Who is chef Georgia Davies on MasterChef: The Professionals 2026?
With MasterChef: The Professionals 2026 now in full swing on BBC One, we find out more about Georgia Davies, one of the chefs taking part in this year’s competition.
Georgia lives in London and grew up in Surrey before spending much of her childhood in Normandy, France.
Age at start of filming
27
Job role
Junior sous chef
Chef background
“From the age of seven, I grew up in rural France, where food takes pride of place. So many of my memories from then revolve around sitting at the dinner table with friends and family, the joys of buying fresh bread and pastries from the boulangerie, picking fruit and vegetables from our garden.
“My mum is of Swiss French and Italian heritage, and from a line of incredible home cooks, so I would spend time at home helping her prepare family meals from scratch. Much of my knowledge comes from getting involved in the kitchen at a young age and of course through my travels that lead me to Rome, where I then trained at the Italian Chef Academy in 2021 and went on to learn in kitchens across Europe.
“My career has taken me from food-driven cultures like Italy and France, to sustainable food projects, to teaching cooking classes in London.
“However, my proudest moment was becoming head chef of Refettorio Felix, a community kitchen serving 150 vulnerable adults a three-course meal made from surplus produce.”
Who and what inspired you to become a chef?
“My mum’s love for good food, her bon viveur spirit and the connection her food created at the table is where it all started for me.
“What then cemented my passion for cooking was living for many years amongst the rich food cultures of France, Italy and Spain. Food is at the heart of Mediterranean living, putting a real importance on quality and provenance of ingredients, and supporting local and artisanal producers.
“Those influences taught me the importance of ingredients, seasonality, and the joy of shared meals.”
How would you describe your style of cooking?
“Conscientious, instinctive, humble, and personal. A blend of French and Italian foundations with sustainable and low-waste principles - usually served family style for everyone to get stuck in around the table!”
Three ingredients you can’t live without
“Lemons, extra virgin olive oil, and garlic.”
What you eat when you get back from service
“Usually something light as I can’t help myself from snacking at work! I cook from the heart, so if I’m not cooking for others then I don’t bother making much for myself apart from some eggs on toast!”
Why did you want to take part in MasterChef: The Professionals?
“It’s been a dream since childhood but never one I thought would come true!
“My family and I have watched MasterChef since I was little so this feels like a once in a lifetime experience for me. I wanted the challenge and the opportunity to grow and further myself.”
Outside of cooking what are your passions?
“Travel, discovering new languages, cultures and cuisines, nature walks, swimming, reading, and sharing food with loved ones.”
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Who is chef Georgia Davies on MasterChef: The Professionals 2026?
