Calling all US-based chefs and culinary operators who love sustainable seafood! Do you want to win a free trip to Argentina? We’re teaming up with Mar Andino to offer complimentary whole steelhead filets to 50 chefs who will compete by creating an original dish!
Register by September 17th for a chance to receive samples and to compete for a Free Trip to Argentina!
Mar Andino Steelhead is born in The Andes, from the Altiplanic heights to the pristine waters of Patagonia, are sustainably raised without antibiotics and BAP, ASC, and are BRC Food certified. This natural and unique steelhead trout is available to chefs in the US fresh 52 weeks a year whole and as filets. Learn more at their website.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
- Registration: If you are interested in competing, register below by September 17th, 2024.
- Dish creation and submission. 50 competitors who are selected to receive samples will have until October 27th, 2024 to create an original dish and upload it.
- Judging and Winner Announcement. Judges will review entries and announce the winners on November 6th, 2024!
Looking for a little inspiration? Check out a few highlights from Chef Mikel Anthony’s use of Mar Andino Steelhead in the Chef’s Roll Test Kitchen:
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Terms and conditions apply. The full contest rules can be found here.
PRIZES
- One Grand Prize Winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to explore Argentinian Patagonia, the home of Mar Andino.
- This five-day excursion will include time in both Argentinean Patagonia and Buenos Aires, seeing the local sights and enjoying delicious meals.
- Trip to take place between December 2024 and March 2025 – the summer months in Argentina.
- 5 Runner Up/Honorable Mention Winners will each receive a custom-engraved filet knife from Meglio Knives.
WHY MAR ANDINO FOR FOODSERVICE?
Mar Andino is a story of brave men and women working in unique locations to provide you sustainably with the healthiest and best Steelhead, born in The Andes, from the Altiplanic heights to the pristine waters of Patagonia. They produce in harmony with the environment, using resources in a responsible way while developing opportunities with their rural communities. Here’s what makes them naturally unique:
1. Pristine Waters
Unique and exclusive water resources which ensure the purest freshwater quality and the best natural environment for their Steelhead. This enables them to produce a 100% natural, healthy fish.
2. Protected Ecosystems
They farm in different regions of The Andes, both in the Altiplanic heights as in the Argentine Patagonia. Each one is isolated, pristine and has a very high-water renewal rate, providing their fish with excellent growing conditions and reducing disease risks significantly.
3. Antibiotic Free
Healthy and natural Steelhead, free of antibiotic use or antiparasitic in the growing stage.
4. Certifications
They operate under the industry’s highest standards to guarantee the preservation of the environment, its biodiversity and water resources. They deliver the best working conditions to their collaborators while respecting and supporting local communities.
Click here to check out more about Mar Andino Steelhead featured on Chef’s Roll!
Images courtesy Chef’s Roll, Pexels, Meglio Knives, and Mar Andino.
