Nando’s Qatar finalist to compete in global showdown in Malaysia

Nando’s Qatar, the home of legendary flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken, announced the tremendous success of its National Master Grillers Challenge. The exhilarating event unfolded at the Nando’s C-ring road branch in Financial Square, where exceptional grillers from diverse Nando’s restaurants across Qatar gathered to demonstrate their outstanding abilities and vie for the highly sought-after top spot.The Nando’s Master Grillers Challenge serves as a global platform where Nando’s grillers come together to celebrate and showcase the art of grilling. This annual event gathers the finest grillers from more than 20 countries, all vying to demonstrate their exceptional grilling skills. Each participant is evaluated based on their mastery of the specific operational expertise that defines Nando’s flame-grilled, Peri-Peri Chicken and sets it apart.The judging criteria encompass various aspects, including hygiene practices, efficient racking and loading of grills, achieving perfect flame grill marks, consistent skin coloring, and expert chopping techniques. Furthermore, the chicken prepared by the grillers must meet high standards in terms of tenderness, juiciness, and temperature. The competition ultimately aims to recognize and honor those grillers who consistently deliver outstanding results and uphold the essence of Nando’s unique grilling tradition.Bishnu Gurung, hailing from the Salwa Road branch of Nando’s, blazed a trail of success in a sizzling competition, ultimately emerging as the triumphant victor and earning the prestigious title of National Master Griller. Bishnu’s unrivaled grilling prowess, coupled with an unwavering passion and commitment to achieving perfection, rightfully earned him this esteemed recognition. As a result of his remarkable achievement, Bishnu Gurung will have the opportunity to represent Nando’s Qatar on the international stage in Malaysia later this year. There, he will go head-to-head against the crème de la crème of Nando’s grillers from around the world, showcasing his skills and vying for top honours.Balu Subramonian, Head of Operations at Nando’s Qatar, said: "The National Master Grillers Challenge is a testament to Nando’s commitment to excellence and unwavering dedication to providing unparalleled culinary experiences for our fans. This annual event is an embodiment of Nando’s values, celebrating the art of grilling and the passion that goes into creating our flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken. It also highlights how Nando’s positively impacts the lives of our people, nurturing talent and fostering a sense of camaraderie among our team members, or as we like to call them – Nandocas.”Sajed Sulaiman, Vice Chairman & Managing Director of Oryx Group and Nando’s Qatar, expressed gratitude to all participants and the dedicated Nando’s team behind the National Master Grillers Challenge for their contributions to the event’s resounding success. While honouring the winner, he took the opportunity to commend the entire team for their unwavering dedication in embodying Nando’s core values of Pride, Passion, Courage, Integrity, and Family."Nando’s Qatar extends a special appreciation to Mazzraty – its local poultry partner – for their invaluable support as a co-sponsor of the event. Mazzraty’s commitment to delivering excellent products aligns perfectly with Nando’s vision of providing customers with an exceptional dining experience that captures the true essence of Nando’s,” Sajed added.The event not only stands as a platform to celebrate the exceptional culinary skills of talented grillers within Nando’s, but also serves as a testament to the company’s unwavering commitment to excellence. It showcases Nando’s dedication to delighting customers with tantalizing and mouthwatering meals, crafted with passion and precision. By showcasing the mastery of its grillers, Nando’s demonstrates its ongoing pursuit of culinary excellence and its commitment to providing an unforgettable dining experience to its valued patrons.