Culinary flair, ambition and knowledge demonstrated at the Isle of Man Chef of the Year final

Local chefs demonstrated their culinary skills with flair and ambition during the Isle of Man Chef of the Year final held at the Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival on 15 September 2019.

After succeeding at the heats in June 2019, Tyler Livesey from Jean-Pierre’s Bistro in Ramsey and Vladimir Dvorak from Harbour Lights at the Sefton in Douglas competed in the final, captivating the audience with their culinary knowledge and imagination.

Judging for the first time His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor Sir Richard Gozney and Lady Gozney were joined by Geoffrey Boot MHK, Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture and local chef Tony Quirk.

The accolade was awarded to Tyler who received a trophy and certificate from His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor. The winner will be immersed in a day’s experience working in one of London’s premier restaurants, coordinated by Colby-born chef Colin Clague, the Executive Chef of a prestigious restaurant in the United Arab Emirates – the Ruya Dubai.

In a kitchen specially created for the event by Magnet, Tyler prepared a back saddle of Manx goat with goat’s cheese with interesting accompaniments, whilst Vladimir’s dish celebrated Manx lamb – a fillet of lamb with lamb jus, potato gnocchi and shepherd’s pie foie gras.

Geoffrey Boot MHK, Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture, said:

‘The Isle of Man Chef of the Year competition, and the Final, celebrate both the extraordinary culinary talent of the Island’s chefs and the superb quality of our Island’s local produce. Congratulations to the finalists.

Not only does eating Manx mean money goes back into the local economy and supports local jobs; it also guarantees a great-tasting meal with fewer food miles.

I’d like to thank sponsors, Robinson’s, for their continued support of the event.’

Tony Quirk, local chef and lecturer at the University College Isle of Man, praised the high standard of the competition and said:

‘The Island has grown in its reputation for high quality, distinctive food and drink which the Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival showcases exceptionally every year. The final of the Isle of Man Chef of the Year provides a fantastic opportunity for two chefs to put their skills, knowledge and ambition against each other, gaining valuable publicity for themselves and their place of work.’

Paul Caisley Manager of Robinson’s Prospect Terrace said:

‘We are committed to supporting and promoting the excellence and diversity of Manx growers and producers, supplying a wide range of produce to many local chefs. We are grateful for the opportunity to continue to sponsor the Isle of Man Chef of the Year competition.’

Vladimir, as runner-up, was awarded a certificate, £100 in cash and a bouquet of flowers provided by Robinson’s.

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