This year’s challenge sees professional chefs tasked with creating a contemporary take on the classic ice cream sundae with a strong focus on taste.

Harriet Morley, business development manager at Mövenpick, said: “We’re excited to be launching Gourmet Dessert Chef of the Year for the fifth year running – a credit to its popularity and success over the years.

“This year’s theme focuses on great taste, which is integral to the Mövenpick brand. As ever, we’re excited to see the chefs’ creations and how they use the new theme to bring the flavour of their ice cream sundaes to life.”

Once entered, five shortlisted chefs will go on to compete in the exciting live final at the Good Housekeeping Institute in Soho on Wednesday 8th June. Each recipe will be analysed by the panel of judges, including head judge and compere Will Torrent and last year’s winner Biju Joshwa.

Each chef will be judged on their creative and innovative use of Mövenpick Ice Cream, well-matched flavours and the sundae’s suitability for serving in a premium hotel, restaurant or gastropub.

As their prize, the winner of the 2016 Gourmet Dessert Chef of the Year will go on to showcase their winning recipe at Taste of London this summer, as well as receiving VIP tickets to the festival, spending money and a three-night stay at a 4* London hotel.

Will Torrent, Head Judge and Compere, comments: “I’m thrilled to be involved in the competition for the third year running, especially as I’m such a fan of Mövenpick Ice Cream. With each year comes a new challenge and the chance for our chefs to set the bar even higher than before – I can’t wait to see (and try) this year’s entries!”

Click here for more information and to enter the 2016 competition.