Masterchef Ireland!

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From: http://www.rte.ie/ten/2011/0413/masterchef.html

RTÉ Television has today launched 'MasterChef Ireland', unveiling Michelin-starred chef Dylan McGrath and top restaurateur Nick Munier as the judges for the new show.
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MasterChef Ireland - Currently seeking applicants

The programme is now searching for passionate amateur cooks to take part in the first Irish series of the hit television show.

Speaking about his participation in the show, Nick Munier said: "I'm hoping to see exceptional cooks that have a sense of flavour and a natural flair for food."

"I also want to see people who are genuinely ready to change their lives for a career in food."

Dylan McGrath said: "I'm very excited to be part of 'MasterChef Ireland' and I want to see people who are genuinely enthusiastic about food, who want this really badly and who have a real hunger to succeed."

"In particular I want to see people for whom food is more than just a hobby. I think I'll be instantly able to tell whether that is the case. Instinct is paramount, something you can't buy."

Series producer Lynda McQuaid said: "We want to find Ireland's best amateur cook and we want to hear from everyone in Ireland who thinks they have what it takes to be the very first 'MasterChef' champion."

Applicants will have just two weeks to apply to take part. Successful applicants for the show will go through a number of rounds to get to the audition stage of the competition, where they will be competing against some of the best amateur cooks in the country to gain a place on the series.

For more details on how to apply (and terms and conditions) visit the 'MasterChef Ireland' page here: www.rte.ie/masterchef

Applicants can also apply through 'The John Murray Show' on RTÉ Radio 1, the radio partner for 'MasterChef Ireland', to secure two places directly in the audition stage of the competition.

The winner of 'MasterChef Ireland' will win the coveted title of Ireland's first ever MasterChef and a prize of €25,000.

The closing date for applications is 27 April 2011.

wonderfulname

Are you passionate about food and love to cook? Do you constantly impress your friends and family with your culinary skills? Are you an amateur cook with amazing talent? If so, you might have what it takes to become Ireland’s first ever MasterChef Champion! Don’t miss out, APPLY NOW for the chance to win the coveted title of Ireland’s first MasterChef Champion and a cash prize of €25,000!

http://www.rte.ie/masterchef/

Anybody tempted? I was but it turns out I'll have exams - I think I'm somewhat grateful for that.

The Hill Billy

Threads merged.

HB

eternal

Can you enter this if you are a professional chef ?

wonderfulname

6. You cannot have acquired any third level or other professional catering qualifications in the last 10 years. This does not include cookery courses.
7. You cannot have worked full-time as a chef in a restauraunt.
8. All MasterChef contestants must be amateur cooks. If you have previous professional kitchen experience that the producers deem (in their entire discretion) could create an unfair advantage you are not eligible.

From here, sorry!

Davexirl

I hope it's gonna be like the Australian version of Masterchef and not the English one.

duploelabs

eternal wrote: »

Can you enter this if you are a professional chef ?

nope, be interested if they do the professional version too

bamboozle

Davexirl wrote: »

I hope it's gonna be like the Australian version of Masterchef and not the English one.

Australian version was excellent, NZ one was pretty good, English one is very boring in comparison.

Swampy

I'd love to enter but I couldn't go down the road of saying how it will change my life forever etc. It would be great fun but would not turn cooking into a career for me as much as I love it.

Zuiderzee

Should be itresting, hope RTE dont make a hames of it

nothing

I reckon it'll be in the Aussie style, if the ad is anything to go by...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0nTQn-Rulg

stargazer 68

I love Masterchef no matter what country its from. Dont think these 2 will be as good as Greg and John though!

careca11

I wanted to join this ......................but I did not
I guess I didn't have the [EMAIL="b@lls"]b@lls[/EMAIL] to enter (i'd be a decent home cook , but would not have a wild imagination ,
so will watch the show with interest and see about going in for it next year ,

Minder

Who in their right mind would put themselves up for judgement in front of Dylan McGrath? and for a measly 25k? McGrath is described as having "difficulties in establishing relationships with his staff and fellow chefs". Richard Corrigan's opinion - I'm deadly serious, McGrath is a muppet, says Corrigan.

Like Masterchef Australia? Masterchef Australia was a breath of fresh air. Two renowned chefs as judges who guide the contestants through the competition, demonstrating their skills through masterclasses. Unfortunately I believe the Irish version will be more theatre than class.

dudara

The Irish version of anything invariably ends up being cringy (The Apprentice, Dragon's Den etc). However, that doesn't mean it won't be entertaining. A lot will hinge on the production quality of the show producers.

