It’s important you don’t get intimidated in competitions, but entrants into the 10th South West Chef of the Year competition would be allowed a whimper when they see the judging panel includes Michael Caines, Nathan Outlaw, James Tanner, Simon Hulstone, Mark Hix, Nathan Outlaw and more.
Entries are now open for the competition aimed at experienced pros, up and coming young chefs and amateur cooks.
A new class is being launched this year, the Junior Class, aimed at children aged 11 to 16.