The spatula challenge, Will Johnston, left, and Peter Blakeway. Photo/George Novak
It's spatulas at dawn as two Bay identities prepare for a hotly contested cook-off to compete for the illustrious title of "Noel Leeming's The Spatula''.
Radio host Will Johnston, from The Hits Bay of Plenty, is pitting his own amateur cooking skills against uber-talented local celebrity chef Peter Blakeway at
midday on July 26 and August 1. Each contestant will have to create a winning dish from a box of mystery ingredients.
The cook-off will take place at the Noel Leeming Built-In Cooking Centre at 266 Cameron Rd. Bay locals who come watch will get to sample the food, vote for their favourite chef and go in the draw to win hundreds of dollars worth of Noel Leeming prizes.
Join the fun
What: Noel Leeming's The Spatula Challenge
When: First event is Sunday, July 26, kicking off at midday. The second and final event will be on Saturday, August 1 at midday.
Where: The Noel Leeming Built-In Cooking Centre - 266 Cameron Rd, Tauranga
Local radio host Will Johnston from The Hits Bay of Plenty is taking on local celebrity chef Peter Blakeway in the ultimate cook-off. Hosted from The Noel Leeming Built-In Cooking Centre using the latest induction technology and equipment.
Come on the day to watch all the action, then, at the end, sample the food and place your vote on who you think should win the title of "Noel Leeming's The Spatula".
Everyone who votes is in the draw to win great prizes from Noel Leeming.
Listen to Will's show on The Hits Bay of Plenty 95FM, 9am to 3pm weekdays, text through, to 4487 any tips, tricks or speciality recipes you think could help him in "Noel Leeming's The Spatula Challenge" and you could win more great prizes thanks to Noel Leeming.
