The competition has now closed.
A massive thank you to everybody who entered – the quality of entries was very high. All entries are now with our expert panel including fashion designer Pearl Lowe, Cafédirect CEO Anne MacCaig, Rob Cox from instant organic garden specialist Rocket Gardens and Michelin chef Michael Caines, MBE. We will notify you all once the lucky winner has been chosen.
Thanks again to everybody who entered and best of luck!
Prize Winning Gardens
We’ve teamed up with top Michelin Star Chef Michael Caines MBE to reward inventive home-grown efforts this summer. As part of Cafédirect’s Sow Your Own Campaign, the most imaginative transformation of an up-cycled everyday object into a ‘micro allotment’ will win the chance of an overnight stay, spending the morning in the prestigious two Michelin Star Kitchen at the Gidleigh Park Hotel, including a lunch for two which incorporates some of the winner’s hand cultivated ingredients – along with £100 towards travel. (terms and conditions apply)
We want to see just how creative you’ve got with your planting so whether you’ve planted up last season’s stilettos or an old casserole dish, we want to see your creations.
An expert panel including fashion designer Pearl Lowe, Cafédirect CEO Anne Maccaig, Rob Cox from instant organic garden specialist Rocket Gardens and Michelin chef Michael Caines MBE, will judge growing efforts.
Here’s what you need to do to be in with a chance of winning this exclusive prize:
1. Take a photo of your micro allotment and share it with us on Facebook,
Flickr or email syo@cafedirect.co.uk.
2. The most creative transformation of an everyday object into a micro-allotment wins
3. You have until midday on 27th August 2010 to enter.
[if you upload or send in your picture we’ll share across our blog and social media channels – please email syo@cafedirect.co.uk if you are not happy for us to do this]
Gidleigh Park was awarded Gold in the Hotel of the Year category in the Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2009. Set in the idyllic surroundings of Dartmoor National Park it’s the perfect place for a Gourmet Getaway!
With Executive Head Chef Michael Caines MBE at the helm, Gidleigh Park’s restaurant is considered to be one of the finest in the country and for the last ten years has been the proud holder of two Michelin stars. Situated in 107 acres of stunning forests and gardens, its expert gardeners cultivate some of the finest vegetables and herbs that are used every day in their Michelin Star kitchen.
Cafédirect’s Machu Picchu is a favourite of Michelin Star chef Michael Caines MBE, who only sources the finest ingredients for his hotels. Last year Michael came with us to Machu Picchu to see where the coffee he serves starts its journey: “In a blind taste test Cafédirect was clearly the best in terms of quality and flavour. I was surprised, but at the same time pleased because I’m committed to the idea of supporting Fairtrade products, even more so after seeing for myself the tremendous benefits Cafédirect brings to poor communities”.
An exclusive offer:
Even if you don’t win the competition, our friends at Gidleigh Park Hotel have a tempting Gourmet Getaway offer. The two-night stay combines a relaxing break in hotel’s beautiful countryside setting and exceptional cuisine from 2 Michelin Star chef Michael Caines MBE.
