Thomasina Miers
Thomasina Miers is a prominent chef and the winner of the first series of MasterChef in 2005. She is also the co-founder of the popular Mexican restaurant chain Wahaca. Miers has been vocal about the importance of showcasing the hard work of contestants, emphasizing that the experience of competing on MasterChef significantly shaped her career in the food industry, and she believes the show should air as planned despite the ongoing controversies.
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Recent news mentions
Thomasina Miers’s swiss chard, leek and ricotta lasagne does contain pancetta.
The bubbling beauty of baked pasta | Food
United Kingdom· 2026-02-26
Thomasina Miers’s Moroccan spiced lentil and carrot soup combines cumin and paprika with cinnamon and ginger.
Spice up your life! 17 soups with a kick – from chicken curry laksa to roast pumpkin | FoodUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-08
Thomasina Miers, co-founder of Wahaca, enjoys making broth for its soothing properties.
Beyond chicken soup: what chefs and doctors eat when they’re sick (or just hungover) | FoodUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-18
Thomasina Miers, who won the first series of MasterChef in 2005, emphasizes the importance of airing the show for the participants.
BBC faces dilemma over new series of MasterChefUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-12
