13/08/2025
The line up for the 2025 Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship has just been announced, and the list is truly global! 🌍 🥣
On Saturday 4th October, competitors from 14 countries will gather in Carrbridge to battle for the title of World Porridge Making Champion.
From across the UK to Norway, USA, Ireland, Casnada, Australia, India, Estonia and more, porridge lovers from across the world will be vying for the coveted title and the Golden Spurtle trophy.
Among the challengers are two World Champions – reining champion Chris Ormiston, 2023 winner Adam Kiani, plus 2025 speciality dish title winner, Kim McGhee.
Scroll down to see the full list of competitors.
We can't wait to see all the flags in Carrbridge Village Hall.
Who will you be cheering for?
Abigail Anderson – Scotland
Adam Kiani – Pakistan
Aidan Ideker – California
Caroline Velik – Australia
Chris Ormiston – Scotland
Christian Mitchell – UK
Doug Mackay – Scotland
Duncan Chisholm – Scotland
Henry Schwittay – Ireland
Hetal Patel – India
Holly Ward – Scotland
James Leach – UK
Jenni Roth – Finland
John Sellers – Scotland
Joyce Campbell – Scotland
Karim Schroll – Austria
Kim McGhee – Philippines
Kristjan Erik Liive – Estonia
Madeline Wolfson – USA
Margaret Leach – UK
Murray Talbot – Devon
Nicola Laceby – Scotland
Peter Clark – UK
Preben Rasamanickam – Norway
Rory Cartmell – UK
Raymond Boland – Netherlands
Sahar Shah – Canada
Sven Seljom – Norway
Tim Moss – Scotland
Zsombor Szakacs – Hungary
Find out more: hamlynsoats.co.uk/competitors-announced-for-the-32nd-golden-spurtle-world-porridge-making-championship