The event includes competitions to suit every level of experience, covering omelettes to Welsh lamb, vegetable cuts to ultimate cupcakes. In addition, the WICC plays host to the Major International Challenge and the Riso Gallo Young Risotto Chef Challenge.

Entries for all the WICC competitions, including the National and Junior Chef of Wales contests, must be received by January 31, 2022. Entry forms can be downloaded from the Culinary Association of Wales (CAW) website https://www.culinaryassociation.wales/competitions.

Arwyn Watkins, CAW president, commented: “The Welsh International Culinary Championships is the perfect place for all these culinary competitions to come together in one place. After the challenges of the past two years, we are looking forward to putting on a fantastic event to showcase the rich talent and skills within the hospitality industry.”