Following the final, guest judge Heston Blumenthal offered her a job at his restaurant The Fat Duck, which she accepted. McKay was raised on a dairy farm in Bowraville, New South Wales and attended Macksville High School. Prior to competing on MasterChef, she was a restaurant manager in Ballina, New South Wales.
Why was The Fat Duck closed?
A world-renowned restaurant owned by celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal has closed after a number of staff tested positive for coronavirus. The Fat Duck in Bray, Berkshire, said it had shut for two weeks.
What is MasterChef winner Billie doing now?
Billie McKay After she finished her time in England and travelling around Europe, Billie returned to her family farm in country NSW where she makes cheese with her mum.
How old was Billie when she won MasterChef?
Top 24
| Contestant | Age | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Billie McKay | 24 | Winner 27 July |
| Georgia Barnes | 27 | Runner-up 27 July |
| Jessica Arnott | 29 | Eliminated 26 July |
| Reynold Poernomo | 20 | Eliminated 23 July |
Is Billie McKay on Instagram?
Billie Mckay (@billie_mckay15) • Instagram photos and videos.
What is Heston Blumenthal doing now?
He is the proprietor of The Fat Duck in Bray, Berkshire, a three Michelin star restaurant which is widely regarded as one of the best in the world. Blumenthal also owns Dinner, a two Michelin star restaurant in London, and two pubs in Bray; The Hinds Head, with one Michelin star, and The Crown.
How is Heston Blumenthal different?
Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal has invented some unique cooking techniques that incorporate science – using a style that has been labelled “gastronomic alchemy”. He considers himself a chef rather than a scientist, saying he “cooks intuitively” and uses “science as a tool.”
Is there a dress code for The Fat Duck?
The Fat Duck has a very relaxed atmosphere. We do not have a dress code policy at the restaurant. We do not have an alternative menu, and it is the same experience for lunch and dinner each day the restaurant is open.
Where is Matt Sinclair now?
Matt has now become a regular face on Australian TV, with his roles on two series of The Cook’s Pantry with Matt Sinclair, for TEN, his mentor role on Masterchef Australia Season 11, and now his new co-hosting role on My Market Kitchen, also for the TEN Network.
