Winners of ‘A’Saffa BBQ Challenge - 5’ announced

MUSCAT: Over 50 barbecue teams from across the nation battled it out at the ‘A’Saffa BBQ Challenge 5’, Oman’s most prestigious barbecue cooking competition; that was held over the weekend at the Civil Aviation Club. Due to the overwhelming response and participation, the competition was divided into two groups, with winners being declared from both the groups in equal numbers, in order so as to encourage the participants.

The perfect opportunity to showcase one’s barbecue culinary skills, and an appetising family barbecue getaway; the winning teams at the competition were judged by renowned Omani Chef Malik and his team, who declared Leo and Jeo (Team No – 19) as the winners, Saima Zafar (Team No – 06) as the 1st runners up and Araffnns (Team No – 03) as the 2nd runners up from Group A; and Tunisian (Team No – 42) as the winners, and Narmawala's (Team No – 40) as the 1st runners up and Muscateers (Yathesh and Anju) (Team No – 39) as the 2nd runners up from Group B. For the best presentation, Smoking BBQ (Nija) (Team No - 11) won the prize.

Two fully-dressed chickens were provided to each team by A’Saffa at the competition. For their convenience, participants were asked to bring their own barbecue sets, coal, fuel, skewers, spices and culinary ware. The families received points based on: Taste, recipe innovation, recipe originality, cooking hygiene and preparation, and presentation.

The event also witnessed a specially designed Atfal Club Kids Corner with an A’Saffa food spread, magic show, face-paint- ing, games, music for kids; and traditional Omani performances and a whole lot of cooking fun for the adults.

Hamdoon Al Suqri, Acting Head of Marketing and Sales, A’Saffa Foods said: “We are delighted to have celebrated the barbecue season in the best possible way, with some extremely passionate teams showcasing their culinary talents; as well as families and friends gathering over delicious food. Thus making the ‘A’Saffa BBQ Challenge - 5’ the ultimate “live” barbecue experience and a massive success. The BBQ Challenge was a day marked by family fun and competition, and was possibly the best way to showcase our range of fresh, halal, healthy, tasty chickens. A’Saffa Foods has become synonymous with healthy eating habits and family fun; and by hosting this event, which is the first of its kind in the region, annually, we aim to continue to reiterate this.”

He continued: “We are both pleased and proud to note that several of the participating pitmasters cook with A’Saffa Foods on the home circuit as well, as they have immense faith in our high-quality, flavourful and versatile products. On behalf of the A’Saffa Foods family, my heartiest congratulations to the winning teams and a sincere thank you to everyone who participated and helped make it a success. An extremely special thanks also to Chef Malik and his team for evaluating another intense competition this year.”

A’Saffa Foods’ Barbecue Competition is the largest and most distinguished barbecue competition in the region, and showcases the brand’s passion in sharing the sultanate’s commitment and passion for barbecue.

Being pioneers in fully integrated poultry production and farm management systems, A’Saffa Foods has built its competence and expertise in poultry and food production, processed food technology and innovative food recipes helping deliver new, flavourful choices that consumers can enjoy at all times. As a market leader, it is A’Saffa foods constant endeavour to provide consumers with food products that are wholesome, and processed hygienically from natural, pure, halal, healthy and premium ingredients.