MasterChef Indonesia has been one of RCTI’s flagship reality shows since 2011, known for its razor-sharp judging panel and passionate home cooks. Across nine seasons, nine different champions have claimed the coveted MasterChef Indonesia trophy. Here’s the complete list of winners, runners-up and judges.
Quick Reference: All MasterChef Indonesia Winners (Season 1–9)
| Season | Year | Winner | Hometown | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | Lucky Andreono | Malang | Agus Gazali Rahman |
| 2 | 2012 | Desi Trisnawati | Bangka | Upik |
| 3 | 2013 | William Gozali | Jakarta | — |
| 4 | 2014 | Luvita Hodiono | Jakarta | Deny |
| 5 | 2019 | Stefani Horison | Sampit | — |
| 6 | 2019–2020 | Eric Herjanto | Jakarta | — |
| 7 | 2020 | Jerry Andrean | Serang | Audrey Wicaksana |
| 8 | 2021 | Jesselyn Lauwreen | Medan | — |
| 9 | 2022 | Cheryl Puteri Gunawan | Surabaya | Palitho Aventus Simanjuntak |
Season 1 (2011): Lucky Andreono
MasterChef Indonesia’s very first season premiered on 1 May 2011 on RCTI. Lucky Andreono, a home cook from Malang, East Java, won the season by defeating runner-up Agus Gazali Rahman from Banjarmasin. His win kicked off what would become one of Indonesia’s most beloved culinary franchises, and Lucky went on to open restaurants and build a lasting career in the food industry.
Season 2 (2012): Desi Trisnawati
Desi Trisnawati, from Bangka, made history on 28 October 2012 as the first-ever female champion of MasterChef Indonesia, beating fellow finalist Upik from Surabaya. Her win was especially significant for proving that home cooks — regardless of gender — could conquer the show’s toughest challenges.
Season 3 (2013): William Gozali
William Gozali, born 31 March 1991 in Jakarta, won Season 3 with a highly technical, almost scientific approach to cooking that impressed the judges throughout the competition.
Season 4 (2014): Luvita Hodiono
Luvita Hodiono from Jakarta won Season 4 at just 20 years old, making her the youngest MasterChef Indonesia champion to date — a record that still stands. She was celebrated for her exceptional pastry skills, defeating runner-up Deny from Jakarta in the final.
Season 5 (2019): Stefani Horison
After a gap of several years, MasterChef Indonesia returned with Season 5 in 2019. Stefani Horison, born 11 November 1996 in Sampit, Central Kalimantan, took the title this season. This was also the season that introduced Renatta Moeloek to the judging panel.
Season 6 (2019–2020): Eric Herjanto
Eric Herjanto, from Jakarta, won Season 6, which aired across late 2019 into early 2020.
Season 7 (2020): Jerry Andrean
Jerry Andrean, hailing from Serang, Banten, won Season 7 after defeating finalist Audrey Wicaksana in the grand final. The season was judged by the now-iconic trio of Chef Juna, Chef Renatta, and Chef Arnold.
Season 8 (2021): Jesselyn Lauwreen
Jesselyn Lauwreen, from Medan, was crowned champion of Season 8 with an impressive total score of 1,940 points — one of the strongest performances in the show’s history.
Season 9 (2022): Cheryl Puteri Gunawan
Cheryl Puteri Gunawan, from Surabaya, won the title of “The Next MasterChef Indonesia” after defeating finalist Palitho Aventus Simanjuntak in the grand final. Cheryl was known throughout the season for her determination, creativity and consistent growth as a cook — and her win became an inspiration for many aspiring home chefs across the country.
MasterChef Indonesia Judges Timeline
- Seasons 1–4: Juna Rorimpandey, Rinrin Marinka, Vindex Tengker/Arnold Poernomo (panel rotated in earlier seasons)
- Seasons 5–9: Chef Juna Rorimpandey, Chef Arnold Poernomo, and Chef Renatta Moeloek — this trio became the most iconic and long-running judging panel in the show’s history, later continuing through Season 11
- Chef Juna Rorimpandey has been a constant across nearly every season since Season 1, making him the face of the franchise
Fun Facts About MasterChef Indonesia
- Youngest winner: Luvita Hodiono, who won Season 4 at just 20 years old
- First female champion: Desi Trisnawati, in Season 2
- Longest-running judge: Chef Juna Rorimpandey, a fixture on the panel since Season 1
- Home network: RCTI, where the show has aired since 1 May 2011
FAQs
Who won the first season of MasterChef Indonesia? Lucky Andreono, from Malang, won Season 1 in 2011.
Who is the youngest MasterChef Indonesia winner? Luvita Hodiono, who won Season 4 at age 20.
Who are the judges of MasterChef Indonesia? The most iconic panel consists of Chef Juna Rorimpandey, Chef Arnold Poernomo, and Chef Renatta Moeloek, who judged together from Season 5 through Season 9 (and beyond).
Who won MasterChef Indonesia Season 9 (2022)? Cheryl Puteri Gunawan from Surabaya.
Is MasterChef Indonesia still running? Yes — the show has continued well beyond Season 9, with newer seasons introducing judges like Chef Rudy Choirudin.