Earlier this evening I was at the Oman Exhibition grounds where I had the opportunity to see some chefs at work. There was a Sandwich competition already in progress and this was to be followed by the Barista competition as well a Ladies cooking competition. The atmosphere was one of fun and enthusiasm and I had a really great time!
Omanexpo, in association with Oman's celeb chef Issa Al Lamki, has organized 'Best Chef Oman', the first culinary competition for traditional Omani cuisine which aims to showcase the talent of local cooks as a part of this Expo.The competition is intended to test each dish based on taste, style and technique and the key objective is to display showcase Omani food and promote the local food industry. Best Chef Oman is running simultaneously with the eighth Food & Hospitality Oman exhibition at the Oman International Exhibition Centre today and tommorrow. Food & Hospitality Oman is the biggest annual event for the food and hospitality sector in Oman.
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| Oman Air In Flight Menus on display |
I had a chat with Chef Issa Al Lamki and he shared how pleased he was with the quality of food being put up by the participants. Made entirely of local produce and using the best and freshest ingredients possible, the contestants have really surprised everybody. Shortly after I left the ladies competition was about to commence and from what i saw as prep materials already set up, I'm sure the quality of food put up would have been super!
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| Chef Issa Al Lamki |
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| The Sandwich competition in progress |
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| Judge the quality of this for yourself! |
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| Good to see a lady chef participating too |
So for those of you who would like to check it out for yourselves, do make the effort tomorrow- I'm given to understand that there will be a Five course cookery competition from 530 pm and the organizers are always looking for tasters ....
Many thanks Nandy and Contest Chef. Appreciate the information and feedback and will be checking out your site to get involved.
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