Callan Smith is a contestant on MasterChef Australia Season 9. He is placed 9th.
Biography[]
Retrieved from 10play.com.au
Although he might be MasterChef Australia’s youngest recruit, Callan’s talent should not be underestimated. Few other 18-year-olds dream of one day opening their own five-star molecular gastronomic restaurant.
Cooking since he was five, Callan’s first kitchen experience was not a raging success: he attempted a birthday cake without a recipe and while the result was not a triumph, he has since developed his skills and rarely receives complaints.
Born and raised in Sydney, Callan grew up with his parents and younger sister. His family owns a bottle shop and wine bar, and Callan says he has been cooking meals for his family as long as he can remember.
School was sometimes a challenging time and Callan always sought refuge in the kitchen, baking and expressing himself through food. With a passion for combining science with normal everyday cooking, Callan would throw together unusual ingredients and routinely attempt dishes to improve and constantly excel in the kitchen. Completing his HSC exams on the eve of the MasterChef Australia judges’ auditions, Callan says he wanted a place in the Top 24 more than anything else.
Inspired by fresh, modern Asian food, Callan lists Kylie Kwong and Neil Perry as those he admires in the kitchen. He also loves to watch and follow Martin Boetz and Dan Hong, with his all-time favourite food hero being Heston Blumenthal.
Outside of cooking and spending time with his family and friends, Callan volunteers in the theatre and film industry and has studied acting and musical theatre at his performing arts high school.[1]
Trivia[]
- At 18, he is the youngest contestant of the season.
- He, Bryan, Pia, & Sam won the first Mystery Box Challenge of the season.