Prepare your taste buds for a culinary adventure as 'The Perfect Plate 2024' competition makes a grand return for its fourth annual showdown! 

The competition celebrates the quality and range of cuisine available at clubs throughout NSW. It also aims to recognize the immense talent of chefs in the industry while enticing patrons to explore the culinary delights offered by clubs. Public voting runs from 30 April to 16 June (11:59 pm).

We recently visited the Kiama Leagues Club to savour their delectable entry - the 'Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder.'

The club’s apple cider braised pork shoulder was a delightful blend of warmth and flavour, featuring a subtle apple infusion that complemented the dish perfectly. The generous portion size and the tender, mouth-watering pork were highly satisfying, priced at $30 for non-members and $28 for members; it offers great value.

Also throwing their hat in the ring for Kiama are the Cedar Cutters Sports Bar, presenting their enticing Braised Beef Short Rib with Dauphinoise Potato, Herb Pea Puree, and Braising Marrow Jus, and the Kiama Bowling & Recreation Club Limited Summit Bar & Grill with their Pork Knuckle. 

Here's how you can participate and indulge in this gastronomic competition:

1. TASTE: Visit a club near you and savour a ‘Perfect Plate’ competition dish.
2. VOTE: Show your support by scanning the Perfect Plate QR code at the club or search from the provided list. Keep your receipt handy for verification.
3. WIN: Get a chance to win daily $100 dining vouchers or a 'Foodie Getaway' for two valued at up to $3,500. The more dishes that you vote for, the higher your chances are of winning.
4. SHARE: Share your Perfect Plate Awards experience by posting photos using the hashtag: #perfectplate2024

This year, culinary expert Matt Moran and Masterchef finalist Courtney Roulston serve as ambassadors for the Perfect Plate competition. Awards include 13 regional winners based on dish scores, three state winners categorised by club size, and one statewide winner for the best dessert. Winning clubs receive commemorative plaques and top three statewide winners get advertising campaigns worth $10,000 each.

The Bugle wishes the Kiama Leagues Club every success once more. To explore more participating restaurants and dive deeper into the Perfect Plate experience, visit: perfectplate.com.au.