12 May 2013

Vegetarian Chef of the Future, 2013




One of my biggest passions is in Vegetarian cuisine. I have entered twice into Salon Culinaire and won two consecutive gold medals for my live vegan and vegetarian cooking classes. Also competing in theVegetarian Society's annual Vegetarian Chef of The Future three years running, I reached the finals in 2011 and was proud to take the winner's title in 2012 and this year in 2013.


Winning Menu 2013

To Start
Trio of Asian Flavours
Butter Bean Pattie, Ginger, Sesame and Panko Breadcrumbs,
x x x
Sweet Chilli Noodle Salad,
x x x
Soy, Ginger and Lemon Grass Broth,

Main-Course
Sri Lankan Spiced Sweet Potato, Spinach, Cashew and Coconut Curry, 
Tempura Cauliflower, Saffron and Cardamom rice, Garlic and Cumin Flat Bread.

To Finish
Mango and Lime Panna cotta, 
Vanilla and Orange Tuille, Sesame seeded Caramel.






Winning Menu 2012

To Start
Mixed Tapas 
Spiced Sweet Potato, Tomato and Chilli sauce,
x x x
Bruschetta, Black Olive Tapenade, Blush Tomato,
x x x
Wild Mushroom Rissotto,

Main-Course
Roasted Vegetable Tagine, 
Cous Cous Fritter, Roasted Peppers, Apricot and Almond Chutney,

To Finish:
Trio of:
Mango, Strawberry and Basil Sushi Maki,
x x x
 Cardamom Creme Brulee, Honeycomb,
x x x
Strawberry, Lychee and Elder Flower Jelly.





Runner up Menu, 2011

To Start
Deep Fried Smoked Tofu, Walnut and Mustard seed Breadcrumbs,
Warmed Asparagus Spears, Dijon Mustard Mayo,

Main-Course
Red Lentil, Spinach and Coconut Curry,
Basmati Rice, Garlic and Coriander Naan,

To Finish
Celebration of Strawberries
Strawberry and Almond crumble
x x x
Strawberry Jelly,
x x x
Strawberry and White Chocolate Cheese Cake,
x x x
Strawberry and Vanilla Creme Brulee.




Winning in 2013

Winner, 2012


For further enquiries, please contact me via email or telephone.
Tel: 07775560126   Email: Chef@Chefgary.co.uk