Judges included Vivien Lloyd, recognised nationally as a leading authority on domestic preservation with over 20 years' experience of making and demonstrating award-winning preserves, Gareth Johns, one of the few Master Chefs certified by examination working outside London and chef-proprietor of The Wynnstay Arms, and Lavinia Vaughan, Cordon Bleu trained cook, tutor and demonstrator who created the 2009 National Chutney Challenge working with the Mid Wales Food and Land Trust. The judges were delighted with the interest in this first annual Chutney Challenge Competition, and are looking forward to this becoming a regular event. Looking ahead to next year’s competition, Vivian Lloyd encourages all entrants "to use freshly ground spices rather that powdered or pre-ground, and to aim for a rich, balanced flavour with each of the ingredients contributing to its richness"
Notes to Editors:
- The 2009 National Chutney Challenge is a UK wide competition organised by Mid Wales Food and Land Trust Ltd, a not-for-profit company promoting awareness and use of local, seasonal foods.
- For more information about this competition and the winners, please contact Sioned Pugh at Mid Wales Food and Land Trust. Email: sioned@midwalesfoodandlandtrust.org.uk; Tel: 01686 622388
- For more background information about the competition and the classes, please see the competition website: www.chutneychallenge.org.uk
- The full list of winners is as follows: [click here]
Closing Date for 2010 Entries
will be 26th March 2010.
The National Chutney Challenge is organised by 
