On October 20 in Irkutsk the Copper Skillet culinary contest will take place, where chefs will show creativity and skill in several stages. In the semifinal participants will prepare a hot dish and salad in 40 minutes, and the third stage will be a black box format from local products only. The winner will get a copper skillet as a trophy and a free internship with famous masters of the country.
In the semifinals, the chefs will have to create a hot dish and a salad. Homemade preparations and the use of gas stoves are also allowed. They will have 40 minutes to cook.The third stage, the organizers note, is the most exciting. It uses products provided by the organizers. Hence the name — “black box.” Everything depends on the skills and imagination of each participant.
One of the main conditions: all products must be from local producers.
12 restaurants and cafes in Irkutsk have already confirmed their consent to participate
The contestants will be judged on several criteria. As in French cuisine, specialists comment, first comes the design, the originality of the presentation, then the quality and taste. Attention is also paid to the condition of the table during the cooking process.
Each criterion is scored on a 10-point scale. The jury consists of restaurant professionals. The best chef will receive a unique prize — a copper frying pan and a free internship with the country’s most renowned masters.
The culinary competition “Copper Frying Pan” will take place on October 20 at the “7 Bar” nightclub (108 Baikalskaya St.).
Send applications to restoratorsib@mail.ru
Contacts: tel. 89086616267, 89501188872