Comments on: Masterchef: The Not So Professionals

By: craig yearsley

craig yearsley — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:00:41 +0000

Cant believe Nick Collins didnt get through! I wonder if its because of his size? being a big bloke myself i find alot of predujice in the industry when it comes to plus size chefs

By: Geriant rees

Geriant rees — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:48:29 +0000

The thing that make me laugh is at the very start when Michel Roux Jnr is polishing a shot glass, he holds it to the light to ensure it is finger print clean then he procedes to place the glass down while holding it by the top with his fingers…opps

By: Mari

Mari — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:47:12 +0000

I’ve been watching too and although I’m not a chef at all (more harassed mum of 3) and the real problem I have is watching Greg Wallace (ingredients expert - greengrocer more like) regurgitate whatever Michel Roux Jr. or his Sous chef say about each contestants’ dish.

It is now becoming a big problem for me watching this now as this man does not appear able to have an original thought about these dishes unless the chef puts it there. Wouldn’t I love to see him judge first? Please!!

By: clive smith

clive smith — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:10:18 +0000

The programme is very good, but the standard of the chefs is appaulling, the lack of skills and knowledge is embarrassing. When i joined the industry 30 years ago the standards were very high , and now they seem to have dropped to a very basic level.It is a great shame because there are so many opportunities for properly trained and skilled staff.

By: Jules

Jules — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:53:15 +0000

I found myself shouting at the TV whilst watching so-called chefs attempt to spatchcock a chicken… shameful!!!

I’m also glad some others are picking up on the over-excited (and quite annoying) voiceover and the ‘cooking doesn’t get better than this!’ nonsense - it certainly does!

Despite these gripes; it still makes compelling viewing!

By: gabriele caruso

gabriele caruso — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:42:35 +0000

i have been watching masterchef professional , and it is evident that some of the chefs who are on the programme are not at an acceptable standard to be on the programme as they do not even know the absolute basics and have never been taught any basics, obviouosly it also depends on what type of food they have been cooking at their work place, most places dont do any butchery or fish prep as its time consuming, as it maybe bought in ready prepped, obviously some basic skills have been lost in the work place due to the fact of buying in ready prepped produce, im sure it will give one individual a life changing opportunity, i have enjoyed watching the show the cringing moments and the parts where you see real talent emerge

By: peter cliff

peter cliff — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:38:08 +0000

“If she say’s it’s alright; then I know, it’s good.”

mockery of cookery

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:44:12 +0000

I really enjoy Professional Masterchef, and so the embarassingly low level of cooking skill didn’t really register until I read your post. You’re quite right of course - how can someone calling himself a professional chef not know how to clean and debeak a squid??