07 April 2008
Cork's five star "Sanctuary in the City" played host to the Munster heat of a culinary competition that saw twenty finalists from each province battle it out for the honour of being the "Afternoon Show Cook of the year" last week.
This is a search not for a trained culinary genius but for an individual with flair and a genuine passion for food. A trio of experts including TV Chef Kevin Dundon, Lucinda O' Sullivan, Ireland's best known food critic and Peter Caviston, restraunteur had the enviable task of tasting each finalist's signature dish in the beautiful surroundings of Hayfield Manor's Orchid's restaurant.
The overall winner will cook their signature dish on the Afternoon show as well as receiving €10,000 worth of kitchen appliances from Kenwood De'Longhi.
There is no better place to host this event that in Cork, the "foodie capital of Ireland"and Hayfield Manor is known for its fine dining with Head Chef Graeme Cambell an award winning chef heading up the unique fine dining experience at Hayfield Manor.
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