South West Chef of the Year - entries open!

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South West Chef of the Year 2011

 

The search for exceptional chefs throughout the South West!

 

Sponsored by Villeroy & Boch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entries are now open for the South West Chef of the Year competition.  This annual competition recognises both professional and amateur chefs that demonstrate skill and imagination in creating dishes using ingredients from the South West of England.

 

The competition has three categories:

 

1. Young Professional – Aged 16-22 and working or training in the catering industry
2. Professional – Aged 23+ and working in the catering industry
3. Home Enthusiast – Aged 16+ not working or training in the catering industry

 

Entrants are asked to devise a two course meal for two people comprising a starter and main course, sourcing as many ingredients as possible from the South West.

 

The judges will select those entrants who will be invited to attend the final of the competition on Saturday 12^th November 2011 at Exeter College, Devon, where they will be asked to prepare their meal for the judges.

 

The judging panel includes:

 

Peter Gorton                                                Gorton’s, Tavistock and Masterchef of Great Britain

Darrin Hosegrove                                    Ashburton Cookery School

Chris and James Tanner                        Tanner’s Restaurant and the Barbican Kitchen, Plymouth

 

If you would like to enter click here for a copy of the entry form on the Taste of the West website.  The closing date for entries is Monday 24^th October 2011.  Further information about the competition, including details of the entry fee, can be found on the entry form.  Completed entry forms can be returned by email to [e-mail] or by post to Julie Harvey, Taste of the West, Country House Estate, London Road, Whimple, Exeter, EX5 2NL.