Bienvenido a Today’s Christmas TV Home Cook Competition 2026, una búsqueda a nivel nacional para encontrar al próximo gran cocinero casero de Irlanda.
Sous la houlette du chef Trisha Lewis, huit cuisiniers domestiques passionnés de toute l’Irlande pénètrent pour la toute première fois dans une cuisine professionnelle télévisée — non pas en tant que chefs, mais en tant que personnes réelles avec de vraies histoires, de vraies familles et de vrais plats.
Throughout la série, les candidats entreprennent un voyage qui change la vie, cuisinant dans un véritable environnement de studio et partageant leurs plats avec toute la nation — tout cela pour avoir une chance de devenir TV Home Cook 2026.
There are no judges.
The public decides everything.
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Joanna McCormack
I’m Joanna McCormack, 41 years young! Originally from Poland, but Ireland has been my home for over 20 years. I live in Kildangan, Co. Kildare, with my wife Carol and our two French bulldogs, Marge and Mabel.
Cooked: Greek Style Fish / Ryba po Grecku
Weldon Costello
I’m 55 and from Raheny Dublin. I’m a retired civil servant and B&B proprietor. Making a comeback as funeral & Wedding celebrant.
Cooked: Chicken and Chorizo Stuffing
Gillian Storan
I’m Gillian, I’m 39, and live in beautiful Lismore, Co. Waterford, with my partner Dave and our three children. My background is in the arts, theatre, hair and makeup, and event organising. I’ve always loved being creative, and these days a lot of that creativity comes out in my kitchen.
Cooked: Spicy Chicken Coconut Broth
Charlene Duggan
I’m 42 and from Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. I’m a content creator for baking and food recipes and a self taught home baker.
My love for cooking started with my nan from when I was small, she had me baking and cooking from a very young age like I do with my own kids as it’s such an important life lesson and I definitely think every child should learn to cook the basics at least.
Cooked: Raspberry and White Chocolate Cheesecake.
Isabelle Kilroy
I’m 52 and I live in Dublin, I’m originally from the south west of France.
I used to be a translator and then AI came along, so I decided to get into cooking! I’m currently doing a certificate in Food Sciences and Technology at TU Dublin, hoping to change career and get into the food business
Cooked: Yogurt Cake (Gâteau au Yaourt)
Ailish O’Dowd
I’m 47 from Kiltevna, Co. Galway and I work as a marketing consultant.
I’m actually shy, I don’t like being in the spotlight at all, but I’m pushing myself this year to try new things. I’d love for people to vote, if they like my food and if they’d be interested in learning more about vegetarian cooking.
Cooked: Rustic Vegetable Bake with Yogurt Flatbread
Deirdre Griffin
I’m 45yrs and from Kilnamona , outside Ennis in Co. Clare.
I’m an intellectual disability nurse.
My goal is to bridge the gap between professional pastry techniques and home baking, making the knowledge, skills and joy of patisserie more accessible to everyday home bakers.
Cooked: Guinness Beef Pie
Maura MacDonald
I’m 55 and I live just outside Gorey in Co Wexford
I am a no nonsense cook using everyday store cupboard ingredients. I don’t take it too seriously, mistakes happen and disasters are created but mostly nice meals are eaten! I have adapted recipes to make them vegan friendly so our daughter can feel included at meal times.
Cooked: Red Lentil Dahl
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