It’s an open invite to all who accept the challenge; pubs/ restaurants/ professionals alike…
Who makes the best Scotch Egg?
Following recent pitter-patter on Twitter, an event has snowballed into existence, hosted by us the Ship, Wandsworth on Tuesday 20th September from 7.30pm.
All entries must be confirmed before Thursday 15th September and all confirmed will be posted below, so we (and you) can keep track.
Entrants must submit 1 egg, although a batch of 10 or more of this egg will be required on the night, (this egg must be the one used by competitors on a current menu).
Condiments will be supplied although not included in the judging.
The egg will be judged on smell, taste, texture and appearance, and each will be marked out of five giving a total out of twenty.
We’re delighted to have a top notch panel of judges including Scotch Eggspert David Constable @davidjconstable, MiMi Aye of Meemalee’s Kitchen @Meemalee, MasterChef Winner 2009 and Chef Patron of the Wild Garlic, Mat Follas @MatKiwi and one of London’s finest food bloggers Chris Pople @ChrisPople, as well as a celebrity panellist… to be disclosed on the night.
Spectators/ tasters, there is no personal invite, all are welcome. If on twitter, spread the word using #ScotchEggChallenge, why not nominate your favourite pub, and drop us a tweet at @ShipWandsworth, it’s going to be a fab night.
Any questions or for further information- please just comment on this blog or contact @EmmaLDickinson.
Confirmed
The Ship, Wandsworth – @ShipWandsworth
The Alexandra, Wimbledon – @TheAlexSW19
The Drapers Arms, Islington – @DrapersArms
The Devonshire Arms, Chiswick – @DevonshirepubW4
Platform Bar and Restaurant, London Bridge – @PlatformSE1
The Lass o’Richmond Hill, Richmond – @lassorichmond
The Thatchers Arms, Essex – @ThatchersArms
Dhruv Baker – @DhruvBaker1
True Deli – @TrueDeli
The Lord Clyde, Islington
Chef Steven Acton and Lexi P (@FridayFoodClub’s recipe) – @Sebschef @Lexi_P
Nathan Richardson – @JewsRowBalcony
The Sands End, Fulham – @TheSandsEnd
Timmy’s Pies – @Timmys_Pies
Somerset Chef – @SomersetChef
Forman and Field – @FormanandField
Gobble Monkey – @GobbleMonkey
The Old Dairy, Stroud Green – @TheOldDairy1
Pipe Dream Restaurant, London – @pipedreamuk
The Bladebone Inn – @kirenpuri
The Harwood Arms – @HarwoodArms
Gusto and Relish, Barnes
Prince of Wales, Pub and Kitchen, Putney – @princeputney
The Stag, Hampstead
The Hind’s Head, Bray
Sean Lawson, Hills and Parkes Deli
The Five Bells, Colne Engaine
David Rose, BlueBicycleChef
The Bull and Last, Highgate – @thebullandlast
Fox and Anchor – @MeetMeAtTheFox
The Golden Lion, St James’
Laverstoke Park Farm, Twickenham
Did a feature on How to make the perfect Scotch Egg a while ago. Good to see it’s still up on the old Publican site.
Duck eggs are key apparently. Looking forward to the Eggs Factor event!
Please could I apply, I am a chef in the Peacock pub St Albans.
Cheers x
Roland – look forward to seeing you.
Richard – thanks for signing up. Will email more details on Thursday.
Are spectators going to get a chance to consume eggs, other than the Ship’s own?
Could I volunteer as a taster? I am a man who has consumed many an egg from all over Britain and anyone you ask would vouch for my pork, egg and breadcrumb dedication.
Thanks,
David “Another Egg?” Carnell
Hi David, all the businesses/ chefs taking part have been advised to submit ten eggs, so that one goes to the judges and the rest will be sliced up for spectators to sample. With nearly 30 entries, that’s just under 300 eggs for sampling so I think you should be covered. The Ship will also have an excess of eggs to purchase on the night should spectators want one to themselves. Looking forwrd to it. Emma
So who won then!?!??!
Hi Alex, it has been rescheduled for the 20th of September due to the London riots earlier this week.
Goodness me, what a fine idea! Could we send one in? We’re home delivery not a pub, although we do have a restaurant too if that helps get us in the door… We love a Scotch egg and I’m sure our secret coating ingredient would do us proud
Hi Mike, yes the competition is open to pubs/ restaurants and professionals/ caterers – so I think you’re definitely in. What’s the company name so I can add you to the list? Do you have a twitter account for further publicity? Our email is ship@youngs.co.uk for more details. Emma
Hi Emma,
We would love to take part in this challenge, could you email more details?
Mike
I would also like to apply if there’s still room. I’ll email more details to you direct.
Looking forward to it
Can individuals enter? I’ve been studying the art of scotch egg construction for years, but have never done so on a professional basis.
We had a fab scotch egg at the fox and grapes on Wimbledon common. It was runny in the middle – how do they do that? A million miles from the supermarket shoeleather!
How do I enter?
Do I send you a recipe by post.
Hope to speak soon
Hi Mark,
I’ve emailed you all the info, just need a few details back from you and we’ll see you on the 20th!
Hannah
Hello Emma,
We are a delicatessen/traiteur in Barnes SW and make fabulous Scotch Eggs, we would like to take part in your challange
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Hang on. 34 competitors at 10 eggs each? Has anyone informed the Fire Brigade?
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Cant wait for this evenings Scotch egg fest. Looking forward to seeing lots of you there. My stomach is ready for a meaty eggy dinner – hopefully
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