Cocktail Competitions
The UKBG/Akvinta Grand Prix will be bigger and better than before in 2010
The UKBG and Akvinta judges are looking for bright, talented and gifted bartenders to compete for the chance to represent the UK at the IBA World Cocktail Competition, which is to be held in Singapore later this year.
In addition, there is prize money to be won!
Plus, in a new twist, there is an additional competition for the finalists called "Best Food Accompaniment" with the cocktail. This section of the competition requires the competitor to have a sophisticated palate so that he or she can understand the subtly of flavours in both the cocktail and the food dish. The prize for this best food accompanimen section is a dinner for two at a top restaurant.
The UKBG competition heats will be held on Tuesdays in April. The dates are: London on the 13th April, South West on the 20th April, and Glasgow on the 27th April.
TheUKBG final will be held on Tuesday, May 11 at the Buddha Bar, Embankment, London.
** PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A £35 FEE TO COMPETE IN THE NATIONAL
COCKTAIL COMPETITION FOR NON-UKBG MEMBERS. **
Prize Money:
Heats: 1st prize is £100, Best Efficiency prize is £50, the 3rd prize is a Cross Pen & Folio.
Final: 1st prize winner receives £750 plus the free trip to Singapore to represent the UK in the IBA's World Cocktail Competition; the 2nd prize is £500 and the 3rd prize is £250. The winner of the Best Technical prize receives £150.
Please download the rules and entry form below.