Alberto Crisci talks about being a finalist in the 2016 Basque Culinary World Prize

Alberto Crisci , a finalist in the 2016 inaugural Basque Culinary Prize, talks about the effect being a finalist had on his work with The Clink Charity.
“I was honoured to be a runner up in the Basque Culinary World Prize 2016 and even more so to have been the only UK nominee picked from 110 international chefs. I am delighted that my work with The Clink Charity has been recognised the world over by some of the most acclaimed chefs, including Massimo Bottura, Heston Blumenthal, Ferran Adria and Rene Redzepi. The incredible recognition of the prize has put The Clink Charity and Restaurants firmly on the world’s culinary map which in turn helps to spread the important word of prisoner rehabilitation and supporting homeless young people into employment, not just within the UK but across the globe. Over the last year, my work with The Clink Charity and Restaurants has continued to change the misconceptions surrounding the training, mentoring and employment of ex-offenders and the homeless, which can only lead to a positive change for society.” Alberto Crisci, Founder and Director of Clink Events