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The UAE's First Corporate Culinary Showdown: Meals On Me Turns Corporate Leaders into Culinary Stars
This summer, Meals On Me will host a first-of-its-kind culinary competition where 1 out of many teams of corporate professionals will reach the top
Airing on Meals On Me's YouTube channel, this culinary competition promises drama, suspense, and mouthwatering challenges, all building up to the grand finale, where legendary Chef Marco Pierre White will crown the winners
Dubai, UAE: As the UAE's leading meal plan provider, Meals On Me has recently set its sights on hosting the nation's first ever corporate culinary competition. Offering a unique opportunity for professionals from top global corporations in the UAE to trade their suits for aprons, the showdown will welcome 20 teams of two to battle it out for the title. Enter now for your chance to take home the trophy and train under the legendary Marco Pierre White or watch all the nail-biting action unfold on Meals On Me's YouTube Channel.
Founded in 2019, Meals on Me set out to make healthy eating effortless for busy professionals and families without sacrificing flavour. Focusing on sustainability and culinary innovation, it has become one of the UAE's most trusted meal plan providers, delivering over 2 million meals to 70+ nationalities. Recognised as the Best Diet-Friendly Brand by the BBC Good Food Awards, Meals on Me continues to raise the bar, having recently teamed up with Chef Marco Pierre White to create an exclusive range of gourmet dishes.
Now, Meals On Me is taking its passion for food beyond meal plans with an exciting new competition, challenging top UAE professionals to swap high-stakes meetings for the fast-paced world of a fine dining kitchen. Teams can enter from March 1st via email info@hellomealsonme.com , after which 20 corporate teams of two will be selected. Each team will face an intense trade test in their corporate office, with only 10 advancing to the next stage.
Turning up the heat, the remaining 10 teams will be tasked with preparing a Surprise meal to impress the judges before five more teams are eliminated. Adding to the competition, participants can expect plenty of exciting twists and turns, while those at home are invited to follow along on Meals On Me's YouTube channel.
As the suspense builds, the top five teams will go head-to-head in a high-pressure Grand Cook-Off, crafting a full five-course meal in pursuit of the culinary crown. From this intense showdown, three finalist teams will rise to compete in the Grand Finale on May 1st and 2nd, judged by the legendary Chef Marco Pierre White. The winning team will claim the coveted trophy, while the second and third-place teams will also take home well-earned prizes.
Think you and your colleagues have what it takes to swap suits for aprons and battle it out in the kitchen? Shake things up at work and enter your team from March 1st via email info@hellomealsonme.com or simply kick back, tune into Meals On Me's YouTube channel, and watch the delicious drama unfold.
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