Running from the 1-12th December 2023 and open to working kitchens, this competition is being hosted on Instagram (@chef.essential) where entrants must follow a couple of simple steps to be in with the chance of winning.

For every entry, Essential Cuisine will donate 50p to Crisis at Christmas, a charity that helps homeless people by offering them warmth, healthcare, food and company to people across the UK.

Jon Harvey-Barnes, senior business development chef, said: "At a difficult time, it's great to raise awareness of this charity and to give away some early Christmas presents. Get entering and make a difference.”