Akij Tableware’s food plating reality show back for season 2
Akij Tableware has announced the return of the food plating reality show, Akij Tableware Art of Plating, with the launch of its highly anticipated season-2.
The new season follows the overwhelming success and widespread audience acclaim of its inaugural season, promising even more creativity and culinary excellence.
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A panel of experienced and renowned chefs will select the top 30 contestants based on their creativity and skills from the hopeful participants, providing them with the opportunity to showcase their talents on national television.
Md Khorshed Alam, chief operating officer of AkijBashir Group, spoke to all at a press conference at a hotel in the capital on Tuesday, according to a press release.
Commenting on the initiative, Alam said, "After receiving an enthusiastic response in season one, we have expanded this season to encompass a broader audience, uniting plating artists from all corners of Bangladesh."
"Our goal is to present the unique culture and storytelling embedded in food plating art to the world and enrich this creative field," he added.
The show aims to discover the nation's most talented food plating artist, with the winner taking home a prize of Tk 10 lakh.
In addition to the prize, the competition offers substantial rewards for the runners-up.
The first runner-up will receive Tk 5 lakh, while the second runner-up will be awarded Tk 3 lakh.
Furthermore, the top 30 contestants will be honoured with a variety of prizes, including crests, certificates, culinary courses, and exclusive dinner sets from Akij Tableware, culminating in a total prize pool of Tk 20 lakh.
The reality show will be broadcast on NTV, Channel i, and Deepto Television, with availability on the popular OTT platform Chorki.
Daniel C Gomez, chef and chief judge of the show, and Md Shahriar Zaman, head of marketing of AkijBashir Group, along with officials of Akij Tableware, were also present.