Activity: chef, TV presenter
Date of Birth: June 26, 1983
Signhdiac: Cancer
Place of Birth: Sevastopol (Ukraine)
Height: 182 cm
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Family status: divorced
Dmitry Gorovenko- judge of a cooking reality show MasterChef on STB channel
Gorovenko joined the project in 2017 and became a MasterChef judge along with show veterans Hector Jimenez-Bravo and Tatyana Litvinova.
Dmitry Gorovenko is a chef with 20 years of experience.
Dmitry Gorovenko was born on June 26, 1983, originally from Sevastopol. He wanted to become a chef after, at the age of 7, he was impressed by his neighbor’s dacha’s spectacular slicing of cucumbers. He completed 9 classes, after which he studied cooking at a culinary school, and then went to conquer the capital.
The young chef first worked as a substitute in the famous Kyiv restaurants “Egoist”, “Concord” and “Morocana”, then went to study in Moscow, from where he returned as a ready-made chef. Gorovenko’s first solo success was the City-cafe restaurant “7 Fridays”. Gorovenko’s work was highly appreciated by experts and he was included in the list of the top 25 best chefs in Ukraine according to Focus magazine. At that time, he was the youngest participant in the rating, he was 26 years old.
Gorovenko worked closely with the Russian restaurateur Dima Borisov, who settled in Kyiv, and was involved in the development of cuisine in many of his establishments. Dmitry Gorovenko’s signature style marks the cuisine of such establishments as “Badger”, “Sheep Hunt”, “L’opera”, “Daily fish cafe” and others.
The latest brainchild of the chef is the pan-Asian restaurant Mai Satai, which opened in the summer of 2018 in Kyiv on Vozdvizhenka. Now this is one of the most popular establishments in Kyiv.
Gorovenko joined the MasterChef team in 2017 and was a judge of the MasterChef project. Children, replacing restaurateur Nikolai Tishchenko.
On August 28, 2018, Dmitry Gorovenko returned to his duties as a judge of the MasterChef project. Season 8 of the culinary reality show starts on the STB channel. You can also watch the episode of MasterChef online on Without Taboo.
Andrey Shmakov
An adept of the new Nordic cuisine, Estonian of St. Petersburg origin Andrey Shmakov became the brand chef of the Metropol Hotel in 2013. Before that, he managed to work on passenger liners in Europe and in Tallinn restaurants - Mona Lisa, Le Bonaparte, as well as in the Grand Hotell and Radisson SAS hotels, was the chef of the prestigious Kadriorg restaurant in the historical palace of the same name in Tallinn and “Lapland” in St. Petersburg - one of the first restaurants of new Nordic cuisine in Russia. Andrey completed internships at the legendary Noma in Copenhagen and Chez Dominique in Helsinki. In 2015, Andrei Shmakov opened the SAVVA restaurant in the building of the Metropol Hotel. It was named in honor of the hotel's founder - the legendary man Savva Mamontov, philanthropist and author of many ideas that changed the face of Moscow at the beginning of the 20th century. The concept of the restaurant is an elegant balance of Nordic cuisine and high Moscow traditions, mixed with a subtle understanding of the techniques of classical French gastronomy. The SAVVA restaurant is innovative and elegant, respecting the centuries-old traditions of Moscow and the Metropol.
Alexander Belkovich
With a smile, Alexander Belkovich recalls his first culinary experiences: how, at the age of six, he prepared homemade yogurt and made a sandwich from “Darnitsky” bread with sausages. He began to think seriously about a career as a cook only after the ninth grade, and after moving to Moscow, he began to actively conquer the kitchens of its restaurants.
The main school for the future chef was the Correa's restaurant chain, where, under the guidance of experienced mentors, he mastered the basics of culinary skills. Soon the promising chef was invited to head the kitchen of the new restaurant terrassa in St. Petersburg. From here Alexander's path to the Ginza Project began. Later, he opened such restaurants as Mansarda, Moscow, Ribeye, Volga-Volga, FoodPark, Plyushkin, MariVanna in New York and London, Obed Bufet Today Alexander Belkovich oversees the kitchen of 5 restaurants of the holding. And also, in October 2015, together with Ginza Project Sasha. opened a restaurant of his own original cuisine called “Belka”.
