CHEF'S TABLE
Where is MasterChef filmed?
Plus, everything you need to know about when and where to catch the new series
MASTERCHEF is celebrating its 20th anniversary on the BBC, welcoming 58 new amateur cooks to battling for the title.
Here's everything you need to know about the filming locations for the nation's favourite cooking competition.
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Where is MasterChef filmed?
London
Since 2014 MasterChef has been filmed at 3 Mills Studios, in Newham, east London.
The 20th anniversary series will be the last filmed at the former distillery which is now a film and television studio.
The studio has also been used for Gordon Ramsay: Cookalong Live, Million Pound Drop Live, Stand Up To Cancer, and Bad Girls.
Prior to that MasterChef was filmed in student halls at City University from 2005-2010, and then Ram Brewery in Wandsworth from 2011-2013.
As usual the 2024 contestants will work in professional kitchens in the quarter finals.
This time round the restaurants are Nessa and Joia.
And in a twist to the usual format, the final four contestants will travel to Singapore to cook for special guests including MasterChef Singapore judge Damian D'Silva at The Fullerton Bay Hotel.
They will then jet back to London to take on the chef's table at Le Gavroche under the watchful eye of past MasterChef: The Professionals judge Michel Roux Jr.
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Birmingham
It's been announced that from 2024 MasterChef will be filmed in Birmingham.
The show will be shot at the Digbeth Loc studios founded by the Peaky Blinders creator, Steven Knight.
Producers have signed a six-year deal at the studio, meaning the show will be filmed there until at least 2030.
Construction is set to be complete in autumn 2024.
Spinoff shows such as MasterChef: The Professionals and Celebrity MasterChef will also move to Birmingham.
What restaurants have previously featured on MasterChef?
Over the years the team has headed to some of the most wonderful restaurants across the UK and beyond.
In a visit to Sartoria in Mayfair, London, contestants had to prepare every dish on the menu.
In another challenge, they were tasked with cooking for Lord and Lady Fitzalan-Howard at the Carlton Towers in North Yorkshire.
They have also flown to Peru to work with chef Virgilio Martinez.
The contestants worked the hectic lunch service at his world-famous restaurant Central and were given three hours each to cook a dish from his impressive 17-course tasting menu.
Another year saw contestants head to the Glyndebourne opera house, before having to cook a five-course tasting menu at the Royal Society in London.
The team even flew out for the culinary adventure of a lifetime in Hong Kong in 2009.
When is MasterChef 2024 on TV?
MasterChef 2024 kicked off on April 1 at 6.30pm on BBC One.
There are 24 episodes over eight weeks, with three episodes a week.
Broadcast days vary week to week — check the BBC schedule to ensure you don’t miss out.
Where are the past MasterChef winners now?
- Series 1, 2005 - Thomasina Miers. Became the co-founder of Wahaca chain of Mexican Restaurants.
- Series 2, 2006 - Peter Bayless. Published My Father Could Only Boil Cornflakes and teaches at various cookery schools.
- Series 3, 2007 - Steve Wallis. Became the group head of culinery innovation at Two Sisters Food Group.
- Series 4, 2008 - James Nathan. Opened The Green Room restaurant in Cornwall and took over St Enodoc Hotel in Rock.
- Series 5, 2009 - Mat Follas. Wrote two cookery books and opened Bramble Cafe and Deli in Dorset with his wife.
- Series 6, 2010 - Dhruv Baker. Wrote Spice: Layers of Flavour and children's cookery book Spice Story, and became co-owner of Earlsfield Kitchen and The Jolly Gardeners in Wandsworth
- Series 7, 2011 - Tim Anderson. Opened Nanban Japanese restaurant in Shoreditch and wrote Nanban: Japanese Soul Food.
- Series 8, 2012 - Shelina Permalloo. Wrote Sunshine On A Plate and opened Lakaz Maman restaurant in Southampton.
- Series 9, 2013 – Natalie Coleman. She has written her own cookbook and is Head Chef at The Winchmore pub in London.
- Series 10, 2014 – Ping Coombes. She published her first book in 2016 and is a culinary partner and executive chef.
- Series 11, 2015 – Simon Wood. Has opened his first restaurant, called Wood, in Manchester’s First Street.
- Series 12, 2016 – Jane Devonshire. Jane has written two acclaimed cookbooks, run pop-ups and raised money for cancer charities.
- Series 13, 2017 - Dr Saliha Mahmood Ahmed. Runs her own website where she hosts a seasoned cookery school.
- Series 14, 2018 - Kenny Tutt. He is opening a new two-floor restaurant in his home town - Worthing, which is expected to open in May.
- Series 15, 2019 - Irini Tzortzoglou. She has published her first book, Under the Olive Tree: Recipes from my Greek Kitchen.
- Series 1, 2020 - Thomas Frake. He took part in Fantastic Food Festivals for 2021.
- Series 17, 2021 - Tom Rhodes. He now has his own cookery website and is a food influencer on Instagram.
- Series 18, 2022 - Eddie Scott. He has worked at Michelin starred The Pipe and Glass in East Yorkshire, and Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea, as well as working on his debut cookbook, ‘Misarana’ due out in Spring 2024.
- Series 19, 2023 - Chariya Khattiyot. She has appeared on MasterChef Thailand as a guest chef and is opening her first restaurant near her home in Alton in 2024.
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