Rhys Badcock (born c.1983) is an Australian chef. He was the winner of MasterChef Australia: The Professionals in 2013. He splits his time between Byron Bay, New South Wales and Broome, Western Australia.
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| Born | 1983 (age 40–41) |
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Career
editBadcock began his apprenticeship at Driftwood Estate in Margaret River.[1] He completed his apprenticeship at Cape Lodge in Yallingup, Western Australia where he subsequently returned as the sous chef.[2] Badcock also worked on Dunk Island and at Bespoke in Brisbane.[1] Currently he is the resident chef on the cruise vessel 'True North”.
MasterChef Australia: The Professionals
editBadcock was approached by the production team to join MasterChef Australia: The Professionals where 18 chefs competed over two months.[3] He went on to win the title, a $200,000 prize and a world trip.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "Byron chefs' remain tight-lipped about Masterchef". northernstar.com.au. 20 January 2013. Archived from the original on 21 January 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ "Rhys Badcock wins MasterChef Australia". capelodge.com.au. Archived from the original on 22 March 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ Styles, Aja (18 March 2013). "MasterChef winner's uncertain recipe for the future". brisbanetimes.com.au. Archived from the original on 20 March 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ Cartwright, Darren (17 March 2013). "Badcock wins MasterChef The Professionals". entertainment.yahoo.com.