He is a laureate of international culinary competitions and the author of two books on gastronomy. In his opinion, success in the culinary arts largely depends on appetite.
“I really like to eat. I just love this activity. Of course, now I have completely different taste buds, but I have always loved food. Basically, it all started with my brutal appetite.”
Dmitry Levitsky
The famous Moscow restaurateur Dmitry Levitsky has been in the industry for almost two decades, and his career began, as he himself says, by accident: in 1998, while a student, he got a job as a bartender at T.G.I. Fridays, where a friend invited him. At first, Dmitry perceived this as a temporary part-time job, but eventually he gained experience and became eager to open his own restaurant. After graduating from university, he put his idea aside for a while and began working in enterprises retail. In 2002, together with his partners, he opened a consulting company - first they trained retail, then they added a restaurant direction. Having gotten back on his feet financially, Dmitry returned to his idea and opened his first restaurant. Now he is the owner of HURMA Management Group, which includes the chain of bars and restaurants “Darling, I’ll call you back...”, Meat Puppets bar & meatarea, restaurant VIN"V"UD and others.
Role played by: Dmitry Levitsky
Alexander Zilinsky
Sasha hosts a culinary program on a cable TV channel in St. Petersburg. Engaged in figure skating for 5 years now and can perform complex elements even in the kitchen! In addition, he enjoys karate and plays chess.
On October 9, the 2nd season of the show “MasterChef” starts on STS. Children". A total of 12 episodes are planned, in which the winner of the second season will be determined. 24 children from eight Russian cities take part in the show.
Leading mentors Master Chef Kids season 2
Last names and photos of participants Master Chef Kids Season 2
Features and changes in the second season
The goal of the show is to surprise the hosts with a skillfully prepared dish. Of course, you need to have time to prepare it - after all, there is a time limit. At the end of each episode, the two weakest MasterChef contestants will be eliminated from the list of contenders to win, and only the two most excellent Little Chefs will make it to the finals.
In season 2 of MasterChef Kids, the same presenters will remain - Andrei Shmakov, winner of honorary awards for victories in Russian and European culinary competitions and author of books about haute cuisine, and Alexander Belkovich, laureate in the field of culinary arts. In addition, Moscow restaurateur Dmitry Levitsky, who owns HURMA Managment Group, will join the lineup.
The new presenter admitted that he was incredulous that such kids could cook deliciously. But now he admires the professionalism of young chefs, which does not correspond to their age, which he enjoys observing.
Filming of the new season of the show recently started in Moscow. The fifteen-year-old winner of the first season, Alexei Starostin, visited the participants of MasterChef Children 2016.
He recently returned from Singapore after training with renowned chefs for two weeks. The boy plans to continue his culinary career.
He organizes cooking master classes for children and adults, actively takes part in various culinary competitions and festivals, and is even thinking about creating and running his own culinary column in some magazine.
Final winner cooking show MasterChef. Children will be identified under New Year , in the meantime, watch episodes of the season on Sundays from October 9 at 18:15 on the STS channel.
Children's culinary show on the STS channel, analogue worldwide famous show MasterChef Junior.
The original show lasted five years (until 1999) and was only renewed in 2010 on the SVBC channel. Since then, the project format has been actively adapted outside the UK. The show is broadcast in 50 countries, including Australia, Brazil, Indonesia, Israel, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and many others.
Produced by Russian " MasterChef. Children" is handled by the White Media company.
Show hosts « MasterChef. Children» famous chefs on STS Alexander Belkovich(Ginza) Andrey Shmakov(Metropol), brand chef international network CulinaryOn studios Giuseppe D'Angelo .
