Lauren Steadman MBE, a paralympic athlete, has been crowned the champion of Celebrity MasterChef 2026. The competition featured 15 celebrities from various fields, including comedy, music, and sports, all aiming to win the prestigious MasterChef trophy.
After five weeks of challenges, Lauren reached the final alongside weightlifter Emily Campbell and TV personality Shakira Khan. The final task involved preparing and presenting a three-course meal for judges Grace Dent and Giorgio Locatelli.
Lauren’s winning menu included:
- Starter: Scallops pan-fried in chili butter, served with coconut and spinach lentil dahl puree and fresh apple batons.
- Main: Beef Wellington with truffle mash, caramelized shallots, butternut squash puree, tenderstem broccoli, and red wine jus.
- Dessert: Classic sticky toffee pudding with dates, accompanied by caramel sauce and clotted cream ice cream.
In the finals week, she also crafted a unique dog bone-shaped dessert for the prestigious dog show, Crufts, and participated in The Chef’s Table at The Ritz hotel.
Lauren joins a notable list of previous winners, including Ginger Johnson, Vito Coppola, and Lisa Faulkner.
