Masterchef: | The Professionals

: Standout finalists included Luke Emmess , head chef at the Wykeham Arms in Winchester ( Instagram ).

: Applications are currently open for Series 19 ( The Staff Canteen ). To apply, candidates must: Be a professional chef aged 20 or over. MasterChef: The Professionals

: 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. : Standout finalists included Luke Emmess , head

Be a UK resident with a valid passport and the right to work in the UK. : Private chef Gareth Baty was crowned the

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 ).