PRIMARY school pupils are being taught how to cook by a top-class chef to encourage them to take up a career in catering.

The pupils at Brougham Junior School, in Hartlepool, are taking part in an Enhancing Employability project with chef Paul Noble.

After travelling the world as a chef in the Navy and living in South Africa, Mr Noble returned to Hartlepool and set up his company. He is taking part in the initiative to advise youngsters on careers in the catering industry.