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The Welsh culinary competitions, which have traditionally been held on alternate years, will also for the first time be open to Wales born chefs who are now working outside the country. Previously, the competitions have been restricted to chefs living, working or studying in Wales.
The finals of both competitions will be held during the Welsh International Culinary Championships at Coleg Llandrillo, Rhos-on-Sea, Colwyn Bay from February 15 to 18, 2016. The Junior Chef of Wales contest opens the championships on the Monday and the National Chef of Wales final brings the curtain down on the four-day event on the Thursday afternoon.
In addition to having the prestige of being the best chefs in Wales, the winners will go through to the UK semi-finals of the Junior Chef of the Year and National Chef of the Year contests.