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UK Rising Star Hotel Chef Winner Confirmed

20 March 2019

Isaac Griffin, Chef de Partie at Hotel Indigo Manchester’s Mamucium restaurant, has been named the winner of the first Rising Star Hotel Chef competition, run by tableware manufacturer, Steelite UK.

The national competition sought talent from young hotel chefs aged 18-30. From over 60 initial entries, Isaac claimed the title with his winning dish of pan-fried chicken breast with crispy chicken skin and pancetta and white kidney bean ragu, served with potato pearls and thyme glazed carrots; plated on Willow.

As well as the title of Steelite UK’s Rising Star Hotel Chef 2019, Isaac also wins a three-night culinary experience for two to New York City which includes attendance at renowned chef conference, StarChef International, and £2,500 of Steelite product for his establishment.

Delighted with his win, Isaac said: “I’m so pleased to have won the competition. The process can be nerve wracking but I kept composed to create a dish that I was happy with. I’ve never been to America before so I’m really looking forward to the trip, it will be a great experience for me”

 

For more coverage of the event final, click the links below:

Tableware International - Steelite announces its first chef competition winner

CLH - Inaugural Rising Star Hotel Chef Competition Winner Crowned

Premier Construction News -  Mamucium’s Chef De Partie, Isaac Griffin, Named the Winner of the UK Rising Star Chef Competition