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Andy Hearnden, aka Andy Cooks, is a guest judge on MasterChef Australia.

Where Andy Hearnden likes to eat when he’s not cooking for his six million TikTok followers

The chef and social media superstar has a long list of favourite restaurants and cafes in Sydney, Melbourne and London, plus top tips on what to order while you’re there.

  • Jane Rocca
The MasterChef class of 2026.

The MasterChef contestants who already look likely to give the title a serious shake

With the final 24 finally locked in, here are MasterChef expert Ben Pobjie’s hot predictions for another squealing-heavy season ahead.

  • Ben Pobjie
Meghan makes her mark on MasterChef, alongside judges Jean-Christophe Novelli, Poh Ling Yeow and Sofia Levin.

So, Meghan’s going on MasterChef? Our resident show expert shares his thoughts

The MasterChef expert on why Meghan will make this the sweetest, the spiciest, and the most satisfying series we’ve seen yet (or not).

  • Ben Pobjie
Andy Allen tucks into a Falco pie

‘The pies are epic’: Andy Allen’s Aussie restaurant, bakery and pub favourites

From a bakery’s Big Mac-inspired pies to a three-hatted regional restaurant, the chef, restaurateur and MasterChef judge shares his top dining picks.

  • Jane Rocca
Nat Thaipaun was crowned MasterChef champion in 2024.

‘I’m a sucker for any pub’: MasterChef winner Nat Thaipun’s go-to spots to eat and drink

This rising star of Australia’s food scene shares her favourite pubs, restaurants, cafes and fine diners. Plus, the broccoli dish that makes her housemates shudder.

  • Jane Rocca
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Judges Jean-Christophe Novelli, Sofia Levin, Poh Ling Yeow and Andy Allen return for MasterChef Australia: Back to Win 2025

Your favourite former MasterChef contestants have come back to win. We rank their chances

No one knows more about the quirks of MasterChef contestants than resident recapper Ben Pobjie. Here are his top (and bottom) contenders for the new season.

  • Ben Pobjie
Enter Via Laundry chef and founder Helly Raichura. 22 July 2021.

The underrated local gems (and fine diners) this top chef loves eating at the most

The Enter Via Laundry chef and memorable MasterChef guest opens her little black book of food and dining recommendations in Australia and overseas.

  • Jane Rocca
This Sizzler-inspired cheese toast is soft on one side and crisp on the other.

This Sizzler-inspired cheese toast is ‘one of the greatest things in the world’

Justin Narayan’s Fijian-Indian heritage adds a magic touch to all of his favourite dishes.

  • Justin Narayan
Chef Somer Sivrioglu on the set of MasterChef Turkey.

Turkish-Australian celebrity chef Somer Sivrioglu sentenced to prison in Istanbul

The host of MasterChef Turkey and owner of former Balmain restaurant Efendy says he will appeal against the decision.

  • Scott Bolles
The MasterChef finalists and judge and their big shiny plate.

After months of blood, sweat, tears and umami, the MasterChef winner is crowned

It’s Nat versus Pezza cooking up a 113-step dessert storm in the MasterChef grand final. Who fluffs things up and who gets to hold up the big shiny plate?

  • Ben Pobjie