Masterchef Australia - Season 11 May 2026

The iconic trio of Matt Preston, George Calombaris, and Gary Mehigan served as judges for their 11th and final consecutive season.

Master of desserts Heston Blumenthal returned to push contestants' technical limits.

Replacing Shannon Bennett, former champions Billie McKay , Poh Ling Yeow , and finalist Matt Sinclair returned as in-house mentors to guide the Top 24. MasterChef Australia - Season 11

Featured world-renowned chefs like Massimo Bottura and Jock Zonfrillo (who would later become a judge). Top Highlights

The season featured specialized "theme weeks" and a high-profile lineup of culinary legends: The iconic trio of Matt Preston, George Calombaris,

Featuring Nigella Lawson for an entire week of challenges, including her "infamous" roast chicken pressure test.

Included appearances by Rick Stein , Yotam Ottolenghi , and Clare Smyth . Featured world-renowned chefs like Massimo Bottura and Jock

The season began with 24 home cooks selected from across Australia. Memorable Guest Chefs & Challenges