Applications for MasterChef: The Professionals series 17 are now open!

Applications are now open to take part in the BBC's latest series of MasterChef: The Professionals. Returning for series 17 in 2024, MasterChef: The Professionals sets out to find undiscovered new talent and exciting food from within the culinary world.

The contest is judged by chefs Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti, with Gregg Wallace presenting. The competition is a unique opportunity for professional chefs from all kitchens and background to share their food, skills, and culinary flair, whilst competing against some of the country’s best up and coming talent.

Previous participants have included Gary Maclean, William Chilila, Adam Handling, Elly Wentworth and Nikita Pathakji, with Tom Hamblet, crowned winner of the most recent series.

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?

Entrants must be professional chefs aged 20 or over (as of 25th April 2024), have the right to live and work in the UK and have worked for at least two years as a chef in a professional kitchen and/or have an NVQ Level 3 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent.

For more details and to fill out an application for this year's competition, visit www.masterchef.com/professionals.

Applications will close 18 March 2024.