The Seven Samurai Chefs Tour of Japan – jointly launched by the British Hospitality Association (BHA) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) – will give up-and-coming chefs a unique opportunity to learn more about the art of Japanese cooking.

The competition winners will be treated to a Japan tour taking in the culinary hotspots of Tokyo, Toba and Kyoto.

It’s a seven-day trip, worth more than £5,000. One of the chefs will also win the chance to collaborate with Japan's only five-star airline - ANA to create a light meal for its Business Class.

The prize will include visits to the world’s largest food market in Tokyo and trips to witness production of soy sauce and Ponzu, a sauce made from soy sauce and yuzu.

The competition is open to chefs in the UK with at least two years’ experience in a hotel or restaurant at chef de partie/sous chef level.

To enter chefs should submit a picture of their signature dish and 100 words on why the Seven Samurai Tour would make a difference to their career as a chef.

Ufi Ibrahim, chief executive of the British Hospitality Association said: “We’re committed to nurturing and growing the best of British culinary talent.

“This competition is part of that commitment and offers a unique chance for up-and-coming chefs to expand their knowledge and skills in one of the world’s greatest culinary arts.

“The UK has a growing affinity with Japan and Japanese culture and we’re delighted to collaborate with All Nippon Airways, whose award-winning catering team has established a reputation for some of the best in-flight dining around.”

The closing date for entries is 25th November 2015 and entrants will need an endorsement from their head chef or supervisor who will also have to outline the applicant’s potential to embrace and incorporate Japanese culinary techniques and cuisine into their work.