Gon for MasterChef 2025 Heat 1 / BBC
Age: 26
Occupation: Recruiter/Thai Boxing Coach
From: Coventry via Thailand
How would you describe your style of cooking?
“My cooking style is cook and hope for the best! Sometimes it’s a hit and sometimes it’s a miss but that’s the joy of cooking. The misses become a lesson, and the hits become a wonderful lunch or dinner. My food and this style have both been inspired by my mum. She cooks everything with just the judgement of her eye and, this woman, I’ve never seen her miss. She makes it so effortless, and I think it was so cool, so she’s the person I aspire to cook like.”
What is your favourite ingredient to cook with and why?
“I love cooking with belly pork. It’s versatile and when you pick the right fat to meat ratio, you can really do amazing things.”
Why did you enter MasterChef this year?
“I entered the competition almost by accident. I saw applications were open through social media and I had a curiosity about what it’s like to apply for a TV show. MasterChef is a show I know, and cooking is something I love, so it felt right to apply for it.”
MasterChef returns Wednesday at 8pm on BBC One.
