Chris Badenoch
State: Western Australia
Give Perth powerhouse Chris Badenoch a cut of meat, and he’ll plate you a meal fit for a King. The talent behind memorable season one dishes including duck neck sausage, roasted pigs head and beeramisu finished in third place, and Chris is thrilled to be returning to the MasterChef kitchen to showcase the hard-earned experience and confidence his cooking has gained.
The inaugural season of MasterChef heralded tremendous change for Chris. Not only did it ignite his passion for cooking, but it introduced him to fellow contestant Julia Jenkins, who’s now his wife. Following the show, Chris and Julia opened their own Melbourne restaurant, Josie Bones, in November 2010. He also launched his own beer brand, Boneyard Brewing.
One of Chris's unforgettable yet interesting dishes was featured in Season 1, Episode 67 when he created a Fish Pie and Lime Tart.
