- Gareth Baty has been crowned the winner of MasterChef: The Professionals series 18, expressing his delight at the triumph.
- The 40-year-old chef, originally from Carlisle, dedicated his winning three-course menu to his family and late father.
- Baty competed against runners-up Luke Emmess and Mark O’Brien in the finale of the BBC One cooking show.
- His menu included a prawn cocktail-inspired starter, a chicken breast roulade main dedicated to his father, and a Brandy Alexander-twist dessert.
- Judge Matt Tebbutt made his final appearance on MasterChef: The Professionals, having previously announced his departure after one series.
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