MasterChef’s new food critic: Leyla Kazim

JOURNALIST and food present Leyla Kazım appeared on MasterChef for the first time as a food critic in the latest episode which aired on BBC on Friday, November 11, 2022.

Sharing with her s social media followers saying:” There’s a new @masterchefuk critic in town!

“…I still can’t quite believe I am now part of a show that I have watched for – basically – forever.

“MasterChef is a shining example of some of the best food TV out there and it is such an honour and really quite surreal to be a part of it. And alongside food critics and writers I have huge respect for. Thank you to the stellar behind the scenes team @shinetelevision and to fellow critics @gracedent and @williamsitwel for making me feel so welcome on my first day. It was great fun. And especially to Grace for the 6am motivational voice note you left me – you are the best “

A London-based food and travel photographer and writer was brought up surrounded by cooking from her Mauritian mother and Turkish-Cypriot father, getting acquainted with the huge range of international flavours available in the culinary world is something she spends a lot of time on.

Sharing her tips and reviews with her social media followers as well as documents her trips across the world experiences with local cuisines and her food experiences here in the UK.