Closing date for Skills Competition approaches

The intermediate competition is open to all chefs under the age of 25 on January 1 this year who work or study in Wales. Chefs will be given 90 minutes to prepare, cook and present a main course and dessert for two covers. The advanced competition is for chefs of all ages, with judges keen to identify highly skilled competitors capable of representing Wales in future World Association of Chefs' Societies competitions. Chefs will be allowed two hours to prepare, cook and present a three-course meal. In both competitions, chefs will be expected to prepare a range of dishes using specific ingredients set out in the competition brief whilst also using their creative flair. The winner of the competition will be given the opportunity to go forward to represent their country at WorldSkills UK. The aim of the most talented young Welsh chefs is to secure a place in the UK team for WorldSkills 2011 in London, where they will match their skills against the best in the world in their vocation. To go forward from SkillsCompetition Wales to WorldSkills UK, chefs must be born on or after January 1, 1989 The conference is this year being held in association with Castell Howell Foods' Christmas Catering Show at Cross Hands on September 22 and 23. The SkillsCompetition Wales for chefs is organised by Cambrian Training Company in partnership with National Training Federation Wales, Fforwm, Tourism Training For Wales, People 1st and The Hospitality Provider Network.