Minder

Entertaining inevitably, but I always felt that the competition between the contestants in the Aussie version provided for sufficient drama without the need to resort to creating drama by having the judges batter the contestants. Lets see if the format transfers...

Curry Addict

my wife is in it apparently it is based on the UK format. its being produced by the same company that do the irish apprentice and dragons den.

SineadP

Hi Curry addict.

Has your wife been informed she is one of the 16 who will be definitely in the show?

I auditioned for it last week and am waiting to get a phone call no later than Friday May 13 this week to tell me if I am one of the 16.

I'm interested in hearing if the makers of the show have already contacted others who auditioned to tell them if they are definitely going to be on the show.

Can you shed light on this?

diddlybit

I'm looking forward to it, but am quite dubious about how it's done. Why Irish programming can take a successful format and then simply make a cringeworthy shambles of it is beyond me.

Don't really understand why they got Dylan McGrath on, people shouldn't be rewarded for being that obnoxious. (A little I can deal with....)


I really like the British one, but then I've followed it for years. Watched the final last night, it was amazing.

ttmd

Quick bump here.

Was looking on the website and saw some of the entries for dish of the month. I am a bit dissapointed - I would like to see the show push more dishes that could be described as Irish rather than contempary.

Do'nt get me wrong - the food looks tasty. But a lot of it has a heavy influence on imported ingredients that we cant produce to a high standard here. I think this works in a show based in London, which is more cosmopolitan, but I dont think the works so well here. I think trying to produce a show that is more distinctively Irish will be more interesting than producing the sort of food we can get all over the world.

Also I think if Bord Bia is involved in this show, they should be pushing the type of food that Ireland can do better than anyone.

Any thoughts?

Curry Addict

i think u were looking at the wrong website as there is no dish of the month on the masterchef website.

the food cooked in masterchef is up to the contestants for the most part.

Irish produce is up there with the best for sure. i dont think irish culinary arts are as developed as other countries, maybe because our basic produce is so good that it doesnt need much to bring out the best in it.

smiles302

When will this be on TV?

Curious Q

Did anybody watch the new series of the Irish Masterchef last night?

I've been a big fan of Masterchef since it started on BBC, so I was really looking forward to the Irish version. I was deeply disappointed with the programme last night. One of the main attractions imo of Masterchef UK was the presenters ability to bring some feeling, excitement and humour to the show. Nick and Dylan were boring, too serious and seemed to be very awkward in each others company. There was no chemistry or flow in how they presented the new show, it just seemed to lack any atmosphere or suspense.

I just hope Thursdays programme will be an improvement...

Anybody else feel the same?

D1stant

Curious Q wrote: »

Did anybody watch the new series of the Irish Masterchef last night?

I've been a big fan of Masterchef since it started on BBC, so I was really looking forward to the Irish version. I was deeply disappointed with the programme last night. One of the main attractions imo of Masterchef UK was the presenters ability to bring some feeling, excitement and humour to the show. Nick and Dylan were boring, too serious and seemed to be very awkward in each others company. There was no chemistry or flow in how they presented the new show, it just seemed to lack any atmosphere or suspense.

I just hope Thursdays programme will be an improvement...

Anybody else feel the same?

Agree they were awkward, but first show and all that

McGrath needs to get rid of that verbal tick 'Its a definite xx(x) from me'

Curious Q

First show and all that, yes agreed. Did you notice Dylan seemed to have a weepy eye?

stargazer 68

I love Masterchef - bit disappointed with last night. Hope Thursday is better. Had a feeling that these 2 wouldnt be as entertaining as Greg and John but they may pick up!

Thud

The x factor style auditions were a bit crap on the british version too, Greg and John tried to make it more exciting than it was.

The whole "coveted" apron thing was a bit overdone on both....it's not really that coveted considering everyone got one prior to this season.


Hopefully will improve in the second rounds...

lucylu

Yea the 2 judges were a bit stiff but I was impressed with the standard of Food served.
Dylan McGrath had a painful eye infection and the show had to go on.. so he said on Todayfm today

the beer revolu

I kinda liked the non sensational tone of the show - I'm sure it will flow a bit better as it goes on too.
The standard of cooking was very impressive.

Mrs Fox

I'll give the show a chance. At least Nick and Dylan aren't screaming at each other within 10 inches away like Greg and John do.

Why was everyone trying to overimpress them two with michelin star garnishing and lack of supposedly complex flavours? And that poor fella with the lobster-3-way dish. Serious OTT.

