Rice Competition
Black History Month 2026About Rice Competition
Competition Rules:
The deadline to register is 9am, Thursday 1st October. Space is limited - registration will close early if the competition is oversubscribed.
Each dish will be presented anonymously and sampled by the judging panel. Competitors only need to bring a small batch of rice (3 small servings) and will receive £15 on the day as a contribution to their time and resources. All rice dishes should be vegetarian and be careful not to over spice!
There will be two categories:
- Jollof Rice - an African dish made with rice simmered in tomato and pepper sauce
- Rice and Peas - a Caribbean dish made from rice combined with beans and coconut milk
Entries should be dropped off between 12:30pm-1pm on Saturday 10th October.
Prizes:
- Bragging Rights!
- 2 free tickets to see a show at the Octagon
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