Strathspey hails the world’s ‘best’ porridge makers
Chris Ormiston has been crowned World Porridge Making Champion after beating competitors from around the world at the 31st World Porridge Making Championship in Carrbridge yesterday.
Chris was amongst 30 competitors competing for the highly-coveted title of World Porridge Making Champion and the Golden Spurtle trophy.
Kim McGee representing the Philippines won the specialty dish competition with a dish that simply stunned the judges.
Kim’s Coconut and Pandan Porridge was based on Buko Pandan a traditional dessert served chilled for tropical Filipino nights. This is the Scottish twist on it with creamy oats! Kim was thrilled to win and said: “Everyone has been so friendly as this has been the best day in my life!”
The competition is organised by volunteers from the Carrbridge community. The events main sponsor is Hamlyns of Scotland, producers of Hamlyns Scottish Oatmeal and Porridge Oats.
Alan Rankin, the 2024 Porridge Chieftain, said: “It has been wonderful to have porridge fans, their supporters and so many visitors attend the 3st edition of this great event.
“We are delighted the competition continues to attract new and inspirational contestants. It’s truly wonderful to see competitors from around the world coming to Carrbridge with such enthusiasm for both the competition but also being here in Carrbridge.”
Alan Meikle, managing director of the main sponsor, Hamlyns of Scotland, said: 'Huge congratulations to the new world champion Chris on a fantastic win, and to the speciality champion Kim for their creativity and skill.
“The standard of competition has been outstanding, with competitors from around the world showcasing their passion for porridge. It’s been another incredible year for the World Porridge Making Championships, and we’re honoured to be part of this much loved event in Scotland’s culinary calendar.”
