Food
Station:
BBC One (UK)
Status:
Running
Start:
2005-02-21
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John Torode and Gregg Wallace are looking for the country's next star chef. Those who make it through to the quarter-final must prove their knowledge and passion for food. The heats have produced four exceptional cooks, but only one of them will make it through today to become a semi-finalist. Initially named Masterchef Goes Large, the series changed it's name to Masterchef in 2008.
Next Episode is 'Episode 16' (Season 20 Episode 16) and airs on 06 May 2024 14:00 (CDT).
S20E13 - Episode 13
MasterChef 2024 has reached the final week of heats, and this time there's a twist. To celebrate the 20th anniversary, ten familiar faces have been invited back to battle for the title for the second time in Comeback Week. They will face two challenges specially designed to see just how much they have progressed since their last visit. This is an opportunity that none of them will want to waste, as only the best six will earn a place in the last quarter-final.
The first five re-enter the MasterChef arena hoping to redeem themselves. It won't be an easy ride, as John and Gregg want to see how far they have come by way of their two best plates. Each dish will need to demonstrate top-notch execution and exquisite flavours. The comeback crew include a fire-breathing circus performer and a DJ, so creativity and performance from the group should get off to a flying start.
All five will need to keep their wits about them as they head straight into their next task, and this time it's all about the classics - think beef bourguignon, a roast dinner or even fish and chips. They will need to produce one dish based on a classic of any origin that captures its essence and demonstrates why it is so loved. Can the competitors turn the traditional up a notch, or will they push things too far? Joining the judges will be one of the country's most exciting cookery talents and a past MasterChef: The Professionals finalist – Matthew Ryle. Matthew is not only trained in the classics, but is now executive chef at Maison Francois in London, where he delivers a menu that celebrates classic cookery at the highest level. He's also taken his cookery prowess online and has achieved a following of over 1.6 million. The comeback contestants will need to pull out all the stops if they want to live up to Matthew's expectations.
With every morsel scrutinised, the final decision will be left to John and Gregg, who will pick their best three cooks of the night. They will head into this week's quarter-final, while the other two will experience déja vu and say goodbye.
Air Date: 30 Apr 2024 15:00 (CDT)
S20E14 - Episode 14
Five more comeback contestants return to the competition to try their luck again. A quarter-final place awaits those who outperform the others across two tough challenges.
The first request from John and Gregg is for two outstanding plates of food - a main course and dessert that prove they have learnt from past mistakes. Some might be brave enough to recreate recipes from their past attempt. They will have one hour and 45 minutes to get creative and nail the brief. Nobody will head home after this round, but the judges won't forget dishes that leave a bad taste in their mouth.
Next up, the comeback crew must show drive as they each design a dish that they would serve from a food truck. It will need to be a street-food gem to set socials alight and leave people queuing for more. This food style is right up the street of the guest taster - MasterChef: The Professionals 2019 champion, Stuart Deeley. Stuart's food is a celebration of what he likes to eat, so he'll be expecting to see real personality in the contestant's creations. Will they deliver a trucking treat that will tickle the taste buds? Or will their truck be towed back home?
It's then crunch time, and the three who have impressed the most can celebrate with a place in the last quarter-final, with their dream of becoming MasterChef champion 2024 still very much alive.
Air Date: 02 May 2024 15:00 (CDT)
S20E15 - Episode 15
It's all to play for as this week's six best comeback contestants return for the last quarter-final and the chance to push on into Knockout Week. Just one challenge awaits, so the hopefuls will need to go big or risk going home.
Success won't be easy as the judges have invited renowned restaurant critic Jimi Famurewa to set the brief, which is all about fusion. The super six will need to create one dish that brings two unrelated food cultures and cuisines onto one plate in perfect harmony. Fusion is incredibly risky business, but done well, it can result in some of the most thrilling food imaginable.
With limited places left in Knockout Week, the three whose fusions fail to make their mark will lose out on a place, leaving the best remaining cooks to take on next-level cooking, as the hunt for this year's MasterChef champion continues.
Air Date: 03 May 2024 13:30 (CDT)
S20E16 - Episode 16
The first group of eight head into battle and are immediately hit with an Invention Test. The larder has been stocked with some of the finest foods, so the only limitation will be the contestants' imaginations. The hopefuls need to step up when it matters and serve up John and Gregg a dish worthy of Knockout Week, as at the end, three of them will be emptying their lockers and heading for the exit.
The five lucky cooks who make it through will be rewarded with a shift in their first professional kitchen. There's no better place to start than in fine-dining bistro Nessa in London's glittering West End, where Michelin-trained executive chef Tom Cenci delivers a stunning menu packed with both originality and twists on the classics. This is a real chance for our amateurs to roll their sleeves up, sample life in the industry and deliver some top-notch cooking.
No more amateurs will leave the competition, but John and Gregg will be in the dining room scrutinising every plate that leaves the pass. With the MasterChef trophy in sight, nobody will want to leave a bad impression.
Air Date: 06 May 2024 14:00 (CDT)
S20E17 - Episode 17
Knockout Week continues, and the second group of eight remaining amateurs return to MasterChef for the opportunity of a lifetime – the chance to cook in their first professional kitchen. To get there, they will need to dig into their repertoire for some killer culinary ideas, as their first task is a daunting Invention Test. The larder is open for business with some stunning fish, poultry, meat and veg ready to be scooped up and turned into something outrageously good. The three who impress the least will lose out on the ultimate culinary adventure.
The five who manage to keep it together and win the judges over will head off into unfamiliar territory as they get their first taste of life as a professional chef. The successful five will earn their stripes at Joia restaurant, which overlooks Battersea Power Station. Under the watchful eye of Portuguese head chef Jose Jara, it will take every ounce of focus for the competitors to impress diners with dishes that celebrate the food of Jose's cultural roots.
John and Gregg will be keeping a close eye from the dining room and hoping the cooks can knock it out the park. At this stage of the game, any mistakes could come back to haunt them as the race for the MasterChef 2024 trophy forges on.
Air Date: 08 May 2024 14:00 (CDT)
S20E18 - Episode 18
Knockout Week draws to a close as the week's best cooks return to compete for a place in this year's semi-finals. This is the sharp end of the competition, so it will take bags of self-belief and some perfect plates to get there.
What better way to celebrate MasterChef's 20th birthday than with some canapes? The contenders need to create sweet or savoury bite-size chunks of loveliness that would elevate even the most sophisticated of parties. With just under two hours to come up with nine identical portions of canape heaven, they need to produce morsels that would have the most seasoned party-goers clamouring for the silver trays.
The one who doesn't bring the party as much as the rest will be sent home, leaving the rest with a huge sense of achievement as they sail into the semi-finals, one step closer to becoming MasterChef champion 2024.
Air Date: 10 May 2024 13:30 (CDT)