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Seven-time World Barbecue Champion Melissa Cookston has been introduced as considered one of three barbecue specialists to characteristic on the Open Fire Food Festival by Steve Harvey, which takes place on February 24th-25th at Yas Marina Circuit.
Presented by MELT Middle East, a three way partnership between OWS Capital and Steve Harvey Global, the occasion will characteristic a star-studded line-up of extremely expert world grilling authorities as Cookston joins Moe Cason and Steven Raichlen, who’ve already been introduced, with extra large names to comply with.
The extremely gifted and massively revered Cookston, who hails from Mississippi, USA, has gained 1000’s of accolades for her barbecue cooking, together with seven World Championship wins from the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Since 2011, she has been serving her award-winning barbecue at her restaurant, Memphis BBQ Company.
A trailblazer in an trade historically male dominated, Cookston turned the primary feminine inducted into the Barbecue Hall of Fame in 2017. In 2021, Melissa launched a nonprofit known as the World Junior BBQ League with the mission of participating children in BBQ competitions whereas instructing them life expertise similar to management, teamwork, and work ethic by way of enjoyable and scrumptious competitors.
She has written two books, Smokin’ within the Boy’s Room and Smokin’ Hot within the South, whereas additionally showing on reveals similar to BBQ Pitmasters, Chopped and at present serves because the judge on Netflix’s Barbecue Showdown.
On being introduced as the most recent addition to the Open Fire Food Festival by Steve Harvey, Cookston mentioned: “I’m delighted to be concerned in an occasion which is particularly devoted to the artwork of cooking barbecue, and it’s incredible to see a well-liked world vacation spot similar to Abu Dhabi displaying its dedication to the culinary trade.
“This is a brand-new occasion which can give open hearth cooking fans in Abu Dhabi the chance to pattern some wonderful dishes, and I’m actually excited to be part of this unbelievable pageant.”
Host of the occasion, Steve Harvey, added: “Melissa is a supremely gifted barbecue professional and a incredible addition to the line-up for this particular occasion.
“The reality she has gained so many awards through the years, together with being topped World Barbecue Champion on seven separate events, speaks volumes and we’re delighted she will likely be showcasing her expertise on the Open Fire Food Festival.
“With Moe Cason and Steven Raichlen already confirmed to be participating, it’s an exquisite line-up of barbecue specialists and there will likely be extra large names introduced forward of the occasion.”
Tickets are on sale now with costs ranging from simply AED 60 for traditional entry and AED 180 for VIP. Passes for the total weekend are additionally obtainable.
For extra data and to buy tickets, go to https://www.openfirefoodfestival.com/
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