MasterChef Casting FAQs

MasterChef is casting for next season!

This time, we’re looking for culinary couples, dynamic duos, partners, siblings or friends, who think they have what it takes to become America’s next MasterChefs!

  • All persons selected are required to verify identity and eligibility to participate in the United States and/or any foreign country.
  • You must be available to leave your everyday commitments for approximately six (6) to eight (8) weeks anytime between Mid-October 2024 to Mid -December 2024
  • You MUST have a current and valid passport that remains valid through at least six (6) months after the end of production or as may be required by applicable immigration authorities, whichever is longer (along with any necessary visas or waivers required for travel to an international location) and you MUST be willing to travel abroad.
  • You cannot currently work as a professional chef or have ever previously worked as a professional chef.
  • If you currently or have previously earned income from preparing and/or cooking fresh food in a professional environment including as a private in-home chef (e.g., restaurant, hotels, canteens, catering, etc.) then the producers of “MasterChef” reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to determine if your cooking duties, training, and/or experience rise to a level of professionalism that would render you ineligible.
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WHAT KINDS OF COOKS ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

We are on a nationwide search for talented amateur cooks from all types of backgrounds and with a range of cooking styles, to audition. Whether you enjoy cooking delightful desserts, hefty main courses, fine French cuisine or prefer a great tasting burger, we want to hear from you!

If cooking is your passion, you cannot miss out on this opportunity! Now’s the time to turn in your desk job and follow your culinary dream. Take the first step by completing the online registration form.


APPLICANT RESTRICTIONS

ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS TO APPLY?

All persons selected are required to verify identity and eligibility to participate in the United States and fulfill the requirements of the production.

You cannot currently work as a professional chef or have ever previously worked as a professional chef.


HOW DO I APPLY TO BE ON MASTERCHEF?

Please fill out the online registration form.


WILL THERE BE ANY OPEN CALL OR IN PERSON AUDITIONS?

At this time there are not any scheduled in person auditions. Please fill out the online registration to be considered.


WHEN IS THE DEADLINE TO SEND IN THE REGISTRATION FORM?

DEADLINE FOR ALL SUBMISSIONS IS MIDNIGHT (12am) PST, Monday, August 19, 2024 (subject to extension in Producer's sole discretion).


IF I AM SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE ON THE SHOW, WHAT IS MY TIME COMMITMENT?

You must be available to leave your everyday commitments for approximately six (6) to eight (8) weeks anytime between Mid-October 2024 to Mid -December 2024


You MUST have a current and valid passport and MUST be willing to travel abroad.


DO YOU CHARGE FOR THE AUDITIONS?

No, applying is free.


Thank you and GOOD LUCK!!!