He wants the chefs, who are too old to compete with the junior team at the Culinary Olympics in 2024, to take the step up into the senior Wales squad as part of the CAW’s succession planning.

Three chefs including Harry Paynter-Roberts, Sion Hughes and Harry Osborne are set to leave the junior team because of their age.

Tinsley said: “When chefs reach the age limit for junior team competitions, they should progress into the senior squad. We were all thrilled when the junior team won a silver medal in the hot kitchen in Luxembourg.

“The team was great and these young chefs have really gelled together. It’s a shame that three of them are going to be too old for the Culinary Olympics but hopefully they will now progress to the senior squad. Progression is very important because we have to bring the young chefs through. They are the future of the senior team.”

Graham has already had positive feedback from some experienced chefs he has approached about joining the senior team for the Culinary Olympics. He is keen to hear from chefs interested in competing for a place in both the junior and senior squads.