GREAT British Bake Off finalist Richard Burr has teamed up with Chef and Brewer pub, the Blue Cap in Sandiway to search for Northwich’s perfect pudding.

The Proof is in the Pudding competition gives aspiring local bakers the chance to suggest their ideal pudding, which, if chosen, will be added to a Chef and Brewer menu and appear in pubs up and down the country.

Entrants have the chance to conjure up their dream pudding on the Chef and Brewer website and via an app on its Facebook page.

Richard will choose his top five recipes to go to a nationwide vote on the Facebook page and website.

The overall winner will receive a KitchenAid mixer and see their pudding featured on a future Chef and Brewer menu nationwide.

Richard said: “For me baking has always been about experimenting with flavour combinations and unusual ingredients.

“We are on the lookout for pudding creations that are innovative, original and exciting - something that is going to stand out from the rest and really make you want to try it.”

Blue Cap general manager, Mimi Shore, said: “We are hoping to find pudding ideas which are creative and delicious; whether it’s an old favourite, a personal speciality or a classic pudding with a modern twist. We can’t wait to see what the Northwich community come up with.”

People can enter until Sunday, November 23 at www.chefandbrewer.com or by using the Proof is in the Pudding app on the Facebook page, www.facebook.com/chefandbrewer.