The Lagos Culinary Contest

The Lagos Culinary Contest was a wonderful experience for me because it’s my first time attending such a contest. It’s all about different styles of food.

The contest took place at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja Lagos on the 21st of October 2021 Inside Osun Hall.

The organizer of this contest is Mr Ogunsanmi Hassan Murphy. He’s the founder of Ikorodu Tourism and also popularly known as Mr Ikorodu Tourism.

The contestants are well prepared for their presentation because what I saw was overwhelming. Seeing the Contestants with their attire like the kitchen apron with cap makes me  imagine how delicious the food will be.

THE CONTESTANTS AND THEIR TYPE OF DISHES THEY PRESENTED;

• JIDE IDOWU

Dish preparation is -:-

1. Garlic fish Soup
2. Custyonnaise (Custard and Mayonnaise)
3. Locust beans Fried Rice.

2. ADEBAYO SEUN

Dish Preparation is -:-

1. Semo and Egusi Soup And Fried Fish
2. Gizzdodo

• OWOLABI DAMILOLA JOY

Dish Preparation is -:-

1. Akara and Custard
2. Unripe plantain and Gizzard Sauce
3. Semo Pudding

• OKONKWO SOPHIE

Dish Preparation is -:-

1. Fried Poundo 
2. White Rice and Pepper Sauce
3. Gizzdodo

5. NANCY 

Dish Preparation is -:-

1. pepper Gizzard
2. Semo and Egusi ijebu
3. Egg plantain pie

6. IFEDAYO EMMANUEL

Dish Preparation is -:-

1. Chicken and sweet corn soup
2. Fish in semo butter
3. Egusi sauce with vegetables 
4. Caramelised Plantain with Creamie Toppings

7. No Name

Dish Preparation -:-

1. Yam gizzard Sandwich 
2. Porridge and Chicken Stew

8. No Name

Dish Preparation-:-

• Egusi Soup and Semo
• Rice and Sauce.

The judges of these great Contest are -:

1. Chef Michael Adeyemi  (executive chef Lagos Airport Hotel, 
2. Mr Tokunbo Oyewole ( Hospitality Consultant) 
3. Mrs Ismail Bucky from DOF Catering School

We still have some special dignitaries who attended this Contest and witnessed how the culinary Contest goes. We have the likes of 

1. Mr Pelu Awofeso who is the CEO of TRAV’U’
2. MR Efetobo Awhana The CEO of  Avantagarde tours and also he’s the organizer of Nigeria Tourism Award.
3. Hon Mrs Fidelia Salami Chairman, Board of Directors Delta

            State Tourism Board

       4. Mrs Aisha, she’s the CEO of Zeza Travels

5. Mr pascal who is Lagos City Tour Guide and many more.

After the competition, Mr Ifedayo Emmmauel emerges as the winner of the contest. He was awarded with Gold Medal, opportunity to become the ambassador of Lagos Culinary, Carrier Advancement to international World of Culinary and one year mentorship program for any chosen Career/Trade and many More.

 Thanks to the organizer for making me their Host Mc/Comedian today. 

I’m Dennis Chukwuebuka Okeke AKA Onye-njem one of AFRICA your number one celebrity Tourist.