Masterchef Pakistan returns after an 11 year hiatus

New season is being judged by chefs Saadat Siddiqi, Mahwish Aziz and Asad Monga

Masterchef Pakistan has made a comeback after an eleven year break. The new season of the show promises to be bigger and better, featuring a revamped format and high production quality that aligns with global standards. 

The show has a new panel of judges that features chef maestro Saadat Siddiqi, baking expert Mahwish Aziz and ingredient specialist and chef Asad Monga. The culinary competitions will, “Bring together the country’s top home cooks in a battle of skill, heart and flavor,” according to their official Instagram. Adding that it is more than a competition, “It’s passion under pressure.”

MasterChef Pakistan aims to showcase culinary talent and celebrate Pakistani cuisine, providing aspiring chefs a platform to gain recognition and guidance. With its return, the show will reignite the passion for cooking among viewers. Fans can look forward to high pressured challenges, fresh stories, and creative dishes in the upcoming season. 

Registrations and auditions for the show were held in mid-2025 across major cities like Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, gathering significant responses from aspiring chefs nationwide.

The first season aired on May 3, 2014, on Urdu 1, featuring 100 contestants from major cities like Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. The show was produced by Paragon Productions and was based on the international MasterChef format.  The original judges included Chef Zakir Qureshi, Chef Mehboob Khan, and Chef Khurram Awan, who guided contestants through various cooking challenges. It concluded on July 27, 2014, with Ammara Noman winning the title and a cash prize.

The new season is produced by Pixel Entertainment. It is powered by Knorr, Vim Pakistan and Nestle Everyday. The show is co-sponsored by Walls, Kashmir cooking oil and Laziza and presented by Sabroso. Its official pantry partner is Imtiaz and official appliance partner is Dawlance.

The culinary competition show will air on HUM TV every Friday and can be streamed online on YouTube.