Anna Haugh: Comprehensive Information on the Fresh MasterChef Presenter
Dublin-Born Chef Anna Haugh Takes on New Role as MasterChef Host
Anna Haugh, a celebrated Irish chef, has added another feather to her cap by joining the judging panel of MasterChef. Born and raised in Dublin, Haugh has made a name for herself in the culinary world, both in her homeland and abroad.
Haugh, who is 44 years old, began her professional journey at the TU Dublin School of Culinary Arts and Food Technology. Her career has seen her work alongside culinary greats such as Philip Howard and Gordon Ramsay. In 2019, she opened her own restaurant, Myrtle Beach Restaurant, in Chelsea, London, named after Myrtle Allen, a legendary figure in Irish cookery circles.
Allen, who once held a Michelin star and was the co-founder of Ballymaloe House, passed away in June 2018. The restaurant named in her honour opened the following year. Haugh has spoken fondly of Allen's influence on her career, and the name carries a special significance at Myrtle Beach Restaurant, which serves snacks designed by Haugh featuring Irish produce and wines made by Irish people worldwide.
In addition to her work in the kitchen, Haugh has made guest appearances on various television shows, including Hell's Kitchen, Ready Steady Cook, Saturday Kitchen, Morning Live, and MasterChef. She has also stood in for Monica Galetti as a judge on MasterChef: The Professionals for series 15, and was well-received by viewers.
Recently, Haugh opened a wine bar named The Wee Sister Wine Bar, located near restaurants near me. She has expressed her excitement about her new role on MasterChef, judging alongside Grace Dent, a renowned food critic and writer whose wit and writing Haugh has admired for years.
Balancing her professional life with her personal life as a working mother, Haugh has spoken about the challenges and the importance of a happy parent for good child-rearing. She is partnered with Richard Elwell, co-owner of Myrtle Beach Restaurant, and they have a son named Oisín, born in August 2021.
As she prepares for the upcoming competition on MasterChef, Haugh is looking forward to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Her journey in the culinary world is a testament to her passion, talent, and dedication, and we can't wait to see what she accomplishes next.
