Masterchef: The Professionals searching for talented chefs to compete - how to apply

The BBC One competitive cooking show is looking to find talented chefs to compete.
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BBC competitive cooking show Masterchef: The Professionals will soon be returning for its 17th series - and is on the lookout for talented chefs to participate.

Applications are now open for the 2024 series, with Masterchef: The Professionals searching for chefs from all kitchens and backgrounds to challenge themselves on the UK’s leading cookery competition.

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Masterchef: The Professionals is a spin-off version of the original Masterchef format, which was first created in 2008 for BBC Two. 

Since 2020, Masterchef: The Professionals has aired on BBC One, and has seen many professional chefs take on the competition, and following the show have gone on to achieve notable success. 

The professional chefs will compete in various challenges throughout the show, which includes; skills test, signature dish, invention test, cook for the critics, mass catering, chef’s table and more. 

The show is split into heats, before the quarter final, knockout week, semi-finals and finals week. 

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The professional chefs will need to impress the likes of Greg Wallace, Monica Galetti and Marcus Wareing among many others. 

Masterchef: The Professionals are encouraging chefs to apply for upcoming series.Masterchef: The Professionals are encouraging chefs to apply for upcoming series.
Masterchef: The Professionals are encouraging chefs to apply for upcoming series.

How to apply for Masterchef: The Professionals?

Applications for the upcoming series of Masterchef: The Professionals are now open. 

To apply, visit masterchef.tv/professionals/, where you will be directed an application form. 

Application will close on Monday, March 18 2024.

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