apple, walnut toffee, chutney and Halen Mon.
The finalists had three hours to produce their menu under the supervision of an experienced panel of judges which included Colin Gray, Shaun Hill, Stuart McLoed, Danny Burke and Nick Davies.
Judge, Colin Gray said: “The taste and flavour of the dishes was something that you can be proud of.
“These chefs are the future of our industry. This is the type of competition to challenge them to better themselves and helps us to spot talent for the Culinary Team Wales.”
In addition to winning the coveted title, Steffan also receives a set of F. Dick Knives and will spend a week’s work experience with head chef Simon Radley at The Chester Grosvenor, Chester.
He will also be automatically out through to the Young National Chef of the Year semi-final organised by The Master Chefs of Great Britain.
The WICC are organised by the Culinary Association of Wales and main sponsor is Food and Drink Wales, the Welsh Assembly Government’s department representing the food and drink industry. The four-day event was packed with exciting competitions for learner, junior and senior chefs and waiting staff.
Other sponsors of the WICC include Meat Promotion Wales/Hybu Cig Cymru, Castell Howell, Harlech Foods, Nuttals, Churchill, MCS Tech, Rollergrill, Koppertcress and Dick Knives.
