Love cooking? This is your chance to step into the spotlight.
The Today Show is on the hunt for passionate home cooks from across Ireland to take part in a brand new cooking competition. With chef Trisha Lewis as mentor, contestants will step from the home kitchen into the TV kitchen — cooking, sharing their recipes, and showcasing their personality to a national audience.
The competition is open to non-professional cooks with a love of food and a flair for sharing it — whether you're cooking for family, friends or your community.
Think you’ve got what it takes?
Applications are now open. To apply, simply upload a short audition video telling us who you are, what you love to cook, and why you belong in the Today Show kitchen.
Watch Trisha’s video above, where she explains everything and shares a sample audition at the end.
Please take your time to complete this application form and read everything carefully.PLEASE NOTE THIS APPLICATION IS FOR AMATEURS ONLY (see Eligibility Requirements below)!
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
You are only able to apply if you meet the following eligibility criteria:
* I AM AGED 18 OR OVER (AS OF 18th MARCH 2026)
I DO NOT HAVE ANY PROFESSIONAL CATERING QUALIFICATION ACQUIRED IN THE LAST 10 YEARS
* I HAVE NEVER WORKED FULL TIME AS A CHEF OR RUN A FOOD OR CATERING BUSINESS
* MY MAIN SOURCE OF INCOME HAS NEVER COME FROM PREPARING AND COOKING FRESH FOOD IN A PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT (E.G. HOTEL, RESTAURANT, CAFE, AT-HOME KITS)
*I CAN MAKE MYSELF AVAILABLE FOR FILMING PURPOSES ON SEVERAL DATES (TBC) IN APRIL AND MAY 2026 IN RTÉ STUDIOS CORK
*I CONFIRM THAT NEITHER MYSELF OR MEMBERS OF MY HOUSEHOLD OR IMMEDIATE FAMILY CURRENTLY WORK FOR RTÉ.
RTE’s decision on the eligibility of any entrant is final.
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