Vote For Chef-Lecturer's Diamond Dish To Win National Competition
Date posted: 6 February 2012
A University of Derby Buxton Chef-Lecturer has proved his culinary creativity on the national stage yet again, after his original recipe was chosen as the Central region winner in the Bramley Diamond Dishes Competition.
Robert Stordy, who lectures on the University's Professional Culinary Arts BA (Hons) degree, now needs public support to win the national final of the competition and see his dish, 'Bramley Apple Queen of Puddings', go on sale in Sainsbury's stores across the UK.
This latest win follows Robert's success last year, when he came joint first in the Galbani Mozzarella recipe competition with his delicious penne, porcini and Galbani mozzarella timpana, and reached the finals of the Linda McCartney Meat Free Foods competition with his vegetarian moussaka recipe.
Entries to the regional heats of the Bramley Diamond Dishes competition were judged by a panel of food experts headed up by renowned food critic, Prue Leith, and representatives from Sainsbury's.
The panel said: "Robert's 'Bramley Apple Queen of Puddings' really stood out for the judges as it honoured the Queen and her 60 years on the throne whilst also showcasing the Bramley apple's unique flavour and texture as one of the classic British ingredients."
It is now up to the public to decide who will be the overall national winner. Visit the competition's Facebook page www.facebook.com/BramleyApple to see the full list of regional finalists and vote for Robert.
Dr Peter Dewhurst, Dean of the University said: "We are delighted for Robert on his success in another national competition, and hope he gets the main prize. It is always inspirational for our culinary arts students to see their lecturer doing so well."
Voting opened on February 3 and runs until February 12 at midnight. Voters will also have the chance to be entered into a prize draw to win £150. The winning dish will be developed and go on sale exclusively in Sainsbury's stores in time for the Jubilee celebrations.
For more information on Professional Culinary Arts programmes at the University of Derby Buxton visit www.derby.ac.uk/udb