A Coleg Cambria student is set to compete in a prestigious global cooking contest.

Sion Hughes will represent the UK in the Senior Chef category at the Global Chefs Challenge in Singapore.

Mr Hughes, from Wrexham, is currently studying for a work-based Level 3 Professional Cookery qualification at the college, alongside his role as spa head chef at Carden Park near Chester.

The contest will take place over four days from October 22 at the Expo Centre.

He will be up against 15 of the world's best chefs.

In preparation, Mr Hughes has been working with award-winning executive chef Graham Tinsley, who has competed in five Culinary Olympics and five Culinary World Cups.

Anwen Regan, a catering and hospitality practitioner at Cambria, said: "Sion is a credit to himself and the college, he is hugely talented and his abilities already surpass the requirements of the course, demonstrating his passion for continual growth in his craft.

"This opportunity is a huge milestone in his career, showcasing not only his skill but his potential to make a lasting impact in the culinary world – we wish him the very best of luck."

Mr Hughes secured his place in the finals by excelling at the European regional heats in Italy last year.

In Singapore, he will be tasked with creating a four-course menu, each dish 'showcasing his creativity and skill'.

A spokesperson for Carden Park said: "We are incredibly proud of Sion and wish him the very best as he embarks on this exciting journey to Singapore."

Mr Hughes said: "We have worked tirelessly to try and present the best menu possible, and with Singapore just around the corner, the excitement is really starting to build.

"I’m truly honoured to be able to represent my country on the world stage and hope to bring home a great result."