Masterchef Season 7 Where Are They Now?
In the seventh season of MasterChef US, amateur chefs from the USA showcased their culinary skills under the judgment of Gordon Ramsay, Christina Tosi, and guest judges like Aarón Sanchez.
The contestants faced various challenges, attempting to prepare different dishes. Those who couldn't impress the judges were eliminated from the competition.
Airing from June 1 to September 14, 2016, on Fox Network, the season featured 20 contestants vying for the grand prize of $250,000, their cookbook, and the prestigious MasterChef trophy.
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Alejandro Toro:
- Works in films, takes photos, hosts events, and does voice overs for Spanish Southpark.
- He is also a vlogger and operates Toro Productions, with two programs syndicated on Amazon Prime.
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Andrea Galan:
- After talent scouting, moved to Barcelona, won Chopped season 24, and appears on local TV cookery segments.
- AAndrea is currently a Stagier at ABAC Restaurant, a restaurant with three Michelin stars.
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Barbara Savage:
- Runs her own catering business, teaches cookery classes at Wholefoods, and posts food pics on social media.
- Barbara had a brief stint as a Pasta Chef but had to leave due to a wheat allergy.
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Brandi Mudd:
- Quit teaching, won MasterChef cruise, runs catering business Southern Flair, and returned for MasterChef: Back to Win.
- Brandi offers private dining experiences and has started a catering business called Southern Flair with Chef Brandi.
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Brittany Craig:
- Offers private dining experiences, works as a dog sitter, and provides healthy lifestyle coaching and meal prep services.
- Brittany is also an amateur power lifter.
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Cassie Peterson:
- Owns Nameless Gourmet, a catering and meal delivery company, and had a restaurant called Bread & Buttercrème.
- In August 2017, she opened Bread & Buttercrème in Clear Lake, Iowa but this closed in July 2019.
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D'Andre Balaoing:
- Self-employed baker, creates cakes to order, worked as a pastry chef, and chef for Virgin Voyages.
- D'Andre also serves as a producer and hosts the digital series, The Good Truck.
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Dan Paustian:
- Head Chef/Owner at Flavor City Catering, also an actor, comedian, and food vlogger.
- Dan was eliminated in MasterChef season 7 episode 16 after an ingredient swap during an elimination challenge lands him in the bottom two.
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David Williams:
- Returned to his career as a professional poker player.
- David was a MasterChef season 7 runner-up.
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Diamond Alexander:
- Returned to web designing, is a product designer at AdvicePay, and blogs.
- Diamond is currently a Product Designer at AdvicePay.
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Diana Bilow:
- Works as a personal chef, was a dog walker, and offers private dining experiences.
- Diana was also a contestant on Food Network Star, where she finished in third place.
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Manny Washington Jr:
- Still a fireman, offers Private Chef services, pop up dinners, and cooking classes.
- Manny appeared on Food Network Star season 14, where he finished in third place.
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Eric Howard:
- Food consultant, private chef offering private dining experiences and events.
- Eric appeared on the Food Network show The Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge, where he finished in third place.
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Katie Dixon:
- Private chef, Precision Nutrition Coach, owns Birdhouse Café, appeared on Food Network Star.
- Katie opened her own restaurant in Hattiesberg called Birdhouse Café and reviews are positive.
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Lisa-Ann Marchesi:
- Owns Bella D’ Oliva, sells olive oil, Vice President of P&C at NFP, appeared on TLC's You, Me & My Ex.
- Lisa-Ann appeared on TLC's You, Me & My Ex in 2021.
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Nathan Barnhouse:
- Returned to college to complete a degree in Theatre, has had parts in local shows.
- Nathan returned to college to complete a degree in Theatre and has had parts in local shows.
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Shaun O'Neale:
- Co-owner of The Blind Pig, released cookbook, hosted events, and opened Larrea Las Vegas.
- Shaun has hosted a number of pop-up dining events and cookery demonstrations.
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Tanorria Askew:
- Took private chef company Tanorria's Table full time, participated in MasterChef Camp, and appears on local TV cookery segments.
- Tanorria also participated in MasterChef Camp.
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Terry Mueller:
- Returned to his previous role as a contractor and did a number of cookery events.
- Terry participated in several cookery events.
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Bill Travers:
- Appears to have returned to enjoying retirement.
- Bill appears to have embraced retirement fully.
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