Established in 1979, the competition was relaunched for 2019 by The Nth Degree Global in partnership with UKHospitality and the Restaurant Association.

The competition is open to aspiring young chefs and young waiters under the age of 26. The final is planned for the 17 November and the head judges include Theo Randall (head chef judge) and Simon King (head waiter judge).

Robert Walton, president of the Restaurant Association, commented: “I’m delighted to launch Young Chef Young Waiter for 2020 online as I believe it is the perfect competition at the perfect time.

“I am optimistic by nature and want to do my best to offer hope for the future to all the young workers in the hospitality industry.”

To enter the YCYW competition, visit: https://youngchefyoungwaiter.com/.