EXCLUSIVE: MasterChef winner Vinnie had help from his girlfriend on the gantry, but it was a risky move

MasterChef winner Vinnie is a proud Melburnian. Here’s where he loves to eat and drink

The Melbourne local with an Italian background has a long list of favourite restaurants, bakeries and bars for any occasion – including a Brunswick pub for his finale party.

EXCLUSIVE: MasterChef winner Vinnie had help from his girlfriend on the gantry, but it was a risky move

The MasterChef 2026 grand finale was one for the books, with Petro and Vinnie facing off in two massive back-to-back challenges — a 75-minute cook followed by a 5-hour pressure test. While both home cooks put in a solid effort, Vinnie was crowned this year’s winner, taking home the $250,000 cash prize. However, while most fans are congratulating Vinnie on his win, some have pointed out a moment from the gantry that viewers are calling “not fair”…

MasterChef's Vinnie Gibaldi Reveals What Happened To His Duck After Fans Voice Food Waste Concerns

The first round of MasterChef Australia 2026’s grand finale was quite the nail-biter, especially when one of the top two cooks was forced to pivot from one protein to another following a kitchen mishap. However, fans were concerned about the food waste, which was a result of the high-stakes pivot. So, here’s what happened to […] The post MasterChef’s Vinnie Gibaldi Reveals What Happened To His Duck After Fans Voice Food Waste Concerns appeared f…