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catering · ScotHot
Chefs get ready to battle
As the hospitality trade begins to turn its attention to next year’s ScotHot exhibition the organisers of the
show have unveiled a new series of competitions for Scotland’s chefs to get involved. OTS takes a look at how
you can get involved, and outlines our own role as sponor of Scottish Pub Chef of the Year.
the Year is the ideal competition in which to
This year’s ScotHot will see chefs competing
compete. It is also the competition best suited
in a wide range of competitions.
for OTS readers who think they can mix with
the best in the business, and come out on
top. It is for this reason that OTS has teamed
up with ScotHot to sponsor this event. The
Scottish pub scene is awash with some
tremendously talented chefs providing
restaurant-quality food, and we firmly believe
these chefs should be rewarded for their
efforts, so if you think your kitchen has what it
takes to win, then get involved.
The competition starts with first-stage paper
judging which picks the ten best candidates to
move forward. These ten successful
candidates will prepare two portions of a main
course (a traditional fish dish using sustainably
sourced white fish with suitable garnish) and
dessert (a modern interpretation of a
traditional steamed pudding), as they battle it
out in ScotHot’s live competition theatre to
win the desirable title.
Of the other competitions Scottish Contract
Catering Chef of the Year is open to chefs
working in a contract catering unit for a
company, local authority or educational unit in
Scotland, the title is highly sought after one so
another heated contest should ensue. In this
competition ten finalists must prepare a three-
course dinner for two covers that reflects
seasonal Scottish produce.
With such a massive amount of interest in
this competition already, applicants will be
subject to paper judging before the chosen
Next March (2-4), the SECC in Glasgow will Chefs in Scotland explains: “The 2009 competitors are invited to compete live at
once again be home to Scotland’s leading schedule of contests looks to be the best yet, ScotHot 2009.
hospitality show. ScotHot is set to build on its we are expecting hundreds of high calibre Finally the Scottish Banqueting Challenge
profile as the country’s most prestigious entrants from across the industry,” he says. will see six teams of ten (five front of house
culinary event with the introduction of three “We are proud of the Scottish Culinary and five kitchen staff) compete in this exciting
new high profile competitions: Scottish Pub Championships and how it is still regarded as cook-and-serve competition which takes place
Chef of the Year, Scottish Contract Catering one of the best ways for ambitious young in the Restaurant of Nations at the heart of
Chef of the Year, and the Scottish Banqueting chefs to make their mark in this industry. The ScotHot. Teams must serve 60 paying diners a
Challenge. new competitions have been added to ensure three-course meal that reflects seasonal
As host to the 27th Scottish Culinary the competitions reflect the trends in the ever- Scottish produce.
Championships (run by the Federation of changing foodservice market.” With new competitions lined-up, and new
Chefs Scotland), ScotHot will host over 50 attractions such as Café Life Scotland, ScotHot
culinary competitions during the three days, Scottish Pub Chef of the Year 2009 is expected to attract more than 9,000
something that organising hope will get the For chefs currently working in establishments visitors to the SECC next year – including
show buzzing with excitement as Neil classed as public houses, wine bars, bistros, 2,000 chefs. If you fancy your chances why
Thomson, chief executive of the Federation of inns and gastro pubs, the Scottish Pub Chef of not get involved?
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