He entered the MasterChef kitchen a surfer dude and left with a burgeoning culinary career after coming sixth in 2012.

Hayden Quinn is back to prove a point. He has learnt a lot, his skills have improved and he’s back to win.

Does this down-to-earth food author, TV presenter and global traveller have what it takes to take out the ultimate trophy?

MasterChef Australia  returns next month on 10