The competition runs through the month of March when chefs can submit their entry including a photograph and description of the dish via Lakeland Dairies’ website for a chance to win. Entries will be judged for their creativity and visual appearance.

Lakeland Dairies is a 100% farmer-owned and managed Irish dairy co-operative, whose products are made from high-quality milk from the lush green pastures of its 3,200 family farms.

Around 75% of chefs said they usually make a special dinner to celebrate St Patrick’s Day and in the same survey people voted Colcannon as their favourite Irish dish. Colcannon is traditionally an Irish potato-based side dish, made with fluffy mashed potato, Irish butter and cream, with fresh cabbage.

To support the competition, Lakeland Dairies created a ‘Reimagining Colcannon’ guide which presents ideas alongside lots of fresh approaches to the dish.

Jean Cattanach, marketing Controller at Lakeland Dairies, said: “March is such an exciting time for Lakeland Dairies, it’s the month of Celebrate Green when we shine a spotlight on our farming excellence and Irish provenance. We can’t wait to see the amazing Colcannon dishes the fantastically skilled chefs across the country will create.”