The 2014 season of Masterchef is holding open auditions this month and next. The open call schedule has been updated with more locations. The show will be coming to Los Angeles, Kansas City, Philadelphia, New York City, Chicago, Denver and Columbus Ohio.
The show is seeking passionate cooks from all walks of life! Whether you love to bake desserts or barbecue burgers, if you have a passion for food, Masterchef wants to hear from you! If you have always had a dream of being recognized for your great cooking, Masterchef may be a perfect opportunity to show the world your culinary skills.
The show is casting amateur cooks nationwide. There are some restrictions, you must be at least 18 years old and a legal US resident, plus, you must be an amateur cook. You musty not be working at a restaurant or any food service business nor have attended culinary school. The show will be filming between January and April 2014 and those selected should have open availability during that time.
If attending the open auditions, you must bring with you a completed application as well as a prepared dish. Copies of the application will also be passed out at the casting call. You will not be allowed to heat up your food or do any kind of preparation at the audition. You will need to bring everything you need to plate with you including plates and utensils. You will have a few minutes to plate your food. There will not be anywhere you can leave your stuff, you will need to carry anything you bring with you.
Open Audition Schedule:
Chicago
Saturday October 19th 2013
Le Cordon Bleu
361 West Chestnut Street
Chicago, IL 60610
Parking: $12 at the location. Multiple other options available.
Columbus
Saturday October 19th 2013
Hyatt Regency Columbus
350 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Parking: At Chestnut Garage, on Chestnut Street $12 all day. 3rd floor walkway goes straight to the hotel. Multiple other options available.
Kansas City
Saturday October 26th 2013
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
200 West 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
Parking: Across the street there is a municipal auditorium which charges $15 a day. Multiple other options available.
New York City
Saturday October 26th 2013 10am – 6pm
AND
Sunday October 27th 2013 10am – 3pm
Doubletree Suites Times Square
1568 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
Parking: On site for $45. Multiple other options too.
Denver
Saturday November 2nd 2013
Crowne Plaza Denver Downtown
1450 Glenarm Place
Denver, CO 80202
Parking: Discounted on site for $7. Multiple other options too.
Philadelphia
Saturday November 2nd 2013
Doubletree Philadelphia Center City
237 S Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Parking: Park America lot adjacent to location is $12. Multiple other options too.
Los Angeles
Saturday November 9th 11am- 6pm AND Sunday November 10th 10am – 3pm
Le Cordon Bleu
6370 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Masterchef is hosted by Gordon Ramsay and airs on FOX. The judges on the cooking competition are Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Graham Elliot.
