The Best Porridge in the World

“The Best Porridge in the World” is a documentary about the World Porridge Making Championship, held every year in the village of Carrbridge in northern Scotland. Enthusiasts from around the world gather for the competition, with the Golden Spurtle award at stake. The film shows not only the culinary rivalry but also the eccentric locals, a living tradition, regional heritage and community.

The porridge recipe is simple: oats, water and salt. Still, every contestant has their own method, philosophy and story. For Charlie Miller, a local legend and organizer of the championship, the event has special meaning. He is approaching retirement and struggling with health problems, but feels responsible for the local porridge committee. He wants to secure the future of the competition and his own legacy.

The film's characters include:

• Ian Bishop, making a final attempt to win the title,
• Lisa Williams, the “porridge queen,” who returns to reclaim the trophy,
• Toby Wilson, an Australian chef known for his idea of a porridge tortilla,
• Adam Kiani, who uses a secret technique inherited from his grandmother.

The film portrays the life of a small Scottish community against the backdrop of the region's landscapes. Its tone and way of telling its characters' stories bring to mind the documentaries “Truffle Hunters” and “Honeyland.” The screening promises to be a warm, humorous story.

Practical information: the screening will take place at Kino Apollo in Wałbrzych on November 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM.