The Prime Minister said: “This reception is about celebrating everything that Wales has to offer to the world and there is indeed much to celebrate. This proud country - and a special part of our United Kingdom - is home to some of the greatest talent and industry in the world and we can see that right here today.”

The team, led by Michael Bates, executive head chef at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, included Simon Crockford, also from the Celtic Manor Resort and recent winner of National Chef of Wales 2017.

The teams prepared both sweet and savoury canapés including balsamic Welsh rarebit served on walnut and raisin bread and raspberry Penderyn macaroons.

Alan Cairns, MP for Vale of Glamorgan, said: “Today we have a wonderful opportunity to celebrate out national day amongst the people making their indelible mark in their communities, their country and across the world.”

The reception was also attended by Welsh food and drink producers including producers of whisky, beer, wine, cheese from Snowdonia and Welsh cakes.