Top chefs from across the country are being invited to spin their spatulas, loop their ladles and prime their pots to pit their culinary skills against other masters of the art of South Asian cooking to win £1,000, plus other fabulous prizes for the runners up.
They are being asked to whip up delicious, well-presented dishes using original recipes in a bid to carry off the prestigious accolade. Chefs will have the chance to wow a panel of food experts with tantalising tikkas, blistering baltis and mouthwatering murghs.
Chefs will be tested at regional heats to be held in June 2009 (dates to be confirmed) culminating in an edge-of-seat cook-off at a designated regional Food College, the judges will choose a regional finalist who will go through to the national final to be held at the Leeds Thomas Danby College on Monday 12th October 2009.
The competition, which aims to encourage chefs to be creative and adventurous with their recipes, is open to professional chefs able to produce South Asian Cuisine from all culinary and cultural backgrounds currently working in restaurants, hotels and for food manufacturers.
Prizes will be presented at a glittering award ceremony and dinner attended by 500 influential business guests at the Aagrah Groups annual dinner in October.