GET COOKING FOR THE MELPLASH SHOW – A chance for all those that love cooking to get some local recognition!
For the aspiring chef there are two cookery competitions at this year’s Melplash Show that should not be missed. The Best Fish Pie, sponsored by the Riverside Restaurant in West Bay, and The Best Curry sponsored by Taj Mahal Restaurant in Bridport with Sea Spring Seeds, West Bexington . Not only will you get recognised for your cooking skills but there are some very generous prizes on offer which include dining in the restaurant … and even perhaps getting your recipe on the menu! The cost to enter each competition is £1 and the closing date is Friday 19th August.
BEST FISH PIE COMPETITION
The Riverside Restaurant in West Bay’s Fish Pie competition is open to amateur cooks of all ages. Prizes::
- 1st Prize – £80 voucher to eat at the Riverside Restaurant
- 2nd Prize – £40.00 voucher to eat at the Riverside Restaurant
- 3rd Prize – Bottle of wine & copy of Dorset Seafood Cookbook
Entry forms are available from the Riverside Restaurant, the Melplash Agricultural Office in South Street or can be downloaded from the show website www.melplashshow.co.uk
Rules
- The fish pie can be made of any type of fish (preferably local) and the only shellfish that can be used is prawns.
- The dish should be prepared and supplied in a non-returnable, microwavable container. It will be heated before judging.
- The dish is to be accompanied with a typed copy of the recipe giving details of the ingredients, where they have been sourced and the cooking method.
- The fish pie should be delivered to the Riverside Restaurant, West Bay on Wednesday 24th August, between 10:30 and 3:30pm.
Judging will take place at the Riverside Restaurant on Wednesday and will be done by Mrs Janet Watson, Joint Proprietor and the Head Chef, Ben Streak.
All entries and the winning fish pie will be on display in the ‘By the Sea Marquee’ at the Show. The prize giving will take place at 11 am in the By-the-Sea marquee on 25th August 2011.
BEST CURRY COMPETITION
The Taj Mahal Restaurant, Bridport and Sea Spring Seeds, West Bexington is once again sponsoring the Show’s curry competition.
Prizes
- 1st Prize – £40 voucher to eat at the Taj Mahal,
- 2nd Prize – A selection of chilli seeds and plants from Sea Spring Seeds
- 3rd Prize – A selection of curry spices
Entry forms are available from the Taj Mahal Restaurant, the Melplash Agricultural Office in South Street or can be downloaded from the show website www.melplashshow.co.uk.
Rules
- One curry dish (any type) made of lamb, chicken or vegetable or a combination of either (without rice or bread)
- One portion to be supplied in a non-returnable, microwavable container, eg. paper cup or bowl, with a cling film cover, it will be heated before the judging
- Dish is to be accompanied with a typed copy of the recipe giving details of the ingredients and method of cooking. Also an indication of whether it is hot, medium or mild
- Entries to be taken to the Taj Mahal Restaurant in Bridport, on Wednesday, 24th August between 9am and 3pm
The winners will be the cooks recognised by the judges for producing the best curry. Judging will be undertaken by Mrs Helen Choudhury, Taj Mahal Restaurant and Mr Michael Michaud, Sea Spring Seeds and will take place on Wednesday 24th August.
The competition is £1 to enter. Entry forms are available from theTaj Mahal Restaurant, the Melplash Agricultural Office in South Street or can be downloaded from the show website www.melplashshow.co.uk.
The winning curry dishes will be on display in the By-the-Sea Marquee. The prizes giving will take place in the By the Sea Marquee at 11 am followed by a cookery demonstration by Helen Choudhury of some of her delicious curry dishes.
