The McCain Foodservice team travelled across the country for two weeks to put the contender’s dishes to the test. At the end of September, they finally narrowed it down to 10 of the best, with the majority of winners hailing from the Western Cape.
"During our time of judging, we saw incredible dishes created, but more so than that, we witnessed amazing resilience and perseverance from those in the foodservice industry. It really was uplifting and inspiring," says Lukas Nangolo, brand manager: foodservice and retail.
The winning restaurants and dishes created include:
● A Spinach and Mushroom Rotolo created by Fossil Park Restaurant in Langebaan, Cape Town.
● The Cracked Chicken Burger and Fries served up by La Cuccina Josephine’s Mill in Newlands.
● A Southern Fried Chicken Burger and Rustic Fries by La Matta Cafe in Cape Town.
● Cafe Extrablatt’s Salmon McRoesti made with McCain Rosti.
● The Pulled Pork & Stir Fry made by Kumin and Khords in Wellington, Western Cape.
● The Belly Deli in Cape Town’s Hashwood Brunch which includes McCain’s Rustic Cut Fries and Hashbrowns.
● The Pizza Wedges, made using McCain Wedges, which was created by Eat Out The Box in Cape Town.
● A dish called ‘Not Sushi’ which was created by De Kloof restaurant in Pretoria, using McCain Peas.
● A Broccoli Salmon Pie by Eighty8’s Food Co in Parktown, Johannesburg.
● The Roasted Gem Squash made using McCain Sweet Corn, by Charlene's Diner in Kwazulu-Natal.
According to Nangolo: "We at McCain feel so privileged to be able to do our part to help those in the industry who have suffered as a result of Covid. Through our Insider’s Club programme, we really aim to be of assistance in as many ways as possible, whether that’s through free access to latest industry trends, business tips and resources, or through initiatives like this."
