Irish Masterchef is coming

I am a big fan of BBC Masterchef - where amateur chefs are fighting for the title of Masterchef. John Torode and the most annoying Greg Wallace are the judges in this show - and their favourite quote is: 'Cooking doesn't get tougher than this'. The standard expected is very high - and I mean VERY high. Candidates have to create a meal from selected ingredients, have to work in a professional kitchen and have to create 2 courses they have designed themselves - and that is only to get through to the next round.

Anyhow, this is an amazing show as it gives people the chance to prove that they can cook for food critics, can survive the busy kitchen of a restaurant and cook for Michelin Star Chefs .... and it is coming to Ireland. RTE is looking for participants. If you are interested, log on to RTE and apply online - you can also download the application form. The Irish judges will be Dylan McGrath (he used to run the Mint restaurant in Dublin for which he received a Michelin star) and Nick Munier (best known as restaurant manager in Hell's Kitchen with Marco Pierre White and now owner of Pichet in Dublin).... can't wait to see the show and good luck to all candidates....