Career: Martin eventually returned to the UK, where he was employed by Antony Worrall Thompson at his Kensington restaurant. He went on to work at various other London eateries before becoming head chef, aged just 22, at Hotel Du Vin in Winchester. He made his TV debut in 1996 with James Martin: Yorkshire's Finest, in which he demonstrated the county's cuisine. Other food-related shows include Stately Suppers, Sweet Baby James, Saturday Kitchen, Operation Hospital Food, The Roux Scholarship, United States of Cakes and The Great British Budget Menu. A keen motorist, Martin has also written a motoring column and co-hosted Racing Legends with Sir Jackie Stewart. He came fourth in Strictly Come Dancing in 2005, narrowly missing out on a place in the final with his partner, Camilla Dallerup.

Career: Galetti worked her way through the kitchen ranks at Le Gavroche to become Michel's sous chef. In 2009, she began assisting Michel on MasterChef: The Professionals, and in 2011, she was elevated to a permanent position on the judging panel. She has a reputation on the show for being firm but fair.

Career: The restaurant was an instant success, and Blanc won the Egon Ronay Restaurant of the Year award, as well as Michelin stars and assorted other distinctions. In 1981, he opened the bakery and patisserie Maison Blanc in Oxford which went on to supply Harrods and many leading London restaurants. In 1984, he opened Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons in Great Milton, Oxford and seven years later established The Raymond Blanc Cookery School. Other successes include eight Brasserie Blanc establishments around the UK, and several bestselling books. In 2007 he was awarded an OBE in recognition of his services in promoting culinary excellence. He has also appeared in various TV shows, including The Restaurant, Kitchen Secrets and The Very Hungry Frenchman.