Takeaway chef Syed Marjan Haque from Masala Tandoori Indian Restaurant based at Cobblers Hall, Newton Aycliffe has cooked his way to the finals of a reality TV show competition. The 42 year old impressed judges in five rounds with his take on some of the classics in Indian cuisine.

During the contest Mr Haque showed off his culinary skills with a chicken korma, lamb shank, chicken korai and king prawn. Ten chefs made it to the finals of the reality show, which has now been reduced to five and just one will be crowned overall winner later in the year.