L-R: Gordon Ramsay, Claudia, Christina Tosi and Graham Elliot
Courtney Lapresi (S5)
Courntey, with a focus on presentation, won MasterChef in 2014, with her elegant, sophisticated dishes – and published her cookbook, "Everyday Fancy: 65 Easy, Elegant Recipes for Meals, Snacks, Sweets, and Drinks." However, she chose to step away from the culinary world to work in sales and marketing.
Claudia Sandoval (S6)
In 2015, Claudia was announced the winner with her authentic Mexican cuisine. She released her cookbook, "Claudia's Cocina: A Taste of Mexico" and went on to work as a private chef, food consultant, and culinary judge on various cooking shows, including "MasterChef Latino."
Shaun O'Neale (S7)
Modern American cuisine with a focus on bold flavors helped Shuan win in 2016. He published his cookbook, "My Modern American Table: Recipes for Inspired Home Cooks” and went on to work as a private chef, DJ, and culinary consultant.
Dino Angelo Luciano (S8)
Dino won MasterChef in 2017 with his Italian cuisine with a modern, often vegan twist. After winning he pursued a career as a private chef and advocate for vegan and sustainable food.