# Bangladeshi-Origin Anisha Begum Reaches BBC MasterChef 2026 Quarterfinals

> Bangladeshi-origin Anisha Begum has reached the quarterfinals of BBC MasterChef 2026, impressing judges in the UK cooking competition. The 26-year-old engineer, working on major projects like Everton Stadium and Sizewel…

Published: 2026-05-03 · Desk: Latest · Source: Somoy News

Bangladeshi-origin Anisha Begum has made a strong impression on BBC MasterChef 2026, advancing to the quarterfinals of the popular UK cooking competition.

Despite being skilled in cooking, the 26-year-old contestant works professionally as an engineer. She joined the competition out of her passion for cooking.

In a social media post, Anisha said she had been focused on building her career in digital engineering for several years. She has worked on major projects, including Everton Stadium, and is currently involved in the Sizewell C nuclear project.

Outside her professional life, cooking has always been a personal passion, although she previously could not dedicate much time to it. She said her decision to participate in MasterChef this year came from a desire to step out of her comfort zone and try something different.

Anisha lives in Enfield, London, with her husband, Jehan. Her cooking style is diverse, blending British classics with South Asian and East Asian flavors. She enjoys creating dishes that reflect her South Asian roots while incorporating global influences.

She draws inspiration from cookbooks, online creators, international street food, and fine dining restaurants, often reinterpreting recipes in her own style. Her family background has also strongly influenced her cooking.

Her father worked as a restaurant chef, while her mother cooked at home, both of whom played a key role in shaping her culinary skills. She said her interest in cooking grew further during her university years when she often ordered takeaway but was dissatisfied with the taste, which motivated her to start cooking herself.

Previously, other Bangladeshi-origin contestants, including Ismail Hossain and Sabina Khan, have also made notable progress in BBC MasterChef.

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