Calling all chefs! Applications now open for MasterChef: The Professionals 2025

Shine TV, makers of the world-class MasterChef: The Professionals, are on the hunt for the UK’s most talented, up-and-coming chefs to apply for the 18th series, for BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

The competition continues from our new home in Digbeth, Birmingham, to showcase and celebrate exceptional culinary talent from across the UK and provide a springboard for chefs to achieve industry acclaim.

The latest series was a huge success, with Lancaster-based chef, Dan Merriman triumphing as the 2024 Champion.

Over the years, MasterChef: The Professionals has propelled a number of culinary rising stars into the spotlight, with alumni including Nikita Pathakji, Daniel Lee, Steve Groves, Elly Wentworth, Gary Maclean, Matthew Ryle, Santosh Shah, Adam Handling MBE, and Louisa Ellis.

Now, the search is on for the 2025’s line-up - chefs who ooze raw talent, passion, culinary skills and creativity – who are ready to impress the judges and captivate audiences.

Whether working in fine-dining establishments, pop-up kitchens, in private households, this is an opportunity for professional chefs to elevate their careers through competition and gain exposure to some of the best culinary mentors in the industry.

Think you’ve got what it takes to enter MasterChef: The Professionals 2025?

To enter, chefs must meet the eligibility requirements and complete an online application.

The closing date is March 31st 2025.

www.masterchef.tv/professionals

The competition celebrates the diversity of food culture found throughout the UK and we encourage and welcome applications from chefs of all backgrounds. We actively endeavour to accommodate any person with specific needs or requirements.