“MasterChef UK” judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode caught up with The Independent to share some unknown secrets about their hit reality TV series. According to its official website, the intent behind this popular series is to find the UK’s “best amateur cook.” However, according to Torode and Wallace, on “MasterChef UK” it’s not enough to be a talented and extraordinary home cook — you also have to be extremely familiar with the series and how it works.
“Nothing will be harder than the first challenge, because of your nerves,” Torode shared with The Independent. “The great cooks are the ones who have lots of information stuffed up their sleeve and they know what they’re doing and they’ve been watching, researching.” This is one of the biggest issues with “MasterChef.” It’s not about how great of a cook you really are, it’s about how well you know the ins and outs of the reality TV series. A fatal flaw is coming in completely green.
Another challenging part about this culinary show? Cooking is very subjective. Not only must you be familiar with how the show works, but you also have to know what dishes will appeal most to the dynamic duo of judges. The target audience, Torode and Wallace, have strong personal opinions on the dishes they are looking for. For Wallace, “sometimes, simpler is better,” while for Torode, couscous and mashed potatoes are a big no-no.
