John Torode and Gregg Wallace search for the country's best amateur cook. In this audition show, hopefuls plucked from their home kitchens arrive in London from across Britain. Show more
The pressure mounts in MasterChef's tough new audition round as the hunt for the country's best amateur cook continues, with judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace. Show more
Cookery competition. The contestants face the ultimate elimination challenge, as they are tasked with preparing one dish that will prove their culinary skill to the judges. Show more
Cookery competition. The remaining 12 contestants have a baptism of fire as they face the ultimate test: cooking for MasterChef winners and finalists from all the past series. Show more
Cookery competition. The remaining 10 contestants must prepare a hearty lunch for 100 hungry Scotsmen at the Invercharron Highland Games. Show more
Cookery competition. Judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace ask the nine remaining contestants to cook for the paying public under top chefs at leading London restaurants. Show more
John Torode and Gregg Wallace continue their search for this year's best amateur cook. They strip the eight amateurs of meat and fish, and ask them to cook a vegetarian meal. Show more
Seven remaining contestants must prepare a fine-dining dish for caterer Bertie de Rougemont and then tackle an elaborate supper for the cast of Merlin, hosted by Richard Wilson. Show more
John Torode and Gregg Wallace take the remaining contestants to Oxford University, where they prepare a three-course meal for 150 students and 15 senior fellows of New College. Show more
Just five amateur cooks remain, and John Torode and Gregg Wallace give the contestants the fearful challenge of cooking for three leading restaurant critics. Show more
With four amateur cooks remaining, and John Torode and Gregg Wallace ask the contestants to overcome their greatest weakness - pastry - and set them three pastry challenges. Show more
The remaining contestants are sent to Madrid to learn the art of molecular gastronomy, then it's back to London to prepare a four-course extravaganza for the Royal Society. Show more
In Australia, the three finalists must cook with rainforest bush food, cater for a wedding, and prepare a challenging three-course meal for a group of John Torode's mentors. Show more
The three MasterChef finalists experience lunch service at three of New York's finest restaurants, and cook a three-course menu for some of the greatest chefs in the world. Show more
In their final challenge, the three finalists prepare three courses in three hours, as judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace prepare to crown one of them MasterChef Champion 2011. Show more