The 18th series of the UK competition saw significant changes to its judging panel and location. The show moved its filming home to and introduced a new judge, Matt Tebbutt ( The Caterer ), who joined long-standing judges Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti ( WalesOnline ).
: Private chef Gareth Baty was crowned the winner of MasterChef: The Professionals 2026 in late March ( The Caterer ). He is the nineteenth champion of the professional series. MasterChef: The Professionals
: The show retained its classic high-pressure format, including the signature Skills Test , where chefs must replicate a dish or ingredient preparation demonstrated by the judges within 15–20 minutes ( Wikipedia ). Production & Applications The 18th series of the UK competition saw
While there is no formal "paper" associated with MasterChef: The Professionals , there is plenty of information available about the recently concluded . If you are looking for a summary or "paper" style overview of the show's recent activity, here are the key highlights: Overview of the 2026 Series He is the nineteenth champion of the professional series
: Applications are currently open for Series 19 ( The Staff Canteen ). To apply, candidates must: Be a professional chef aged 20 or over.
: The series is produced by Endemol Shine UK and Banijay for the BBC.
