Who is chef Daniel Rodriguez, MasterChef: The Professionals 2022 contestant?
Ahead of MasterChef: The Professionals 2022, which airs on BBC One every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2 november, we find out more about the chefs taking part.
Introducing Daniel Rodriguez, Sous Chef at Hilton, Manchester Deansgate
He has previously worked at James Martin, Manchester and Gaucho, Manchester .
NAME
Daniel
AGE
29
Where are you from/where do you live?
Autol (La Rioja/Spain)
What type of a chef are you?
Sous Chef
Do you have a favourite type of cuisine?
“I would describe my cooking as kinaesthetic - learning from repeating how the other person does.”
How did you become a chef?
“I love cooking because the kitchen is a lab where you can develop your ideas and from there, create a new
dish.”
Where have you worked?
Sous Chef, James Martin – Manchester; Jnr Sous Chef, Gaucho - Manchester; Studied at Metropolitan University Valencia; Semi Finalist in Young Chef of The Year, 2020
What has been the highlight of your career to date?
“When I went to do my first competition, Young Chef of The Year in 2020, I was excited about meeting the great chefs and the other people around me.”
Why did you want to take part in MasterChef: The Professionals?
“I have watched it for the last four years and seen how much it can push you and help you improve. I want to test my skills but also gain experience. I’m a young chef ready to learn and that’s why I entered.”
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Who is chef Daniel Rodriguez, MasterChef: The Professionals 2022 contestant?
