Waterford mum selected as finalist for cooking competition on RTÉ TV programme
Gillian Storan from Lismore in County Waterford has been announced as one of finalists of the RTÉ competition
A Waterford mum has been selected as a finalist for a cooking competition on an RTÉ television programme.
Gillian Storan from Lismore has been announced as one of eight finalists on RTÉ Today’s ‘Christmas Home Cook’ competition.
Mother-of-three Gillian has a background in events and art and has an outlet for her creativity in the kitchen.
The 39-year-old said: “I 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. These days a lot of that creativity comes out in my kitchen.
“I cooked spicy chicken broth with lots of crunchy veg in my first cook with Trisha.”
Gillian is one of eight finalists taking part in the festive amateur cooking competition on the programme.
The finalists were announced live on the show by presenters Dáithí Ó Sé, Maura Derrane and Sinead Kennedy.
Mentored by chef Trisha Lewis, the contestants take on a life-changing journey, cooking in a real studio environment and sharing their dishes with the nation — all for the chance to become TV Home Cook 2026.
The final four in the competition will get the chance to cook live in the Today Show kitchen in the semi-finals.
The grand finale will take place live on the show on Monday, December 7.
The winner of the competition will win a two-day course in the Dunbrody Country House Cookery School with two nights B&B for two people with one dinner.