How to Apply for MasterChef

Applying for MasterChef UK

MasterChef has been a BBC staple since the 90s, and the 20th-anniversary series is set to start on April 1, 2024. If you're wondering how to apply, the applications for MasterChef 2025 are now open. Simply fill out the online form for your chance to compete in the famous kitchen.

Requirements to Apply

To apply for MasterChef, you must meet specific criteria, including being over 18 years old, an amateur cook, and a UK resident. You also cannot have worked professionally in a kitchen setting or for Shine TV or the BBC. Additionally, you must not have appeared in any previous series of MasterChef.

Application Deadline and Process

While the BBC has not set a deadline yet, applicants must be 18 years old by September 1, 2024. The application form consists of four sections, where you'll share your culinary influences and experiences in the kitchen. Remember to take your time and submit only one application to avoid disqualification.