Platocanario.es Finalists of the 1st edition of the Cheese Sandwich Contest

Registration open for the II International Cheese Sandwich Contest

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The deadline to submit prescriptions closes on 22 March and the final will take place on 8 of April, within the framework of the III Gran Canaria International Cheese Forum

He Cabildo of Gran Canaria The registration period has opened to participate in the II International Cheese Sandwich Competition, whose objective is to 'raise the level' of the traditional cheese sandwich, through original and tasty proposals, in which top quality ingredients are used. The contest is part of the programming of the III International Cheese Forum Gran Canaria Cheese Conference, that the insular Government promotes and that, the next few days 8 y 9 of April, will once again turn the Island into the world capital of cheese.

The rules for this contest are already published on the website forointernacionaldelqueso.com and the participants, They can be both restaurant professionals and cooking students., You can send your recipes using the registration form on that page..

In this edition, Contestants must use at least one cheese made in Gran Canaria in the composition of their sandwiches and will be able to present their recipes until the 22 March. three days later, he 25 March, The five finalists will be announced on the same website.

The final will have this initiative that has the organization of Infect and the Chamber of Gran Canaria, with the collaboration of I am coming y in Asoquegra, place on monday 8 of April, during the celebration of the III International Cheese Forum, in the facilities of The Gran Canaria Fair-Infecar, and the jury will be made up of kitchen professionals and renowned journalists, from among those who have already confirmed their attendance Paco Morales, from the restaurant Noor, with three Michelin stars; Ignacio Echapresto, from the restaurant Sale Moncalvillo, with two Michelin stars, y Carito Lourenço, from the restaurant Fierro, with a Michelin star, as well as gastronomic journalists Ana Belén González Pinos y José Carlos Capel, among others.

The winner will enjoy a weekend in Gran Canaria, which includes two nights of half-board accommodation for two people in a hotel on the Island and two plane tickets, from the airport of the national territory closest to your place of residence.

Platocanario.es Winner of the 1st edition of the Cheese Sandwich Contest
Winner of the 1st edition of the Cheese Sandwich Contest
International Cheese Forum Gran Canaria Cheese Conference

It is worth remembering that the III Gran Canaria International Cheese Forum 'Cheese Conference' is promoted by the island councils of the Primary Sector, Food sovereignty and water security, and tourism, tutored by Miguel Hidalgo and Carlos Álamo, respectively, with the aim of converting the great variety of Gran Canarian cheeses into a more tourist attraction, as well as making visible their high quality and the craftsmanship of those who make them and contributing to the hospitality industry., local cheese and livestock farming successful international experiences, to guide them on how to market their products more and better.

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