Rhys Badcock

Rhys Badcock (born c.1983) is an Australian chef. He was the winner of MasterChef Australia: The Professionals in 2013. He splits his time between Byron Bay, New South Wales and Broome, Western Australia.

Badcock has admitted to problems with drugs and the law in his youth.

Badcock began his apprenticeship at Driftwood Estate in Margaret River. He completed his apprenticeship at Cape Lodge in Yallingup, Western Australia where he subsequently returned as the sous chef. Badcock also worked on Dunk Island and at Bespoke in Brisbane. Since 2007 he has been the seasonal resident chef on the cruise vessel Kimberley Quest.

Badcock was approached by the production team to join MasterChef Australia: The Professionals where 18 chefs competed over two months. He went on to win the title, a $200,000 prize and a world trip.