A DUNFERMLINE chef is continuing to cook up success after being shortlisted for the Scottish Excellence Young Chef of the Year award.

Jack Coghill, who is head chef at Jack 'O' Bryan's, will find out his fate at an awards ceremony in Edinburgh on March 21.

The 24 year-old finds himself up against a Sous Chef from Glasgow’s Michelin starred Cail Bruich Restaurant and a young chef from Gleneagles.

Jack, who covers every discipline within the kitchen of his family run restaurant as well as being an extremely skilled pastry chef and chocolatier, was honoured to be among those shortlisted for the accolade.

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“I am absolutely delighted to be putting Dunfermline on the map at these prestigious awards," he said.

"It’s not often that small, independent restaurants such as ourselves, make it into the shortlist for such leading competitions, which tend to naturally attract large Hotel Groups and very well known establishments to take part.

"I feel that I've got as good a chance as any young chef of winning the category, even more so really, as I cover absolutely everything myself at Jack ‘O' Bryans, preparing all my own desserts from scratch.

"I've become known for my artisan chocolates too, with many recent media articles likening me to Scotland’s answer to Willy Wonka!

“It's going to be a real occasion for my family and our loyal staff members to attend the awards dinner.

"I am very grateful for all the support I have had so far from our customers and the people of Dunfermline – I would like nothing better than to bring home this title for all of them!”