Westminster Abbey has long-standing links with the Commonwealth – a voluntary association of 56 independent countries with a shared history and a joint commitment to development, democracy and peace – and hosts the annual Commonwealth Day service every March.
The catering at Westminster Abbey is run by Benugo, a café and catering company that is owned by hospitality business WSH. The competition asks the public to submit their favourite recipe or dish from any Commonwealth country, along with a brief explanation of why it is meaningful to them.
The competition encourages participants to be as unique and personal as possible, showcasing the ‘extraordinary variety’ of tastes and traditions across the Commonwealth. Entries will be judged on both flavour and story, celebrating the personal and cultural significance of each recipe.
The winning dish will be added to the Cellarium’s special Commonwealth menu, which will run throughout the summer, and the winner will also receive a £200 voucher to enjoy their creation at Westminster Abbey. Entries close on 2nd March with the winner announced one week later on the 9th March.
Lorraine Rossdale, head of Ceremonial events and marketing at Westminster Abbey, said: “Food has a unique power to tell stories, connect cultures, and bring people together. This competition reflects the Abbey’s long-standing tradition as a place of worship, celebration and commemoration with enduring links to the nations of the Commonwealth.”
The competition offers a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity for food lovers across the UK to see their favourite Commonwealth dish celebrated in one of London’s most iconic historic venues.
To enter the competition, submit your entry at the following link: https://www.benugo.com/commonwealth-dish-competition/