Chef of the Year 2008
 

From the start the competition ran as smoothly as only a well-oiled machine can, forgotten are the months and weeks of relentless preparations culminating in a very professional and premier event, a showcase for talent from all over Ireland.

Great credit to the Leinster branch who organised the event then, not forgetting our sponsors Bunzil McLaughlin and of course the generosity of Mr.Tom Morran for allowing the use of the venue and all of the members of the Panel of Chefs who have given of their time and effort WELL DONE EVERYONE.

Yes there are winners and losers in any competition, and have no doubt the winners of medals deserved them but if you were not able to make it for the show then believe me the standard was phenomenal with some of the best chefs around competing for glory with only exceptional judging able to determine between many of the entries.

Pictures by Paul Sherwood the professional photographer can be seen click on  www.sherwood.ie  then go to the contact us, a request panel will pop up at the bottom of the page fill in the details and you will be sent an access code with which you can see all 178 photos, and attached are a few of the photos that I took and a few that showed the concentration on the competitor's facesThe meal was as I have said fantastic the wines delicious small wonder why Chef Brendan O'Neill is executive chef for the largest hotel group in Ireland, bravo Chef.

                                             The medallists are
 

Master of ceremonies Johnnie [the voice] Carroll was the deserved first recipient of the person of the year award for his selfless devotion to the catering trade.