Adam Bennett, candidate, Idris Caldora, Coach and Josh Allen, commis chef were photographed standing in front of the historic Kenilworth Castle, situated up the road from The Cross, the Michelin-starred pub restaurant where Bennett runs the kitchen.

The UK team will compete in the Bocuse d’Or World Final on Tuesday January 27, 2015 - the first day of the two-day competition. 23 other countries will compete for a place on the podium, including Bocuse d’Or Europe winner Tommi Myllimaki from Sweden and Philip Tessier from The French Laundry who will represent Team USA.

It will be the second final for Bennett, who achieved the best result ever for the UK when he competed with commis chef, Kristian Curtis in 2013.

Competitors will have just under six hours to prepare, cook and present a yet to be revealed fish for 14, along with a meat platter using Guinea Fowl ‘Fermière des Landes, Label Rouge’. The rules specify that 50 per cent of the fish plate must be vegetable or fruit based ingredients sourced from a market set up the day before the contest. The meat theme must include three garnishes and will be divided into 14 portions for the jury.

English Heritage granted permission to photograph the historically important site, best known as the home of Robert Dudley, who is said to have built the castle to impress Queen Elizabeth I. Synergy Print teamed up with official photographer Jodi Hinds, to create the team poster. The team is supported by current sponsors including ACT Clean and Compass Group.

The Bocuse d’Or, founded in 1987 by Paul Bocuse, is one of the most sought after prizes for chefs around the globe. The competition takes place at SIRHA - a hotel catering and food trade exhibition with 24 counties competing over two days.