Fox’s Masterchef will be mixing up the ingredients for the seventh season and instead of having three judges who’ll guide the cooks through every episode, the culinary competition series will feature two judges who’ll be joined by special guest judges each episode. Gordon Ramsay and pastry chef Christina Tosi will return as the full season judges, and they’ll be joined by chefs Wolfgang Puck, Aarón Sánchez, Edward Lee, Kevin Sbraga, and Richard Blais.
Season seven of the popular series will premiere on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 8pm ET/PT. 40 home cooks will be attempting to earn white aprons and a shot at the Masterchef Title, $250,000, and a cookbook deal. The series is executive produced by Gordon Ramsay, Elisabeth Murdoch, Eden Gaha, Robin Ashbrook, Adeline Ramage Rooney, Patricia Llewellyn and Ben Adler, and produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato.
“We are thrilled to welcome some of the world’s best chefs into the Masterchef kitchen as mentors and guest judges this season,” stated Ramsay. “Each of the guest judges brings a unique perspective and skill to the kitchen that we believe will propel America’s best home cooks to the next level.”
Details on the Guest Judges, Courtesy of Fox and Masterchef:
Wolfgang Puck – @WolfgangPuck
Wolfgang Puck, a name synonymous with the best of restaurant hospitality and the ultimate in all aspects of the culinary arts, has built an international culinary empire that encompasses fine and casual dining restaurants, premiere event catering and consumer products.
Aarón Sánchez – @Chef_Aaron
Among the country’s leading contemporary Latin chefs, Aarón Sánchez is a multi-talented culinary force, a chef, restaurateur, James Beard Award-winning television personality, philanthropist, spokesperson and author.
Edward Lee – @ChefEdwardLee
Brooklyn-born chef and restaurateur Edward Lee has five James Beard Award nominations and currently owns two nationally recognized restaurants in Louisville, KY, and one in National Harbor, MD, as well as a best-selling cookbook, Smoke & Pickles.
Kevin Sbraga – @KSbraga
Philadelphia chef Kevin Sbraga, known for his contemporary American cuisine, owns three restaurants with his company, Sbraga Dining. His restaurants include Sbraga & Company, The Fat Ham and Sbraga.
Richard Blais – @RichardBlais
Known for his innovative take on classic American cuisine, Richard Blais is the chef and owner of Juniper & Ivy and Crack Shack, both located in San Diego, as well as several locations of Flip Burger Boutique. He received a James Beard Award nomination for his cookbook, Try This at Home.
