Chef Omar

Fresh out of the MasterChef 2023 kitchen where he finished as runner-up, Omar previously worked in toy product development for over 10 years and has now brought his passion for innovating into the culinary world. During MasterChef, Omar was recognised for his daring flavour combinations, creative plating style, never playing it safe and always pushing the limits of food. During the competition Omar cooked at 3 Michelin star Core under Clare Smyth, 2 Michelin Turk and the English Consulate in Istanbul, the Royal Opera House in London, the Crick Institute in London to celebrate 70 years since the discovery of DNA with food innovator Jozef Youssef, and don't forget a lunch service 200 hungry firefighters! Since the show Omar has launched his own private dining and food consultancy business and is writing his first cookbook set to be published in 2025.