The winning sarnie is made of roasted mixed vegetables in a homemade pitta bread pocket with Hellmann’s Mayonnaise. After they voted it their favourite, it was taken through to the second stage of the competition and became one of the top 10 recipes for consumers to vote for.
Hazel Paige, from Sweet and Savoury in Needham, and Ed Bardos, from Kua’Aina in London, were named runners up for their Carlsberg Special and Lava-Grilled Mahi Mahi Roll sandwiches.
Presley said: “This is the first time I’ve entered this type of competition so I’m over the moon to have won. ‘It’s Med to Be’ is a firm favourite with our staff and students on campus but I never thought about getting through to the top 10 and eventually winning. The panini grill prize will be a great asset to our café bistro – Options – which serves up delicious dishes for the public.”
Leon Mills, category mix manager – dressings at Unilever Food Solutions, added: “All of our finalists created a unique and delicious sandwich, but Presley’s had the edge giving his customers a taste of the Mediterranean. Not only did he showcase just how versatile the nation’s favourite mayonnaise is when you think outside of the box, but also appealed to consumers’ preference for quality.
“We see how hard chefs are working to meet the demands of their business and their customers. Best-selling sandwiches like Presley’s emphasises that in these challenging times, offering trusted brands is important. Hellmann’s Mayonnaise is the perfect sandwich accompaniment so don’t miss out on a great profit opportunity with it ranking the highest favourite sauce for consumers to have in sandwiches.”