Gabi for MasterChef 2025 / BBC
Age: 30
Occupation: Business Development Consultant
From: London via Lithuania
How would you describe your style of cooking?
“I love creating dishes that look beautiful. I always try to experiment with new techniques. I typically draw most of my cooking from classic French, but I do love Asian flavours also!
“I love fine dining and tasting menus. A dream of mine would be to have the privilege of going to an omakase in Japan. My favourite thing is experimenting with molecular gastronomy. Most recently I have created a mashed potato foam. I love creating gels and ‘caviar’. The next thing I’m trying to master is Isomalt liquid pearls!”
What is your favourite ingredient to cook with and why?
“My favourite ingredient to cook with has to be garlic! I have been known to sometimes overdo it – but who follows the recipe garlic quantities?!”
Why did you enter MasterChef this year?
“I entered MasterChef with much encouragement from my fiancée. It was him that was always trying to convince me to apply, and one day I bit the bullet! I have watched every season of MasterChef including Australia and US versions, but I have never felt I had the confidence in my cooking.
“I entered the competition whilst watching the show on TV and decided to take the plunge. Self-belief can be a very tricky thing, and sometimes you have to just go for it! I hope to become a better cook, work under pressure and learn more culinary skills. I also think that it would be a fantastic validation of the feedback I receive from my boyfriend and friends.”
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