Calling all Calderdale chefs as applications open for next series of MasterChef: The Professionals

Have you been glued to the latest series of MasterChef: The Professionals and think you would like to give it a go?

Well, chefs in Calderdale can now apply for the next series of the hit BBC two show which sees professionals compete to be crowned the Masterchef champion.

Read: Gregg Wallace takes a tour of the Quality Street Factory in Halifax for BBC Christmas specialApplicants must be professional chefs aged 20 or above on April 29 2019 and must have the right to live and work in the UK (including Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and Channel Islands).

They must also have worked for at least two years as a chef in a professional kitchen and/or have the following minimum qualifications: NVQ level 3, 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent.

Anyone who has always had a passion for cooking and believe they have what it takes is encouraged to apply.

The competition show, produced for the BBC by Shine TV, follows professional chefs as they compete in a series of challenges for top chefs Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti as well as Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace.

Those who wish to apply need to fill out this application form.Read: Hollywood icon Robert De Niro dines at Halifax town centre restaurant