The Escoffier Cup will be an event that, through the high profile of its prizes and awards, will draw out the finest chefs in Bermuda each year to compete.
From September through October local chefs compete in live cook-offs to determine the island's best chef. It will follow the contemporary guidelines laid down by the American Culinary Federation for hot food competition. The four finalists will go head to head live at the Tented Village on Sunday, October 29th to determine the winner of the Escoffier Cup. Come watch the action!
The 2006 Semifinalists are:
Vijayakumar Velayudhan
Elbow Beach
Winning qualifying dish: Tenderloin of Pork with a Mantle of Aromatic Herbs, a Tian of Potatoes, Porcini Mushrooms and Provolone Cheese, Zucchini Spaghetti
Beat Muller
Fairmont Southampton
Winning qualifying dish: Roasted duck breast with "sweet and sour" flavours
Terry Clark
Seahorse Grill, Elbow Beach
Winning qualifying dish: Seared Beef Tri-Tip Marinated in Coffee and Chipotle Pepper, Crushed Roast Parsnip and Scallion Mash scented with Toasted Cumin, Pickled Beetroot Puree, Sautéed Morels and Edamame
Gerry Adams
Salt Rock Grill
Winning qualifying dish: Apple and Maple Smoked Pork Tenderloin on Parsnip Potato Mash with Roasted Tomato, Asparagus Tempura and Sweet Pepper Jus
