Junior Masterchef
Junior MasterChef is a British TV cookery competition, broadcast by the BBC, in which nine- to twelve-year-olds compete to be crowned Junior MasterChef. It is a spin-off from the main series MasterChef. Junior MasterChef first ran from 1994 to 1999, presented by Loyd Grossman. After a long hiatus, it was revived in 2010 in a revamped format, presented by writer and actress Nadia Sawalha, previously a Celebrity MasterChef contestant and restaurant owner, and professional chef John Torode, who also presents MasterChef. The revival series was commissioned by CBBC Controller Anne Gilchrist and produced by Shine Television, and was broadcast on BBC One. A further series was commissioned in 2012 for broadcast on CBBC.
Cast: Loyd Grossman
13 episodes
- 1. Series 1, Show 1After a toad in the hole masterclass from chef John Torode, the four cooks try their hand.CC30minAug 14, 1994
- 2. Series 1, Show 2After a Thai chicken cakes masterclass from John Torode, the four cooks try their hand.CC30minAug 21, 1994
- 3. Series 1, Show 3After a masterclass in the perfect pear tart from John Torode, it's the four cooks' turns.CC30minAug 28, 1994
- 4. Series 1, Show 4After a berry pudding masterclass from top chef John Torode, the four cooks have a bash.CC30minSep 4, 1994
- 5. Series 1, Show 5In the first quarter-final, four heat winners compete to be the best cook in the country.CC30minSep 11, 1994
- 6. Series 1, Show 6Four aspiring chefs compete for a place in the quarter-final.CC30minSep 18, 1994
- 7. Series 1, Show 7Four aspiring chefs compete for a place in the quarter-final.CC30minSep 25, 1994
- 8. Series 1, Show 8The chefs receive a Middle Eastern masterclass in kebabs and hummus with Nadia Sawalha.CC30minOct 2, 1994
- 9. Series 1, Show 9The chefs receive a scrumptious masterclass in sponge pudding.CC30minOct 9, 1994
- 10. Series 1, Show 10In the second quarter-final, four heat winners compete to be the best cook in the country.CC30minOct 23, 1994
- 11. Series 1, Show 11The four remaining chefs must cook lunch for Doctor Who and his companion.CC30minOct 30, 1994
- 12. Series 1, Show 12They must prepare lunch for pop band JLS. Will their food be a hit with the boys?CC30minNov 6, 1994
- 13. Series 1, Show 13The four best chefs battle it out to become crowned Junior Masterchef Champion 2010.CC30minNov 13, 1994
Junior Masterchef
Junior MasterChef is a British TV cookery competition, broadcast by the BBC, in which nine- to twelve-year-olds compete to be crowned Junior MasterChef. It is a spin-off from the main series MasterChef. Junior MasterChef first ran from 1994 to 1999, presented by Loyd Grossman. After a long hiatus, it was revived in 2010 in a revamped format, presented by writer and actress Nadia Sawalha, previously a Celebrity MasterChef contestant and restaurant owner, and professional chef John Torode, who also presents MasterChef. The revival series was commissioned by CBBC Controller Anne Gilchrist and produced by Shine Television, and was broadcast on BBC One. A further series was commissioned in 2012 for broadcast on CBBC.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Franc Roddam
- Cast
- Loyd Grossman
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.

















