Have you got the talents to rustle up some exquisite grub? Well then this competition might be for you.

Ireland’s leading chefs Ross Lewis, Kevin Thornton, Paul Kelly and Wade Murphy have teamed up to launch the search for Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year 2013.

Now its 23^rd year, the theme of this year’s competition is “Food Memories: Your Interpretation?”

The theme will be carried right through to the final event; where the young chefs will use the past as an inspiration for the future, in order to create contemporary dishes that reflect re-imaginings of flavours, ingredients and presentation.

Euro-Toques are looking for three simple winning ingredients when it comes to selecting successful candidates for Young Chef of the Year – talent, enthusiasm and a passion for Irish food and heritage.

“Last year’s competition was the highlight of my career so far. I got to meet so many influential mentors during each stage and it was the perfect opportunity for me to develop my skills further while promoting Irish cooking with Failte Ireland and Euro-Toques”  said Ciaran Elliott, Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year 2012.

The competition is searching for young chefs of all backgrounds, aged between 18-26. To enter the competition check out their website. Closing date for the online entries is September 23^rd.

Below, top chefs discuss their own "food memories":

The culinary competition will conclude on November 24^th when the Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year 2013 will be announced at an exclusive event in Dublin by a judging panel, which will include prominent Irish chefs and guest judges.

Well-known Euro-Toques Ireland members include Paul Flynn, Martin Shanahan, Darina Allen, Rachel Allen, Kevin Thornton, Ross Lewis, Derry Clarke, Paul Kelly.

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