BBC MasterChef Applications

MasterChef is on the hunt for the UK’s most talented home cooks to apply for the next
series of the hit BBC One programme.
Following the huge success of the 2026 series, featuring judges Anna Haugh and Grace
Dent, a brand-new competition is due to film later this year. Programme makers are
searching for the next line-up; home cooks who are full of skill and passion, with a
desire to showcase their fabulous dishes to the nation.
The competition represents the diversity of extraordinary home cooks up and down the
UK and provides a snapshot into the culinary delights cooked in home kitchens across
the country.
The series has proven popular with keen amateur cooks who want to push themselves
out of their comfort zone and have something to prove. Throughout the competition, the
contestants have the opportunity to learn a huge amount about both themselves and
their love of food.
2026 Champion Jhané Gibson says: “MasterChef is so much more than just a cooking
competition! It made me a better cook for sure, but it also really pushed me to realise
my potential. You become part of the MasterChef family and I made so many lifelong
friends along the way. If you’re thinking of applying, just go for it. You never know where
it could take you.”
The MasterChef team say: “Appearing on MasterChef can be a thrilling experience and
life changing for some. We’ve had contestants from all walks of life; some who have
been cooking since they were young, others who have only recently fallen in love with
food. Either way, seeing amazing home cooks tell their stories through their food and
really push themselves to impress the judges is incredible and we’d love to hear from
cooks who have the urge to give it a go.”