Kikkoman Masters 2020

Kikkoman Masters 2019 Finalists & Judges

Kikkoman Masters 2020 open for entries

Professional chefs from all across the UK have the opportunity to win a once in a lifetime prize by cooking a delicious 2 course menu featuring Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce. Ten shortlisted entries will be invited to prepare their menu for the judges at The Restaurant Show on Monday 28th September.

Do you have what it takes to wow the impressive panel of judges this year? Simply create a creative vegetarian starter and fish main course that utilises Kikkoman Soy Sauce correctly.

Download the Kikkoman Masters 2020 Entry Form now and create your winning entry.

Stefan Sewell - 2019 Kikkoman Masters Winner

2019 winning dishes

Prizes

1st Prize - Kikkoman Masters 2020 Trophy + 1 week trip to Japan including 1 day work at Nobu Japan + 2-5 days work at Michelin-Starred Restaurant, The Elephant, Torquay

2nd Prize - Dinner for 2 with matching wines at any Adam Handling restaurant + 5 days work at Nobu London

3rd Prize - Dinner for 2 and a day working at Hicce Restaurant + a sous vide training day courtesy of Sous Vide Tools.

Judges

Our esteemed 2020 Kikkoman Masters judges -

Mark Edwards - Nobu
Adam Handling - Adam Handling Restaurant Group
Simon Hulstone - The Elephant, Torquay
Pip Lacey - Hicce
Bing-yu Lee - Kikkoman UK
David Mulcahy - Craft Guild of Chefs
Stefan Sewell - 2019 Kikkoman Masters winner
Brian Turner CBE - Chef & President of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts

Find out more about our 2020 judging panel

" I'm very excited to be a part of the Kikkoman Masters again. It's a great competition that people should be talking about because Kikkoman Soy Sauce is a fundamental ingredient that all chefs use in their kitchens. The Kikkoman Masters is a great competition for chefs to push boundaries and showcase their talent, and at the same time learn from industry peers and mentors. " Adam Handling

Get a feel for what competing in the Kikkoman Masters is like, watch the 2019 final

" It is a great honour to be able to judge this prestigious competition. I would not be the chef I am today if I had not entered the Kikkoman Masters and had the chance of rubbing shoulders with the calibre of judges. " Stefan Sewell, 2019 Winner

Need inspiration for your dish, watch judge Adam Handling's top tips for using Kikkoman Soy Sauce and how he uses it in his restaurants.