nigeria working for the Department of International Development gave him a unique appreciation of food; he regularly dined on dishes including goat heads curry with eyeballs. 

Arum returned to London at the age of 22 and began his career in marketing.  In 2011 he moved down under – with his partner Fiona – settling in Sydney, where they live today.

Arum came fifth in MasterChef Australia.

Adrian Parsonage, Headteacher at The River School said: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Arum back to Worcester.  The event looks set to be a really special evening and we look forward to welcoming as many people as possible.”

Arum said: “I’m excited to be back in my home town to share my experiences of making it to the finals of MasterChef Australia, and at the same point support The River School.  I have many happy memories of my time there – small class sizes meant a real sense of community and togetherness which is unique - and it’s a great opportunity to give back to the school in a small way.  As with everyone, my upbringing helped shape the person I am now.”