MasterChef 2018 UK: When does is start? Who are the judges and more… all you need to know

The cooking competition returns
Aime Grant Cumberbatch26 February 2018

Another group of would-be chefs are heading to the MasterChef kitchen to put their cooking skills to the test.

But who will whip up a storm and who will leave a bad taste in the judges’ mouths?

Here’s everything you need to know about the new series.

Who’s in it this year?

Out of thousands of applicants, a total of 56 home cooks will be battling it out across weekly heats. In episode one seven hopefuls will be stepping up to the plate, with viewers learning more about them in the show.

Back on the BBC: John Torode and Gregg Wallace
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How does the competition work?

The amateur cooks will face a series of cooking challenges including the Mystery Box task, which sees contestants create a dish from the ingredients contained inside. They will also be invited to professional restaurant kitchens to serve up their food for paying customers.

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Who’s judging it?

Judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode are returning to sample the contestants’ culinary efforts, and will as ever, be joined by guest critics including food writers, top chefs and previous competition winners.

When is it on?

The new series kicks off on Monday, February 26 at 9pm on BBC One.

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