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Aislinn Thomson, a chef at Killeavy Castle Estate will go head-to-head against some of the country’s finest culinary talent next week, for the chance to be crowned the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Northern Ireland Chef of the Year during IFEX 2024, which is taking place at the Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast.
Running from 5 – 7 March, IFEX is the region’s premier food, drink, retail and hospitality trade event that will shine a spotlight on the latest industry technologies, innovative ideas and new product launches alongside discovering and nurturing some of Northern Ireland’s most talented chefs.
Previously won by industry stalwarts such as Michael Deane, Chris Bell, Roisin Gavin and Paul Cunningham, Aislinn and her fellow competitors will be required to plate up a three-course menu under the watchful eye of the judging panel.
Returning with a wealth of industry support from Hospitality Ulster, the Federation of Small Business NI, Retail NI, NI Hotels Federation, the Guild of Fine Food, Chef Network, Restaurants Association of Ireland and NI Takeaway Association, the 2024 DAERA Northern Ireland Chef of the Year will be announced on 6 March and will be awarded with the trophy during a special VIP reception later that evening.
Trade only event, IFEX 2024 will host around 7000 visitors from 5 – 7 March. The show opens daily at 10am and runs until 6pm on Tuesday and Wednesday and to 4pm on Thursday. If you’d like to attend, simply register for your free ticket at: www.ifexexhibition.co.uk
