The MARKET CHEF competition is heating up with high school students back in the MARKET CHEF outdoor kitchen on Wednesdays at 10am at the Original Eumundi Markets.

Schools in the running for the title of MARKET CHEF 2011 are Immanuel Lutheran College; Peregian Beach College; St Theresa's Catholic College; Burnside State High School; Maroochydore State High School (A and B - two teams); Sunshine Beach High School and St Andrews Anglican College.

While the competition is still very open to all the teams, St Andrews Anglican College are at the top of the ladder at this stage, followed by St Theresa's Catholic College and Maroochydore High B.

The recipes all incorporate fresh produce and ingredients from local growers and suppliers available at Eumundi Markets.