To participate in the project « MasterChef. Children" were invited children from 9 to 13 years old. Young chefs had the opportunity to demonstrate their culinary talents and compete for the title of the best young chef in Russia. The STS channel, which previously successfully hosted the culinary battle for adult chefs “MasterChef,” announced the start of casting for the show in the summer of 2015.
« MasterChef. Children"is the only Russian analogue of the world famous show MasterChef Junior, which has successfully it's already underway in more than 50 countries around the world. The American show is hosted by famous restaurateur Joe Bastianich, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and dessert king Graham Eliot.
Despite their age, little chefs will have to face challenges that not every adult can handle, and, under the supervision of famous chefs, restaurateurs and culinary industry experts, reach a new level of skill.
Elmira Makhmutova, CEO STS TV channel, talks about the project: “The show format is popular in many countries around the world, and we are confident that MasterChef. Children" will become a popular project in Russia too! This is a wonderful show with a multi-million audience, which will soon appear on the STS TV channel. Of course, it won’t be easy for the young participants, but it will be very interesting, and most importantly, the children will make a large number of adults happy.”
As part of the first season " MasterChef. Children“12 episodes of 45 minutes each will be aired on STS.
Premiere " MasterChef. Children" - November 2015 on STS.
About the MasterChef project. Children (STS)
To participate in the cooking show " MasterChef. Children» candidates were asked to send an application or the children’s parents to call the STS casting department staff. A potential participant must talk about their culinary experience and answer a few questions.
Chef Andrey Shmakov: “This is an amazing project that has no analogues on Russian TV, and I am happy to take part in it. What I like most about the project is the word “children”, it’s key. "MasterChef" Children" is a project not only about cooking, but about personality development, which is especially important now when children are consumed by gadgets and fast food. In the show we will see everything: amazing cooking techniques from very young chefs, crazy and very real emotions, you will see something that sometimes cannot be described in words - it’s just phenomenal!”
Successfully passed telephone interview are invited to the first stage of casting, where they will meet with producers and chefs who taste food prepared by children, brought from home.
Chef Alexander Belkovich: “STS MasterChef project. Children" is very interesting and incredibly emotional. The show involves children who are so at a young age possess professional skills that not every adult can handle. Everything they do can be safely included in the restaurant menu!”
The second round of casting is cooking for the jury, as well as cooking competitions with other boys and girls aged 9 to 13 years. The jury members taste the prepared dishes and express their opinions. The group of finalists selected at this stage takes part in the final round of selection for the show " MasterChef. Children».
The participant who reaches the final round becomes the winner and wins the title of champion of the project " MasterChef. Children».
Participants in the show MasterChef. Children» on STS were: Alexey Starostin (14 years old), Alina Isaeva, Arina Borgoyakova, Arina Romanova, Andrey Starostenkov, Anuar Al-Adjuz, Arina Kornilova, Alisa Mazyane, Angelina Tsurina, Varya Kapitonova, Varya Tkacheva, Vlada Chesnavskaya, Vladimir Kuznetsov, Victoria Putina, Gordey Boev and others.
Interesting facts about the participants of the MasterChef show. Children
Despite the fact that the chef’s hats were not the right size for many of the characters, and some even needed stands in order to work comfortably at the cutting table, all participants in the project “ MasterChef. Children" impressed editors, producers and judges not only with their culinary art.
Out of more than 200 applicants for participation in the show, 40 children were selected for the first stage of the television project: 23 girls and 17 boys. To the youngest hero of the MasterChef project. Children" recently turned 9 years old, the "biggest" one is 14. However, at their age, the little participants in the project behave in a very adult and rich life, in which, in addition to cooking, there is time for a million different things.
Among 40 contenders for victory in “MasterChef. Children":
* four-time world champion in world dances;
* 13 year old first year student culinary college, who started school at age 5;
* presenter of a children's radio station;
* a young pastry chef who has already developed a passion for business - he makes and sells desserts to order through his website on the Internet.
