YOUNGSTERS cooked up a storm as they battled it out to be crowned top chef.

Salisbury Rotary Club's young chef competition was held at Wellington Academy in Ludgershall on January 28.

It was judged by Mike Clarke and Sam Twyman of Forking Out 4 Food in Salisbury, who praised the competitors in a hard-fought competition.

Liam Jewitt won best in class and will now compete in the district final, which will be held at the Bournemouth College of Food and Hospitality on February 27.