Ever think about past MasterChef contestants and where they are now? Well wonder no more – as we've got a list of all the restaurants they've put their name to since appearing on the hit BBC show. Expect nothing less than Michelin-starred establishments, one of the biggest Mexican chain restaurants in London, and of course, food that will leave you speechless.
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Last updated on 5th April 2024
After finding fame on the popular BBC cooking show, Bobby Geetha is now responsible for one of the top MasterChef restaurants in the UK. Fléur is known for its brunch-style small plates, with unique menu items including Mumbai scrambled eggs and tandoori halloumi on toast. You can even add bottomless cocktails into the mix.
One of the best MasterChef winners' restaurants in the UK? Michelin-starred chef Anton Piotrowski is the brains behind Liverpool's Roski: a relaxed fine dining hotspot known for inventive dishes and exceptional drinks. Blending tradition and innovation, the food is comfortably familiar yet exciting – made even better with drink pairings for each course.
V&V is among the best MasterChef restaurants in the UK, and one of the top eateries in all of Leeds. Run by none other than The Professionals finalist Jono Hawthorne, this haven for British food and tasty cocktails is a favourite of diners who love daring dishes. Make the most of your visit with their five-course tasting menu.
MasterChef's Simon Wood is taking a fuss-free approach to fine dining with his self-titled outpost in Manchester. The menu is brought to life by fresh, seasonal ingredients that make up dishes more filling than the usual fancy restaurant offering. Enjoy small plates, casual lunches and levelled-up pre-theatre dinners.
Mere is one of the top celebrity chef restaurants in London, founded by MasterChef judge Monica Galleti. Expect South Pacific-influenced French cuisine, in the form of simple dishes with a twist. A strong wine list and delectable cocktails are on hand to take your dining experience to the next level.
Covent Garden's Frog is a tough one to beat in the realm of MasterChef winners' restaurants in London. The Michelin-starred outpost offers a formal dining experience with theatrical plates at the helm; these edible works of art champion British ingredients like you've never seen them before.
Celebrity chef restaurants in the UK don't get much more boujee than Bobby Geetha's Vermilion. This Manchester gem is combining lavish interiors with a fusion of cuisines from Korean to French. Upgrade your visit by booking a VIP cocoon and retiring to the bar for DJ sets and cocktails.
MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Danny Parker has graced Newcastle with a deluxe eatery nestled in a beautiful country-esque setting. Fern Dining Room & Bar is an urban oasis, fronting contemporary interiors and sweeping windows overlooking the gardens. From Sunday lunch to afternoon tea, there's a menu for every ocassion.
Masterchef: The Professionals star Benjamin Palmer is showing Cornwall what he's made of with his Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant The Sardine Factory. Putting a spotlight on produce and fish from the local market, this place offers the full Cornish experience – while also featuring flavours from across the world.
Fine dining restaurant Home is the brainchild of talented duo Mark Owens and Elizabeth Cottam (seen on BBC's MasterChef). Locally-sourced ingredients are transformed into contemporary dishes that flaunt a spin on traditional recipes, centred around a seven and ten-course tasting menu.
Thomas is the second venue from MasterChef star Tom Simmons, flaunting a unique blend of French and British cuisine with Welsh produce at the forefront. Whether you're there for the famous fish and chips or expertly-crafted tasting menu, a delicious journey is always guaranteed – especially if you end things at the upstairs cocktail bar.
As one of the youngest MasterChef: The Professionals winners of all time, Steven Edwards is impressing us even further with etch. in Brighton. The contemporary space is filled with slick furnishings and modern art pieces to complement the creative dishes flying out of the open-plan kitchen. The weekly-changing four-course menu is well worth it at just £50 per person.
With a gleaming reputation and accolades to boot, Peace and Loaf is a Newcastle eatery for the bucket list. Boasting two AA Rosettes and a place in the Michelin Guide, MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Dave Coulson is serving some of the best seasonal British cuisine around, in the form of an unmissable tasting menu.