They play different musical instruments, know foreign languages and for the sake of victory they are ready to do very strong things. Thus, one of the participants severely injured his leg just before the casting and could hardly walk, but withstood all the tests, completed the task and was included in the 40 lucky ones. And another participant turned out to be a vegetarian, but firmly stated that she was ready to work with meat and even try it for the sake of the cause.
Culinary masterpieces that the little contenders prepared at the last stage of the casting:
* veal with dor blue and chanterelles (cooking time at low temperature – 6 hours!);
* “landscape with a surprise” – Scotch egg with garnish;
* salmon in shrimp sauce with fried langoustines and broccoli;
* cheese rolls with chicken with fried bananas in chocolate sauce;
* rack of lamb with country-style potatoes and mint sauce.
Tests on the MasterChef show. Children
Over 12 episodes, young chefs will have the chance to show their culinary talents in two dozen competitions for “advantage” and elimination. Of the 40 participants, only two will reach the finals, but before that they will have to:
* prepare an original dish from your most “unpopular” ingredients;
* make the perfect breakfast using any products;
* prepare the perfect sushi set and present it to the judgment of a Japanese chef;
* select the main ingredient for the dish by touch, placing your hands in closed wooden boxes (they may contain, for example, octopus, pig ears or veal liver);
* bake as many pancakes as possible in just 15 minutes;
* create a dish from ingredients chosen by their parents;
* prepare a set lunch of 3 courses in the kitchen of a real restaurant, and present the dish to the judgment of restaurant visitors who will not know what the children prepared for them.
Finale of the MasterChef show. Children
On February 6, 2016, a charity dinner was held at the Metropol restaurant dedicated to the final of the culinary STS show « MasterChef. Children" All funds raised were transferred to the Ivanovo Regional Clinical Hospital for the treatment of children with type 1 diabetes.
Twenty participants in a culinary television duel under the strict guidance of the restaurant chef and show host Andrey Shmakov prepared dinner for the evening guests. The young chefs not only stood behind the stove, but also served their culinary masterpieces themselves. Among the treats were gourmet dishes, invented by the participants themselves: mousse from sprat with soil from Riga bread, sugudai from muksun, fried cheese with persimmon, cabbage rolls with halibut, cauliflower cappuccino, gingerbread mousse with sea buckthorn sorbet and panna cotta with chili.
The charity evening was attended by celebrity guests: Giuseppe D'Angelo(show host " MasterChef. Children"), Nikita Tarasov ("Kitchen"), Vladimir Epifantsev ("Escape") and Anna Tsukanova-Cott ("The Eighties").
The highlight of the evening was watching the finale together. MasterChef. Children».
The winner of the show and the winner of the main prize - two weeks of training at the CULINARION culinary studio in Singapore - was 14-year-old Lesha Starostin from Balashikha.
The STB television channel again upset fans of Nikolai Tishchenko. Today it became known that the famous Ukrainian restaurateur did not renew his contract to participate in the new season of the project "".
But there is no need to despair, the creators of the project have selected a worthy replacement for Nikolai. Now Ukrainian chef Dmitry Gorovenko will judge the young chefs together with Hector Jimenez-Bravo and Tatyana Litvinova.
Dmitry is a culinary specialist with 19 years of experience. At the age of 26, he was included in the ranking of "25 Best Chefs of Ukraine", being the youngest on this list. The man works with French, Italian, Mediterranean, Pan-Asian cuisines. He is also the developer of many well-known Ukrainian and foreign projects.
There were many applicants for the role of judge, we held many castings, and chose Dmitry Gorovenko. This person ideally combines the qualities of a charismatic, bright personality and a culinary professional. We were impressed with his track record. In addition, Dmitry has a small daughter, which was an additional advantage, because this person communicates in the same language with children, says Vladimir Turich, director creative association STB, which produces “MasterChef” and “MasterChef. Children”.
Premiere of the second season of the project "MasterChef. Children 2" on STB and on our website website will take place in early 2017. Do not miss!
Photo in the text: press service of the STB channel
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