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Who is MasterChef 2020 winner Thomas Frake?

Thomas Frake

THOMAS Frake was crowned winner on MasterChef 2020, whipping up an array of delicious concoctions for Judges Greg Wallace and John Torode.

But who is the victorious chef of MasterChef 2020 and what do we know about him?

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Thomas Frake was crowned winner MasterChef 2020Credit: WARNING: Use of this image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures' Digital Picture

Who is Thomas Frake?

Thomas, 33 is from London.

He is a banking and international finance worker.

After starting as one of the hopeful 60 contestants, he managed to impress judges with his array of dishes, landing himself a place in the MasterChef 2020 finals round.

When was Thomas Frake crowned winner of MasterChef?

He went on to win the show.

Thomas said: “Honestly, it’s a dream come true. It’s been immense and the best thing I’ve ever done in my life. I can’t see me not working in food for the rest of my life.

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Thomas Frake sets to work on one of his dishes on MasterChef 2020Credit: WARNING: Use of this image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures' Digital Picture

His love of food came from his travels to Greece and Spain where he tried all sorts of Mediterranean food for the first time.

He said: "I love to understand why and how ingredients are cultivated where they are, the people that farm them, how food then influences culture."

He is keen on the technical side of things, stating: "Understanding process and ratio is very important to me. It's as much about the chemistry as it is about the passion and art."

Serving up a traditional roast dinner to the judges, Gregg Wallace was quick to let him know he thought his dish was fantastic.

He exclaimed, "I think this dish is a triumph" with John quickly adding, "I'm very excited by your roast dinner."

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Judges Greg Wallace and John Torode take the contestants through their paces on the MasterChef seriesCredit: BBC

Does Thomas Frake have Instagram?

Thomas has his own Instagram account

He regularly posts photos of his foodie creations.

After standing in one of the knock-out line-ups he writes on his Instagram page, "MasterChef UK is like nothing I have ever experienced. The mental torment is profound and every decision truly life-changing.";

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