The Search
TV chef Ching-He Huang has teamed up with China's number one selling beer, Tsingtao, to find the best Chinese dining experience in the UK. Members of the public are now invited to nominate their favourite Chinese restaurant.
The Process
1. Nominations (June/July)
2. Voting (August)
Support your favourite restaurant by voting and you could win a trip for two to China, courtesy of Cathay Pacific.
3. Judging (September)
Ching-He Huang will lead a judging panel to scrutinise the three restaurants with the most votes.
4. Awards Ceremony (November 9th)
One restaurant will be crowned Legacy of Taste 2011 champion.
The Winning Restaurant
The Chinese restaurant that wins the Legacy of Taste 2011 title will be awarded a prestigious trophy for display in their restaurant and will benefit from extensive PR coverage. The award will be presented by Ching-He Huang at an exclusive awards dinner event at London's Courthouse Doubletree hotel on November 9th.
The Sponsors
Legacy of Taste and Tsingtao would like to thank Halewood International, Cathay Pacific, Archant Media and the Courthouse Doubletree by Hilton hotel for sponsoring this year's competition.
Tsingtao Beer
Founded in 1903, Tsingtao Beer is made by the Tsingtao brewery in Qingdao in China. Pronounced Ching Dow, the beer is brewed using Laoshan Spring water and includes wheat, barley & rice in the fermentation to deliver a light clean taste that is an ideal accompaniment to food.
Visit Tsingtao Beer website
Halewood International
Founded in 1978, Halewood International is the UK's largest independent drinks manufacturer and distributor with a turnover in excess of £250 million and more than 1,500 employees worldwide. It is the sole UK and Ireland distributor for Tsingtao Beer.
Visit Halewood International website
Courthouse Doubletree
Set in the heart of London's bustling Soho district, the 5-star Courthouse Doubletree by Hilton offers a boutique hotel experience in a superior London West End location. This English Heritage listed building, formerly the second oldest magistrate's court in England provides quirky, stylish and elegant accommodation.
Visit Courthouse Doubletree websiteWholesalers
In addition to the above sponsors, the competition is being supported by a number of Chinese wholesalers. The ones that are open to the public are listed below and for authentic Chinese ingredients, pay them a visit.
