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  "path": "/2026/02/12/enter-westminster-abbeys-commonwealth-dish-competition/",
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  "textContent": "The winning dish will be featured on the Cellarium’s special Commonwealth menu and enjoyed by visitors This summer, Westminster Abbey’s Cellarium Café & Terrace is celebrating the rich and diverse flavours and food traditions of the Commonwealth with a unique initiative: the Commonwealth Special Dish competition. Westminster Abbey has long-standing links with the Commonwealth – a voluntary association of 56 independent countries with a shared history and a joint commitment to development, democracy and peace – and hosts the annual Commonwealth Day service every March. The competition, now live, asks the public to submit their favourite recipe or dish from any Commonwealth country, along with a brief explanation of why it is meaningful to them. From fiery Trinidadian doubles stuffed with spiced chickpeas, to rich Sri Lankan wattalapam, a coconut and jaggery custard, fragrant Malaysian laksa bursting with lemongrass and chilli, tangy South African bobotie baked with a golden egg topping, delicate Fijian cassava cake, and aromatic Kenyan sukuma wiki, the competition encourages participants to be as unique and personal as possible, showcasing the extraordinary variety of tastes and traditions across the Commonwealth. The winning dish will be added to the Cellarium’s special Commonwealth menu, which will run throughout the summer, and the winner will also receive a £200 voucher to enjoy [...]",
  "title": "Enter Westminster Abbey’s Commonwealth Dish Competition"
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