Alex Sim

At the University of Bristol, Development Chef Alex Sim plays a vital role in designing and creating dishes which inspire and please his students. His secret ingredient? Tilda’s Easy Cook Basmati rice. This essential kitchen staple for Alex allows him to craft versatile and innovative global dishes which we discovered students are looking for on campus. He says, “Tilda rice is our go-to rice”.

We visited the University of Bristol with a Street Food Takeover, featuring global flavours through an exclusive sampling event for students to try, showcasing how Tilda rice plays a part in various cuisines and mealtimes. Alex explains, “we can use it in desserts, we can use it in our main courses, and we can use it as a very simple side dish.” Whether it’s part of a flavourful and vibrant street food dish or a sweet pudding, Tilda rice delivers every time.

In a busy university kitchen where consistency matters, Tilda’s Easy Cook Basmati rice never disappoints with Alex claiming, “You get a much better yield and much better quality across performance.”

Not only does Tilda rice perform highly in his dishes, but also makes the perfect partner through their sustainable credentials, aligning with University of Bristol’s ethos emphasised by Alex.
Tilda’s B Corp status, which demonstrates the commitment towards sustainable and environmental practices, resonates strongly with his values: “B Corp status to me is a great certification and would certainly influence my decision making on where I buy a product.”