The hunt for a young chef who wants to make it to the top of the culinary world.
20 Episodes
2008
29 Episodes
2009
18 Episodes
2010
24 Episodes
2011
24 Episodes
2012
24 Episodes
2013
21 Episodes
2014
21 Episodes
2015
21 Episodes
2016
21 Episodes
2017
21 Episodes
2018
21 Episodes
2019
18 Episodes
2020
22 Episodes
2021
18 Episodes
2022
21 Episodes
2023
The show returns for its sixteenth series as 32 ambitious chefs from across the country battle to become the 2023 champion. Presiding over the UK’s most revered cooking competition are Michelin-starred chef Marcus Wareing, renowned chef Monica Galetti and celebrated MasterChef judge Gregg Wallace, all eager to discover a brand new culinary star. Over seven weeks, the 32 professional chefs will have their skills, creativity and culinary knowledge put to the test in a series of demanding challenges as the judges hunt out the most impressive talent in the industry. Only the best will be in with a chance of winning the coveted trophy.
21 Episodes
2024
21 Episodes
2026