'MasterChef' takes its competition extremely seriously and wants to ensure that high standards are always maintained. For this reason, the contestants are encouraged to learn various culinary techniques, but they are not allowed to use any recipes during a challenge. No recipes. ...

Do the MasterChef contestants get paid?

'MasterChef' contestants don't get paid, but they do need to give up a portion of any income from the show.

What happens to the food on MasterChef?

“Once you finish cooking, they take your plate away and shoot it with an overhead camera so it looks fresh. “Then all of the dishes go straight into the fridge, while the cast and crew would break for lunch.”