The team opened their campaign with the first element of the competition, the ‘Table of Fire’ which saw them prepare four different kinds of cold and hot finger food, a cold, festive fish or seafood platter, hot main courses and dessert for 12 people.

Culinary Association of Wales president Arwyn Watkins, OBE, managing director of  Cambrian Training Company, said: “The team has made a good start to the competition. The teamwork was brilliant and the bronze medal is a great springboard.”