The competition encourages chefs to create a modern twist on Colcannon and simply post an image of their creation and a brief description of the dish on the Lakeland Dairies website.

Chefs are also being encouraged to explore Lakeland Dairies range of high-quality professional dairy products; Lakeland Dairies Real Dairy Whipping Creams, Pure Irish Butters or Millac Gold Cream Alternatives for a deliciously creamy finish.

Jean Cattanach, marketing controller at Lakeland Dairies, said: “We have been amazed at the level of entries to date but there have been a number of calls for more time, due to the recent pandemic, so we have decided that we will keep the competition running until the end of April. There is still a chance to enter and win this wonderful prize.”

Lakeland Dairies have created a free Reimagining Colcannon Inspiration Guide. Judged by Lakeland Dairies and the Craft Guild of Chefs, the competition will consider the creativity and visual appearance of the Colcannon dishes entered.

If you are interested in entering the competition, visit here.