Hosted by acclaimed chef Marco Pierre White and esteemed food critic and MasterChef Australia host Matt Preston, MasterChef: The Professionals will see 18 qualified chefs competing in the toughest cooking environment in Australia. Filmed in Melbourne and produced by Shine Australia, MasterChef: The Professionals will be set in the brand new, purpose-built commercial kitchen. With some fresh elements to the format, the experience and competition will be intensified but viewers will also see some of their favourite challenges and guests chefs.