Seaneh

Minder wrote: »

Who in their right mind would put themselves up for judgement in front of Dylan McGrath? and for a measly 25k? McGrath is described as having "difficulties in establishing relationships with his staff and fellow chefs". Richard Corrigan's opinion - I'm deadly serious, McGrath is a muppet, says Corrigan.

Like Masterchef Australia? Masterchef Australia was a breath of fresh air. Two renowned chefs as judges who guide the contestants through the competition, demonstrating their skills through masterclasses. Unfortunately I believe the Irish version will be more theatre than class.

I honestly do not know of a single person who has worked with Dylan who has anything nice to say about him. His staff turnover in malahide was insane, the lad is a fantastic chef but an absolute psycho.

nothing

Was disappointed with the first episode. Hoping it was just the nerves of it being the first one. Not expecting much from Thursday, but hoping it gets better with the challenges, and that it's more in the Aussie style.

Darkginger

Just watched this online - quite enjoyed it, but there was only one dish that stood out for me as being interesting, which was the crab spring roll (OK, so kangaroo is interesting but no one actually mentioned what it tasted like). I realise they didn't get a lot of time to talk about the individual dishes, but I came away feeling as though I was missing something - and I think that something was foodie talk. I'll be watching the rest of the series with interest though.

Honey-ec

Darkginger wrote: »

(OK, so kangaroo is interesting but no one actually mentioned what it tasted like)

It tastes like liver, with the texture of sirloin steak.

I'm guessing the programme will improve as they whittle down the numbers and get to spend a bit more time on each person and their cooking.

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Honey-ec wrote: »

It tastes like liver, with the texture of sirloin steak.

You reckon?

I can't stomach liver at all, but regularly have Kanga.

Honey-ec

Des wrote: »

You reckon?

I can't stomach liver at all, but regularly have Kanga.

Definitely!

I reckon it's the texture/provenance that puts a lot of people off liver anyway.

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Honey-ec wrote: »

Definitely!

I reckon it's the texture/provenance that puts a lot of people off liver anyway.

I eat Heart though, so it's not the idea of offal that puts me off.

But yeah, liver feels disgusting to me, even when cooked.

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"I don't want to taste the strawberry and onion sauce, I already know what they taste like, so I don't need to"

Wanker.

eggerb

Des wrote: »

"I don't want to taste the strawberry and onion sauce, I already know what they taste like, so I don't need to"

Wanker.

+1

TeletextPear

Des wrote: »

You reckon?

I can't stomach liver at all, but regularly have Kanga.

Plus one on that, can't stomach liver but love kangaroo.

Mellor

Honey-ec wrote: »

It tastes like liver, with the texture of sirloin steak.

Who ever gave you "Kangaroo" must of been playing a joke on you and marinading it in puree'd liver. It doesn't taste like liver at all.
I have kangroo pretty regularly, in lots of forms, steak, sausages, roasts, fillet and none taste remotely like liver imo.

I describe it a strong flavoured steak when people ask about it.
I think I might buy some on my way home from the shop

Irishbee

Bit sad to read how many ppl were complaining about the AMOUNT OF FOREIGNERS in the show? Did they truly expect the ruling of 'only Irish need apply'. This is 2011...if you're foreign, you live here..you pay taxes, you love the country, you make it your home and you bring about a bit of culture - YOU'RE part of Ireland! For heaven's sake! What makes you Irish anyway, or English for that matter? And how do you determine a South African? Truly pathetic. And those commenting on the fact that only Irish cuisine should be cooked... well..that is truly laughable!!!

:mad:

Bullseye1

Missed the first episode but have the second recorded. Will watch tonight. I see ANC is back on tv too. How will the Irish one fair against the Aussies for viewers?

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Irishbee wrote: »

Bit sad to read how many ppl were complaining about the AMOUNT OF FOREIGNERS in the show? Did they truly expect the ruling of 'only Irish need apply'. This is 2011...if you're foreign, you live here..you pay taxes, you love the country, you make it your home and you bring about a bit of culture - YOU'RE part of Ireland! For heaven's sake! What makes you Irish anyway, or English for that matter? And how do you determine a South African? Truly pathetic. And those commenting on the fact that only Irish cuisine should be cooked... well..that is truly laughable!!!

:mad:

I can't see anyone here complaining about that aspect of it, and you haven't linked to anywhere else.

Sensationalist much?

stargazer 68

Bullseye1 wrote: »

Missed the first episode but have the second recorded. Will watch tonight. I see ANC is back on tv too. How will the Irish one fair against the Aussies for viewers?

