Future Food Stars has concluded its first series on BBC One – here are the contestants taking part and results.
Future Food Stars sees Gordon Ramsay on the hunt for the UK’s most exciting new food and drink business.
The series will see the TV chef putting 12 entrepreneurs through a series of challenges as they compete to win his £150,000 investment.
After taking on a weekly task, they’ll come face-to face with Gordon as he grills them on their performance. Only the ones who impress will continue on the show and in with the chance of securing Gordon’s investment.
Following the final episode, recap all the results below!
Future Food Stars contestants and results
WINNER: Victoria Omobuwajo, 28-year-old from London. Sunmo – plantain based snacks
RUNNER UP: Leah Harkness, 38-year-old from London. Norah’s Brownies – free-from brownies
RUNNER UP: Stephanie Buttery, 30-year-old from Manchester. Chu Lo – Japanese-inspired soft drinks
ELIMINATED EPISODE 7: Valentina Fois, 37-year-old from London. Lele’s – vegan cake mixes & café
ELIMINATED EPISODE 6: Jamie Savage, 36-year-old from Macclesfield. Savages Mussels – mussel bar
ELIMINATED EPISODE 6: Matthew Watts, 33-year-old from London. Jackdaw – zero-waste restaurant
ELIMINATED EPISODE 5: Amit Panwar, 38-year-old from Malvern Hills, Worcestershire. Pandeli – bottled Indian sauces
ELIMINATED EPISODE 5: Michelle Maddox, 45,-year-old from Abernethy (Perthshire). Clootie McToot – clootie dumplings
ELIMINATED EPISODE 4: Asher Flowers, 28-year-old from The Rhondda Valley. Rogue – jams, chutneys and marmalades
ELIMINATED EPISODE 3: Bola Adegbenro, 46-year-old from Hertfordshire. Jitterbug – apple cider vinegar seltzers
ELIMINATED EPISODE 2: Jen Wright, 35-year-old from Castleford. The Cocktail Pickers Club – bottled cocktails
ELIMINATED EPISODE 1: Vincenzo Gentile, 27-year-old from London. Smokin’ Brothers – smoked salmon company
Future Food Stars spoilers
In the eighth episode (19 May), it’s the final, and tonight Gordon Ramsay will choose his future food star. After eight intense weeks of gruelling challenges, Gordon knows that all his finalists have what it takes to partner up with him. It’s now time to drill down on their businesses and find out whose product is worthy of his £150,000 endorsement.
As a shrewd businessman, Gordon has spotted areas of improvement in each of the finalists’ brands and introduces them to world-renowned experts who can help turn their products around and take them to the next level. He has secretly invited some of the country’s biggest brands to the final launch, so each product must stand up to the toughest scrutiny.
Then, the finalists face the most dramatic grilling of their lives, as each of them try to convince Gordon to back them. Who will hold their nerve, win Gordon’s £150,000 investment and become his first ever future food star?
Future Food Stars airs at 9PM on Thursday nights on BBC One.
Episodes are available to watch online via the BBC iPlayer here.
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