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It is the last semi-final in MasterChef episode 18 and the three remaining chefs are in close competition for a place in finals week. For their first challenge, they are sent to cook at an exclusive address in Padstow, Cornwall – Paul Ainsworth at No 6. Chef Paul Ainsworth honed his skills with culinary legends Gary Rhodes, Gordon Ramsay and Marcus Wareing before striking out on his own in Cornwall. With his unique inimitable style of combining playful creativity with bold, beautiful and perfectly balanced flavours Paul won a Michelin star and he is now considered one of the greatest chefs

Tonight in MasterChef episode 17 – The Professionals 2018 the first three remaining semi-finalists battle it out for a place in finals week. They are sent to work alongside one of the countries’ leading chefs, Michael Caines. Caines is creating a new food legacy in his own country house hotel and restaurant in Exmouth – Lympstone Manor. Having held two Michelin stars at Gidleigh Park for 18 years, Caines embarked on his own venture in 2017 – a culmination of his lifelong dream to create and shape his own vision for generations to come.     Lympstone Manor draws on

On MasterChef episode 16 it is semi-finals week and the competition is sizzling with fresh new talent. MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace teams up with chef Monica Galetti and Michelin-starred Marcus Wareing to continue their search for this year’s MasterChef: The Professionals Champion.     MasterChef episode 16 – The Professionals 2018   In this programme, the remaining eight chefs face a double-headed beast of a challenge in the MasterChef kitchen. It is do or die as they stake their claim to the competition and the opportunity to cook in some of the most influential and unique kitchens in the UK.

Knockout week continues on MasterChef episode 15 – The Professionals 2018. Chef Monica Galetti and Michelin-starred chef Marcus Wareing scrutinise the chefs every move in their bid to uncover the professional chef to crown culinary superstar of 2018.     MasterChef episode 15 – The Professionals 2018   Tonight, the second group of five chefs face two intense challenges set by Monica and Marcus. The chefs must cook together for the first time as a team to create an exceptional three-course, fine-dining menu at one of London’s most prestigious addresses, The Royal College of Physicians. Celebrating their 500th anniversary, the

Knockout week continues on MasterChef episode 14: The Professionals. Chef Monica Galetti and Michelin-starred chef Marcus Wareing scrutinise the chefs’ every move in their bid to uncover the professional chef to crown culinary superstar of 2018.     Only ten outstanding chefs remain in the competition and they have been split into two groups of five. Tonight the first group are set two daunting challenges by Monica and Marcus, which test them further than any previous round.   MasterChef episode 14 – The Professionals 2018   For the first time, the professionals must show they can work together as a

It is knockout week on MasterChef episode 13 – The Professionals 2018. MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace teams up with two of Britain’s leading chefs – Michelin-starred Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti. The kitchen is heating up as the judges’ hunt for the country’s next culinary superstar.     MasterChef episode 13 – The Professionals 2018   After four weeks of intense competition, the 12 most talented chefs remain from the initial 48. Tonight, for the first time they all come together in the MasterChef kitchen, where their fate rests in an almighty cook-off. Alternative download – mp4 video file The

Tonight in MasterChef episode 12 is the last quarter-final sees the six strongest chefs from this week’s heats attempt to impress Monica and Marcus in two crucial challenges. Only the three most talented chefs will go through to knockout week and continue their pursuit of the MasterChef: The Professionals title.     MasterChef episode 12 – The Professionals 2018   First up, the chefs face the new challenge, the judges’ favourite ingredient test. Monica wants the six chefs to invent a dish that celebrates a key ingredient, eggs. Every chef will have used eggs in a myriad of ways, but how

In the last heat of the competition in MasterChef episode 11, the final six chefs enter the MasterChef kitchen to face the skills test, the first vital step to becoming the MasterChef: The Professionals Champion 2018. Under the judges’ steely gaze, the chefs have to show they have the true grit and pure talent to mark them out as a future star.     MasterChef episode 11 – The Professionals 2018   The contestants will be hoping to sweeten the judges with their take on Marcus’s dish of caramelised pineapple with a caramel nut garnish. Monica, Gregg and Marcus scrutinise

In MasterChef episode 10 it’s the final week of the heats and six more professional chefs from across the UK head into the MasterChef kitchen determined to show the judges they have star cooking quality.     The first challenge to test their mettle is the infamous skills test. Under close scrutiny from Monica, Marcus and Gregg, the chefs have their skills, knowledge and confidence put to the test. The first skills test has been set by Marcus.   MasterChef episode 10 – The Professionals 2018 The chefs have to roll, form and fill pasta to make a dish of