Hampshire-based Chariya Khattiyot emerged as the victor of the 2023 MasterChef competition after eight weeks of intense challenges.
Competing against 45 amateur chefs, Chariya’s impressive culinary skills set her apart from the rest, ultimately leading to her crowning moment.
The final episode of the popular BBC One show saw Chariya beat out tough contenders Anurag Aggarwal and Omar Foster to claim the prestigious MasterChef title. Her emotional victory left judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode in awe, with Wallace describing Chariya as one of the most creative and skilled cooks he has seen on the show in a long time.
Chariya, originally from Northern Thailand, showcased her talent for Thai cuisine throughout the series, earning her a well-deserved place in the final. Her dedication to the competition and passion for cooking shone bright, ultimately leading to her dream of becoming a professional chef and opening her own restaurant.
Anurag, an accountant from India, and Omar, a toy maker from Barnsley, also impressed the judges with their unique styles and culinary prowess. Anurag’s passion for Asian cuisine and Omar’s resilience and creativity during the challenges set them apart as formidable competitors.
As the 2023 MasterChef champion, Chariya is now set to pursue her dreams of sharing the flavors of Northern Thailand with the world. Her victory adds her name to the prestigious list of past MasterChef winners who have gone on to achieve great success in the culinary world.
For fans of the show, MasterChef 2024 has already kicked off with 24 episodes scheduled over eight weeks, offering a thrilling culinary journey for viewers to enjoy. Tune in to BBC One to catch all the cooking action and witness the next generation of talented chefs rise to the challenge on MasterChef.
