MasterChef Season 6 Where Are They Now?
by Sai V | Updated Sep 09, 2023
MasterChef Season 6
MasterChef Season 6 was the sixth installment of the popular American competitive reality television series, which aired on Fox from May 20 to September 16, 2015. This season brought some notable changes to the show's format, with Gordon Ramsay and Graham Elliot returning as judges while Joe Bastianich departed after five seasons, making way for the talented pastry chef Christina Tosi to join the panel.
With 22 contestants vying for the title, the season ultimately saw Claudia Sandoval emerge as the winner, while Derrick Peltz secured the runner-up position, showcasing their culinary prowess in a series of challenging culinary competitions.
The season offered fans of the show a thrilling mix of culinary creativity and intense competition, with contestants from diverse backgrounds and cooking styles showcasing their skills in pursuit of the coveted title. With 20 episodes filled with delicious dishes, high-stakes challenges, and the expert guidance of the judges, "MasterChef Season 6" continued to captivate viewers and uphold the legacy of this culinary competition series.
MasterChef Season 6 Where Are They Now?
Claudia Sandoval (Winner)
After winning MasterChef Season 6, Claudia worked as an Events Manager in La Mesa, California. She released her cookbook titled “Claudia’s Cocina: A Taste of Mexico” just a month after her victory. Claudia also launched her catering business, gave cooking classes, opened a Mexican bakery called "El Cochi Dorado" in June 2020, and became a judge on MasterChef Latino. She's also been involved in charity work and has raised over $450,000. As of 2022, she lives in San Diego with her daughter.
Derrick Peltz (Runner-up)
Derrick, formerly known as Derrick Fox, was a drummer in Florida before participating in the show. After MasterChef, he did numerous pop-up dining events across the USA, helped with a restaurant opening in LA, got married and adopted his wife's last name (Derrick Fox), and launched his podcast "A Bunch of Losers" in 2022.
Stephen Lee
tephen worked as an urban gardener in Palm Springs. He now works as a private chef, appears on different cooking programs as a guest, and offers private cooking/catering services. He also has a "food experience" called the Food Department.
Nick Nappi
Nick, who worked as a dishwasher sales rep in California, became a chef at various establishments, including Bar One in San Diego. As of 2022, he's a "cannabis chef" and co-founder of Nappi Roots Culinary, specializing in cannabis-inspired food.
Katrina Kozar
Katrina, an Administrative Assistant in Wisconsin, started offering private chef services and selling a special homemade gourmet mustard. She also has her spice brand named Mustard Queens, which is available for purchase online.
Hetal Vasavada
Hetal, a startup developer from New Jersey, launched her own online bakery and published a cookbook titled "Milk & Cardamom: Spectacular Cakes, Custards and More, Inspired by the Flavors of India." She is a freelance recipe developer, digital marketer, and food blogger at Milk and Cardamom.
Ailsa von Dobeneck
Ailsa, an assistant railroad manager in Norfolk, Virginia, returned to her previous career and is now an Assistant Vice President at Watco Companies LLC. She also runs a food blog called The Curious Taste Bud.
Masterchef Season 6 Contestants
Contestant
Age
Occupation
Claudia Sandoval
31
Events Manager
Derrick Peltz
28
Drummer
Stephen Lee
47
Urban Gardener
Nick Nappi
31
Dishwasher Sales Rep
Katrina Kozar
34
Administrative Assistant
Hetal Vasavada
27
Startup Developer
Tommy Walton
53
Fashion Designer
Olivia Crouppen
25
Fashion Stylist
Shelly Flash
32
Kitchen Assistant
Christopher Lu
30
Restaurant Manager
Sara Zacek
29
Mobile Home Park Manager
Kerry Prince
37
Human Resources Rep
Amanda Saab
25
Social Worker
Charlie Chapman
25
HVAC Technician
Jesse Romero
29
Petroleum Landman
Veronica Cili
58
Beauty Consultant
Ailsa von Dobeneck
27
Assistant Railroad Manager
Dan Collado
29
Engineer and Model
Justin Banister
18
High School Student
Darah Carattini
29
Amusement Park Guide
Brianna Watson
24
Hairstylist
Mateo McConnell
38
High School Teacher
MasterChef Season 6 Where Are They Now? - FAQs
Claudia Sandoval won MasterChef Season 6.
Derrick Peltz, also known as Derrick Fox, is pursuing various ventures.
Hetal Vasavada specializes in Indian-inspired cuisine.
Nick Nappi is a "cannabis chef" specializing in cannabis-infused food.
Ailsa von Dobeneck is an Assistant Vice President at Watco Companies LLC and runs a food blog.