Master - Chef Australia Winners
The Fan Favourite This season was an "All Stars" edition titled Back to Win , featuring returning contestants. Emelia Jackson, who originally placed 4th in Season 6, returned with a point to prove. Her final dessert—a Raspberry & Chocolate Soufflé with a Salted Caramel Centre—is considered one of the most perfect dishes ever plated in the show's history. She defeated Reynold Poernomo in the semi-final and Laura Sharrad in the finale.
| Season | Year | Winner | |--------|------|--------| | 1 | 2009 | | | 2 | 2010 | Adam Liaw | | 3 | 2011 | Kate Bracks | | 4 | 2012 | Andy Allen | | 5 | 2013 | Emma Dean | | 6 | 2014 | Brent Owens | | 7 | 2015 | Billie McKay | | 8 | 2016 | Elena Duggan | | 9 | 2017 | Diana Chan | | 10 | 2018 | Sashi Cheliah | | 11 | 2019 | Larissa Takchi | | 12 (Back to Win) | 2020 | Emelia Jackson | | 13 | 2021 | Justin Narayan | | 14 (Fans & Favourites) | 2022 | Billie McKay (2-time winner) | | 15 | 2023 | Brent Draper | | 16 | 2024 | Nat Thaipun | master chef australia winners
Larissa was known for her dessert prowess and consistency. In a finale against Tessa Boersma and Simon Toohey, she wowed the judges with a lemon tart and a lamb dish, proving that sticking to your strengths wins the day. The Fan Favourite This season was an "All
Diana was a force of nature in the kitchen, known for her speed and bold flavors, particularly her Asian-inspired dishes. She narrowly beat Ben Ungermann in the finale. She defeated Reynold Poernomo in the semi-final and
Larissa Takchi made history in Season 11 as the youngest winner at age 22. Her focus on innovative desserts and bold flavors signaled a shift toward a more experimental style of cooking on the show. In 2020, Emelia Jackson won the Back to Win season, cementing her reputation as the "Choux Queen" and launching a successful baking empire and cookbook. The Full List of Winners
The Fan Favourite This season was an "All Stars" edition titled Back to Win , featuring returning contestants. Emelia Jackson, who originally placed 4th in Season 6, returned with a point to prove. Her final dessert—a Raspberry & Chocolate Soufflé with a Salted Caramel Centre—is considered one of the most perfect dishes ever plated in the show's history. She defeated Reynold Poernomo in the semi-final and Laura Sharrad in the finale.
| Season | Year | Winner | |--------|------|--------| | 1 | 2009 | | | 2 | 2010 | Adam Liaw | | 3 | 2011 | Kate Bracks | | 4 | 2012 | Andy Allen | | 5 | 2013 | Emma Dean | | 6 | 2014 | Brent Owens | | 7 | 2015 | Billie McKay | | 8 | 2016 | Elena Duggan | | 9 | 2017 | Diana Chan | | 10 | 2018 | Sashi Cheliah | | 11 | 2019 | Larissa Takchi | | 12 (Back to Win) | 2020 | Emelia Jackson | | 13 | 2021 | Justin Narayan | | 14 (Fans & Favourites) | 2022 | Billie McKay (2-time winner) | | 15 | 2023 | Brent Draper | | 16 | 2024 | Nat Thaipun |
Larissa was known for her dessert prowess and consistency. In a finale against Tessa Boersma and Simon Toohey, she wowed the judges with a lemon tart and a lamb dish, proving that sticking to your strengths wins the day.
Diana was a force of nature in the kitchen, known for her speed and bold flavors, particularly her Asian-inspired dishes. She narrowly beat Ben Ungermann in the finale.
Larissa Takchi made history in Season 11 as the youngest winner at age 22. Her focus on innovative desserts and bold flavors signaled a shift toward a more experimental style of cooking on the show. In 2020, Emelia Jackson won the Back to Win season, cementing her reputation as the "Choux Queen" and launching a successful baking empire and cookbook. The Full List of Winners
