I've not watched the series, just last nights final. All three of the contestants menus looked delicious, I could have tucked into any of them very happily, but I have to agree that Simons was the best, a very worthy winner.
I don't know if anyone is watching Alex Polizzi's "Chefs On Trial" where professional chefs are tested on their cooking ability to obtain a top position in an important restaurant/hotel, but I think any of the finalists in Masterchef would beat them easily!