San Diego Center for Children Young Master Chef competition

Some local young chefs gave a taste test of their talents Wednesday at the Young Master Chef Competition.

The San Diego Center for Children hosted the event in Linda Vista for teens, ages 13 to 18.

Participants teamed up with two other local chefs to create their dishes.

Aside from being a friendly competition, it’s meant to teach lessons that carry over outside the kitchen.

Food was judged by local executive chefs based on taste, execution, presentation and caloric value.