Unfortunately you can only see the Aussie one if you have sky which I dont! :(

Irishbee

Des wrote: »

I can't see anyone here complaining about that aspect of it, and you haven't linked to anywhere else.

Sensationalist much?

I did quote Facebook...Masterchef Ireland PAGE...too many to link back to and some of the 'evidence' gone already..cowards deleted their comments! Nowhere did I mention it was on this Board. Just sharing my thoughts ...sorry you find me being a tad too sensationalist.. guessing ppl don't like it when when anyone speaks out !

Bullseye1

Fortunately we have sky so it's also recorded. I rarely watch live tv nowadays. Sky+ is brilliant for fast forwarding through the adds. It saves about 15minutes for every hour show.

The Hill Billy

Irishbee wrote: »

Bit sad to read how many ppl were complaining about the AMOUNT OF FOREIGNERS in the show? Did they truly expect the ruling of 'only Irish need apply'. This is 2011...if you're foreign, you live here..you pay taxes, you love the country, you make it your home and you bring about a bit of culture - YOU'RE part of Ireland! For heaven's sake! What makes you Irish anyway, or English for that matter? And how do you determine a South African? Truly pathetic. And those commenting on the fact that only Irish cuisine should be cooked... well..that is truly laughable!!!

:mad:

Irishbee - There's been no issue raised in this thread about the nationalities of the participants. If that is being discussed on other sites fair enough, but that is not relevant to this forum or thread.

tHB

eternal

Seaneh wrote: »

Minder wrote: »

Who in their right mind would put themselves up for judgement in front of Dylan McGrath? and for a measly 25k? McGrath is described as having "difficulties in establishing relationships with his staff and fellow chefs". Richard Corrigan's opinion - I'm deadly serious, McGrath is a muppet, says Corrigan.

Like Masterchef Australia? Masterchef Australia was a breath of fresh air. Two renowned chefs as judges who guide the contestants through the competition, demonstrating their skills through masterclasses. Unfortunately I believe the Irish version will be more theatre than class.

I honestly do not know of a single person who has worked with Dylan who has anything nice to say about him. His staff turnover in malahide was insane, the lad is a fantastic chef but an absolute psycho.

Why is everyone downing Dylan mcGrath?
Anyone who has worked as a chef will.tell you how difficult it is.The best chefs are perfectionists and are not easy to work with.As for Corrigan ,he does my nut in.Hes so full of crap and sloppy too.
I wouldnt eat strawberry n onion sauce either.Looking at the badly shaved bounce was enough for me.
Id love to work with Dylan, I think hes amazing.If you saw the programme about him going home to his family ,you saw him as down to earth and how much he respected his mam.He may come across as arrogant but so ? As for the.programme,its edited too much for sure.The guy last night with the ten year old game was what I would call arrogant.See the disbelief on his face when he got a no ?
I liked the pretty blonde girl and.urman with the dodgy hairband

eternal

as for ' measly 25 k '.,what planet are you on ? The winner will be set for life ,prob get a job in a michelin star joint or have their own restaurant.Have you any idea how hard that is to achieve on your own ? Evidently not.I wouldnt say no to the money either ,nor would anyone else in a time where the whole country is struggling.Measly my ass.

Minder

eternal wrote: »

as for ' measly 25 k '.,what planet are you on ? The winner will be set for life ,prob get a job in a michelin star joint or have their own restaurant.Have you any idea how hard that is to achieve on your own ? Evidently not.I wouldnt say no to the money either ,nor would anyone else in a time where the whole country is struggling.Measly my ass.

Please explain how winning Masterchef with a prize fund of 25k will bag the winner a restaurant?

Maybe the winner will spend their winnings on the lease of a premises? 25k should easily secure a well run business with a good turnover in a favourable situation - if the Masterchef Winner can secure the additional 200k euros. Or try to run a restuarant out of a shoebox sandwich bar premises in the back end of nowhere.

If the winner can find a restaurant to buy, they could always use their winnings to pay for the legal fees to secure contracts and obtain a liquor licence, decorate the premises and buy stock. 25k goes a long way when you have to pay business rates, wages, utilities, equipment. Those cost commitments are all there before your Masterchef has cooked one single plate of food.

You suggest that a Masterchef Winner could secure a job at a Michelin Starred restaurant. At best, 25k may subsidise the winners poor wages while they complete a training programme. The subsidy may last some time depending on their background and commitments - do they have a mortgage, family to support etc. If they progress quickly through the kitchen ranks, they are still a jobbing chef with a wage, hardly made for life.