A chef from Harrow is in the running to be named one of the best cooks in the UK after impressing a panel of top judges at a cook-off.

Imraj Choudhury, of Bina Tandoori, an Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant in Harrow, is a finalist in the Master Chef Promotions competition – a project celebrating the very best in the hospitality and catering sector and aimed at inspiring the next generation of food heroes.

Imraj says: “Cooking in the Master Chef Promotions competition is one of the highlights of my entire career, it was an honour to share a kitchen with so many talented chefs. I am keeping my fingers crossed I have done enough to win.”

The challenge saw chefs showcase their skills by creating a signature dish in just 45 minutes.

A panel of expert judges, including celebrity chef and founder of The Curry Club Pat Chapman, rated the finalists based on factors such as taste, presentation and hygiene.

The results will be announced at a gala dinner to be held next month in Birmingham, with a total of 25 chefs going head-to-head for one of the industry’s top honours.

The event will be broadcast around the world, with global satellite TV coverage from a host of stations. In the UK it can be viewed on Channel S, a Bangladeshi channel available through Sky.

For more details on the competition visit masterchefpromotions.co.uk.