MasterChef: The Professionals 2022: applications are now open

MasterChef: The Professionals

MasterChef: The Professionals

Standard Supplier 3rd February 2022
MasterChef: The Professionals

MasterChef: The Professionals 2022: applications are now open

Boost your career this year - compete on one of the UK’s biggest culinary stages, gain
access to world class mentors, showcase your passion,
this is your opportunity!


MasterChef: The Professionals is back for its 15th series.
Judges Monica Galetti, Marcus Wareing and Gregg Wallace are looking to discover exciting new talent, new
food, and ultimately a chef that can become the next MasterChef champion! 

As one of the country’s premier cooking competitions, it offers a unique opportunity for professional chefs
to showcase their culinary skills and creative talents to the judges and the audience, whilst competing
against some of the best emerging chefs in the industry. 

MasterChef the Professionals has been a platform for chefs gaining wider visibility; audiences have been
introduced to some of the catering industry’s exciting talent. Dan Lee (2021), Louisa Ellis (2017), Gary
Maclean (2016), Santosh Shah (2020), William Chilila (2018), Adam Handling (2013), Elly Wentworth
(2016), Stuart Deeley (2019), and Marianne Lumb (2009) to name a few.

The competition welcomes applications from chefs with a range of culinary backgrounds and experiences
and celebrates the diversity of people and food culture found all over the UK.
For more details and to fill out an application for this year’s competition visit: 


Applications close Friday 25th March 2022

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