Shauna bows out of BBC’s Masterchef

SLIGO- BORN Shauna Kelly, who has been living in London for 14 years, lost out in the latest round of Masterchef aired last Thursday.

Her poached pear dessert failed to impress the judges and turned out to be a recipe for disaster. Judge Torade said: “It just didn’t work, there’s too much going on, it’s a cacophony.

Afterwards Shauna said: “I’m deflated and upset. But she also managed to find a positive. “I’d love to have my own boutique catering company and it’s really given me the confidence to pursue my dream.”

Since the programme was filmed Hampstead based Shauna who is a mother of one has moved ahead with that dream and turned it into reality.

“Never did I think I’d get the chance to wear chef whites and cook in a professional kitchen, especially one like Roux. The attention to detail, the buzz, the precision, the heat ... it was everything I imagined and more,” she said at the weekend.

“It has now given me the impetus and courage to start my own catering business in London, called HOMEmade Hampstead.

“Competing in MasterChef has been so rewarding and changed my life for the better. I urge anyone who is passionate about food to apply and just enjoy the ride,” Shauna added.