Michal for MasterChef 2025 / BBC
Age: 46
Occupation: Behavioural Coach
From: St Albans via Glasgow
How would you describe your style of cooking?
“I would describe my cooking as elevated home cooking. I love to travel, so I like to combine my passion for food with travel. I like to experience the local cuisine wherever I go and try to replicate the flavours and dishes when I get home.”
What is your favourite ingredient to cook with and why?
“I would have to say herbs. I have started growing a variety of herbs in my garden. I currently grow sage, mint, thyme, parsley, rosemary, bay, basil, coriander and chives. The satisfaction of growing these fantastic plants and elevating a dish with them- for example making a herb oil.”
Why did you enter MasterChef this year?
“I have watched every season of MasterChef and dreamed of entering. I was talking with a friend, who also loves to cook, and when we spoke about MasterChef, he said ‘what’s stopping you?’ – and I thought he was right. So I applied.”
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