Masterchef
Coverage explores how one of the UK’s most-watched culinary competitions influences the hospitality sector, from chef career progression and restaurant launches to media partnerships and consumer dining expectations. Reporting includes appearances by former contestants in professional kitchens, pop-up concepts, branded collaborations, and the show’s role in elevating food presentation, provenance, and skill-led cooking across the industry. Insight is tailored for operators tracking culinary talent, guest preferences, and the media’s role in shaping the chef pipeline.
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Jun- 2018 -12 JuneAwards & Events
Adam Leyland Simpson wins HIT Training’s Apprentice MasterChef competition
Adam Leyland Simpson, 25, has won the HIT Training’s Apprentice MasterChef in a competition which was held on 6 June at Central Street Cookery School in St Luke’s. The competition’s finalists had to create a ‘stand-out dish’ in 60 minutes and produce four plates of their own signature dish within…
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Apr- 2018 -30 AprilPeople
Over £320k raised for marathon death chef Matt Campbell
A total of £320,616 has been raised so far in memory of professional chef Matt Campbell who died after he collapsed during the London Marathon on 21 April. Campbell, who competed in ‘Masterchef: The Professionals’ in December 2017, took part in the race to raise money in honour of his…
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26 AprilPeople
Masterchef contestants to ‘finish’ London Marathon in honour of Matt Campbell
Former Masterchef: The Professionals contestant Jamie Park and Tom Peters have organised a run in honour of the show’s semi-finalist, Matt Campbell, who died after collapsing during the London Marathon on 21 April. Campbell was running to raise money for the Brathay Trust charity, in honour of his father who…
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24 AprilPeople
Fundraising page for Masterchef’s Matt Campbell tops £90,000
The fundraising Just Giving page for professional chef and former Masterchef semi-finalist Matt Campbell has reached £95,588. The 29 year old Cumbria native was taking part in the London Marathon on 22 April, when he collapsed just short of the finishing line at the 22.5 mile mark. He was attended…
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23 AprilPeople
Former Masterchef contestant dies after collapsing at London marathon
Professional chef Matt Campbell has died at the age of 29 after he collapsed during the London Marathon on 23 April. Campbell, who was from the Lake District and competed in Masterchef: The Professionals in 2017, collapsed at the 22.5 mile mark. He received immediate medical attention from race doctors…
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5 AprilNews
Scottish chef to launch The Scotsman Café and Bar
Scottish chef and Masterchef: The Professionals knockout week finalist Chris Niven has been unveiled as executive head chef of The Scotsman Grand Café and Bar. The new independent dining and drinking venue is set to open in Edinburgh this summer. Located on the North Bridge in the former advertising hall…
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