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Showcases of Culinary Talent From Around the World

Held every February, the Welsh International Culinary Championships is a mouthwatering three-day showcase of world class chefs from across the UK and Europe.

Hosted by Coleg Llandrillo Cymru, Rhos on Sea from February 14-16 in 2012, the championships are designed to celebrate the nation's culinary skills and rich variety of quality food. The popular event is packed with exciting competitions for learner, junior and senior chefs and waiting staff.

A highlight is the prestigious Battle for the Dragon contest, which sees the Welsh National Culinary Team in action against two invited international teams. The national culinary teams do battle in the heat of the kitchen over three days, with each challenged to cook a three-course meal for 80 people under the watchful eyes of a panel of international judges.

In 2012, Wales will be competing against Italy and 2006 Dragon Trophy winners Germany.

Other major attractions include the National Chef of Wales Final and a Cake Cymru show for sugarcraft and cake decorating competitors. The National Chef of Wales and Junior Chef of Wales contest are held on alternate years.

The National Chef of Wales 2012 finalists are: Chris Owen, 25, sous chef at the Castle Hotel, Conwy; Jonathan Reed, senior chef de partie at the Royal Sportsman Hotel, Porthmadog; Karl Jones Hughes, head chef at Hotel Plas Hyfryd, Narberth and Ryan Jones, 28, sous chef at Ffresh Restaurant at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff.

The championships are organised by the Welsh Culinary Association (WCA) with sponsorship from the Welsh Government to promote the Wales the True Taste food and drink industry brand, Unilever Food Solutions and Hybu Cig Cymru/ Meat Promotion Wales.

Click here for a live stream for the competitions in Llandudno