MasterChef Promotions

™

was set up in 1997,

to promote chefs and the food industry.

MASTERCHEF

PROMOTIONS

COOK OFF

asterChef
Promotions
Cook Off
took place
10th January
2017 where chefs regionally and
nationally competing against one
another for Chef of the Year titled
as ‘King of Spice’ , Restaurant of
the Year categories to include
Mums who cook at home!

The challenge saw chefs showcase
their skills in Bournville College,
Birmingham by creating a
signature dish in just 45 minutes.

A panel of expert judges,
including celebrity chef Pat
Chapman, rated the finalists
based on factors such as taste,
presentation and hygiene.

The awards raise the profile of the
food and drink industry and inspire
a new generation of young chefs
to work in kitchens in the UK.

TV chef Rois Ali, who founded the
awards, said: “We are looking at
working with colleges to future-
proof our industry – encouraging
the next generation to come
through and open their own

restaurants to ensure the sector

not only survives but thrives.”

Nawaz Ali, executive director

of Coventry-based Master Chef

Promotions, said: “We want to

encourage chefs to use the ‘Train

to Gain’ scheme to equip them

with essential skills in the kitchen.

“We want to help unemployed

people get back into the world of

work and we want to celebrate the

stars of our trade, making them

role models for others to look up

to.”

Masterchef Promotions Black Tie

Awards Ceremony took place

on Sunday 5th February with

weather presenter Shefali Oza

and comedian Ali Official hosting

the night. As well as the Awards

Ceremony the occasion was full of

entertainment with singers, artists

and dancers plus a three course

silver service. The awards evening

was a celebration for all the

participants and their families who

joined, husbands, brothers, uncles

and cousins who work so hard

through the year enjoyed a day

where they have been recognised

as award winners!

NURUN AHMED

Housewife of the Year 2017

WEST MIDLANDS

Shafiqur Rahman from Sweet Chillies

in Birmingham said: “It was an hon-

our to share a kitchen with so many

talented chefs and to be named the

overall winner from our region is one of

the highlights of my entire career.

CHEF SAYS

SPRING 2017

MASTERCHEF