Contest Rules
In the 15 Century the Marquess of Villena wrote an elaborated treatise on the art of meat cutting or cisoria, the original old Spanish word. The 7th Art of Knife Meat Cutting National Competition El Encinar de Humienta / Grupo Gourmets, is aimed to professionals who practice their activity in Spain, recovering the relevance of this basic and yet difficult art to master.
In the first phase, where contestants have to cut up a beef tenderloin, the cleanliness of the cut, technique, skill, speed, and order are taken into account. This edition will feature a truly stunning production: ‘More, more meat’. In the second phase, they must prepare steak tartare. In this phase, presentation, originality, and, of course, flavor are scored. The winner receives a diploma, a set of knives, and a check for €1,000. The runner-up receives a diploma, a set of knives, and a check for €500. The rest of the participants also receive a diploma of participation, and a gift from the sponsor.
Winners:
Judges:
Selected contestants: