The second series starts next month.
Young MasterChef returns for a second series, as nine of Britain’s best young foodies press pause on their day jobs to put their cooking skills to the test. Judging their every move is Michelin-trained social media sensation Poppy O’ Toole, who is joined by new judge – chef, author and YouTube food star, Big Has.
Poppy O’Toole:
“We have super high expectations but I know standards are going to be up there. I can’t wait to get started and find 2024’s Young MasterChef Champion!”
After the first series shone a spotlight on this country’s self-taught young foodies, all with dreams of making it in Britain’s food revolution, the competition is now hotter than ever. This time, the ambitious cooks will also be stepping out of the MasterChef kitchen to work on real world challenges – including treating volunteers at a busy community kitchen to a special meal of their own and wild outdoor cooking for a party of celebs. Throughout the series, the contestants will be joined by many prestigious guest judges.
Big Has:
“This is going to be special. I’m ready for the cooks to walk through the doors and show us what they’ve got.”
This year’s foodie hopefuls are hungry for success and are paving their own way outside of their day jobs; from running their own at home takeaway businesses, creating pop-ups and cooking for their growing social media followings. Now, they are taking another leap into the MasterChef kitchen to prove they have what it takes to reach the endgame. The stage is set for the ultimate kitchen battle, as Young MasterChef returns to shake things up for 2024.
The first episode of Young MasterChef will air on 8 January on BBC iPlayer at 6am and 8pm on BBC Three with episodes airing weekly. All episodes of series one of Young MasterChef are available on BBC iPlayer.
