*Update: The girl who claimed 'cooking is the only thing I am good at', became a familiar face to viewers during the TV run of Jamie's Kitchen last year. Despite a few ups and downs along the way, Kerryann completed a work placement at the Crown and Castle in Suffolk and diners were often able to pick her out in the kitchen at Fifteen. She was unable to graduate due to a long bout of ill health, however, but will have the opportunity to resit her exams in a few months' time. In the meantime, her tutors are convinced that Kerryann can make the grade. 'Everyone on the course is rooting for her and hopes she gets better soon,' says Cheeky Chop's training development manager, Tony Elvin.

Tell us a bit about your life before you joined the course?
I did a year at the Butler's Wharf chef school, which went bust halfway through. I'd already done my NVQ2 for front-of-house and for the kitchen. When it closed I was very disheartened and got quite down in the dumps. I worked in a bakers for a while and thought about going back to college to do social care but I knew I really wanted to be a chef. Then I heard about this course, so I went for it.

Which three words best describe you?
Hardworking, boisterous, happy.

Where did you do your work experience?
At the Crown and Castle in Suffolk. I enjoyed it but did miss my home a lot.

What has been the highlight of your training?
Coming this far – to think that the restaurant is actually going to be opening. I feel nervous and excited.

What has been the worst point?
At the beginning I missed out on a lot of classes. I was going through a rough patch. We get £40 a week but I didn't have any money for travel. I sat down and realised I was spending money on magazines and stupid things. I thought, I can get silly things for the rest of my life or get a life. You can't always have what you want. I decided it was worth missing out on some things.

What is the most important thing you have learned on this course?
How to be part of a team. My communication and interpersonal skills are much better now.

What is your proudest moment?
I was low-down on the course for a while but I feel I've proved myself now.

What is the hardest bit about the course?
The hard work.

What would you like most about being a chef?
I've loved tasting different things. I've eaten oysters, snails, dressed raw tuna. It's fun.

Do you cook at home? Do you cook for other people now?
Yes, I do. When I was away for instance, I cooked a roast dinner for the family I was staying with.

What is your favourite food? Can you cook it?
Mediterranean food – I like Turkish, Greek and Italian food.

Tell us a secret about yourself, something away from cooking
I'm an Arsenal fan. I have been all my life. I met all the players once – Dennis Bergkamp is my hero.

What do you hope to do in the future?
Travel the world, trying different things and keeping up with my cooking. It's the only thing I'm good at.

How would you describe Jamie Oliver?
He's bloody lovely and marvelous to put himself in this situation for us.