Marcus is an award-winning chef, author, and television presenter, best known for winning *Iron Chef UK on Channel 4*, defeating a two Michelin-starred chef. A regular contributor on ITV’s *This Morning* and regular host at *Good Food Shows* around the country. Marcus combines media expertise with decades of hands-on culinary experience. Former owner of a successful pub/restaurant and cookery school in Shropshire, he has taught over 25,000 students to cook and now works as a private chef and hospitality consultant. Completing work with Chez Roux at Wimbledon 2025, Cheltenham Goldcup 2026 & Monaco Grand Prix with Tom Kerridge 2024. Including stages at Dinner By Heston Blumenthal.

Marcus brings a passion for seasonal & sustainable cooking showcasing the best ingredients inspired by his travels.

When Marcus isn’t cooking, he’s a keen Runner and will be completing London Marathon 2026 raising money for Parkinsons UK.

You can Follow Marcus on Instagram & TikTok 

www.marcusbean.co.uk

Crystelle Pereira is a cook, presenter and author. Born in North London to Kenyan born, Portuguese-Goan parents, and stole the hearts of the nation in the Great British Bake Off (Channel 4 and Netflix USA, 2021).

‘Flavour Kitchen’ (Hachette) was Crystelle’s debut cook book, and she’s an established food writer and recipe developer with credits including Guardian Feast, Waitrose, Telegraph, BBC Good Food, Ocado, and People Magazine.

TV credits include Good Morning America, The Today Show, Saturday Kitchen, Sunday Brunch, BBC Morning Live, and ITV’s Lorraine. Most recently, she was a series judge on Amazon Prime’s The World Cook Season 2, and in 2025 was named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Arts & Culture.

Harry was crowned Masterchef Champion 2025, after a stellar performance in which he beat off 59 of the best amateur cooks in the country! 

He said afterwards that the 12 week competition had been a life-changing, if stressful experience, which had tested his cooking ingenuity and skill to the max, but that he had loved every minute! The following are some of the wonderful comments from an emotional final:

“For an amateur cook, I’ve never seen anything like it” - Anna Haugh

“If that’s the future, the future is really bright” - John Torode

“ I LIKE IT. I LOVE IT” - Alan Ducasse

Harry has now embarked upon a varied culinary career, which includes running his own private dining business and working in one of London’s top restaurants. He has also developed a significant online following with his lively and creative cooking videos, which highlight many of his favourite dishes and food influences.

Harry grew up and was educated in Edinburgh and began his foodie journey under the guiding hand of his mum and elder brother. This included a wide range of cooking styles and influences which, many years later, he introduced into his Masterchef performance. Whilst at university in Newcastle, he continued to develop his love for cooking and his culinary skills, by cooking for his flatmates.

The journey through to Masterchef Champion has not been an easy one, as Harry acknowledged during one of the episodes of the programme. He found the demands of a high intensity corporate career too much, and by his own admission he lost control of his life and drifted into a battle with addiction. After a period of recovery, he realised that a change was needed and decided to pursue his love for cooking. At this point he was not ready for work in a professional kitchen. So, ever the entrepreneur, he printed off a bundle of CV’s and proceeded to hawk his way, door to door, around the fishmongers and butchers of London. On day one, he landed a job with a fishmonger in Clapham where, as well as serving customers, he was able to develop his love for fish cookery!

Winning Masterchef has opened a dazzling new array of opportunities for Harry, which he is excited to explore. Working with the team at The Dorchester is an incredible  opportunity and privilege, which Harry will use to strengthen his understanding of the food and hospitality business.

Even in the short time since the show was aired, Harry has been lucky enough to meet a number of leading figures in the Industry and has forged many great friendships within the media and restaurant sectors. He looks forward to a varied and creative future, working alongside the best in the business!