Critics take on celeb chefs in blind taste challenge

Tom Parker Bowles and Antonio Carluccio

Last night, a team of celebrity chefs reigned supreme at a blind taste challenge to test their knowledge of ingredients.

Whilst the team of critics, including Tom Parker Bowles, Matthew Fort and Tracey MacLeod were unable to recognise some everyday items such as flageolet beans and goat meat, the winning team that comprised Antonio Carluccio, Oliver Rowe and Anna Hansen successfully identified unusual items such as sea urchin, dragon fruit and roasted scorpions.

Compere Bill Knott, said: "Under the watchful eye of a live audience, the teams happily put themselves up for scrutiny and, in the case of sampling a roasted scorpion from Thailand, some less than pleasant taste sensations! Their willing participation has been invaluable in helping raise awareness of Action Against Hunger and the vital funds it generates to fight hunger and malnutrition worldwide."

The taste challenge, in support of humanitarian organisation Action Against Hunger, took place in the Live Demonstration Theatre at Taste of London in Regent's Park.

The Taste of London festival runs until Sunday 21st June.

Words: Clare Riley

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