DUBAI: Saudi cook Mona Alomari has been announced as the winner of Saudia Chef season 1, beating two other finalists to take home the coveted title and $2,665 (10,000 SAR) prize.
The program, which launched on Jan. 3, 2022, is a culinary competition that showcases the gastronomic skills of talented chefs from all over the Kingdom.
The four-episode competition was separated into three portions in which three contestants were judged by a panel of professional chefs. The winning contestant of each episode qualified for the final round in the fourth episode, where the three finalists battled it out for the title of “Chef of Saudi Arabia.”
Ultimately, Alomari wowed the judges by dishing out creative meals that won over the panel.
The show is part of food company SADAFCO’s efforts to introduce the latest innovations in the food and culinary sector in Saudi Arabia.
The company expressed a desire to continue releasing more programs of “Saudia Chef” as the first season had revealed so much creativity and talent.
In a press statement ahead of the show’s launch, Wajdi Badawi, marketing manager, SADAFCO, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to launch this initiative and connect with the younger audiences. We have many incredible hidden chefs and talents all around the Kingdom. As a household brand that is deeply connected to local culture, discovering, enabling and promoting budding young chefs is of significant importance to us. We wish all the participating contestants the best of luck and are excited to discover the next Chef of Saudi Arabia.”