Judging Criteria
LOCAL FOOD LOVERS CHALLENGE JUDGING CRITERIA
Each recipe will be scored on the following with a maximum score of 50 overall.
When considering each dish below are some questions to think about under each category
Creativity (20 marks)
- Do the ingredients work – does it produce an interesting and tasty dish?
- Does or can the dish make good use of locally grown food/seasonal ingredients?
- Is there a memorable name for the dish which reflects the region?
Preparation and Reducing Food Waste (20 marks)
- Is the dish easy and quick to make?
- Does the dish reduce food waste?
- Does it use leftovers that would have been thrown out/gone to waste?
- Can the dish create more than one meal or be frozen and used again?
- Can the dish use food that may be past its best?
- Portions provided – can the dish be adaptable for numbers required (single meals to larger family meals (4-6 people?)
Health (10 marks)
- Is the dish a healthy option? (This will be scored by Dr Brian Johnson.)
- Is there a vegetarian/vegan option? (Fruit and vegetables are two of the most wasted foods.)
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