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Record numbers compete for the Golden Spurtle at the World Porridge Making Championship
Overview
The World Porridge Making Championship in Carrbridge, Scotland, has attracted a record number of entrants, with double the previous highest turnout. Thirty competitors from 14 countries are competing for the coveted Golden Spurtle trophy, a surge in popularity partly attributed to a documentary film about the 2023 championships. Participants will compete in traditional categories using only oatmeal, water and salt, as well as speciality categories featuring creative sweet and savoury dishes.
Key points
- Thirty competitors representing 14 countries are taking part in the World Porridge Making Championship in Carrbridge.
- The competition has seen double the number of entrants compared to its previous highest turnout, boosted by the documentary film The Golden Spurtle.
- Competitors include defending champion Sven Seljom from Norway and various international national champions.
- The main competition requires traditional porridge made using only oatmeal, water and salt.
- A speciality competition allows participants to combine oatmeal with a wide variety of sweet and savoury ingredients.