Miles Platt: Proof That Passion Has No Limits

Miles Platt

There are voices that echo — not in volume, but in spirit. Miles Platt’s journey as a chef began not in fancy kitchens but in the warmth of his family’s home, standing on tiptoes, watching, tasting, learning. Cooking, for him, wasn’t a hobby — it was a language. A way of bringing back flavors from places they’d left behind. In pots and pans, he found not just meals — but memories. That’s where the magic began.

But Miles’ story holds more than recipes — it holds resilience. Born without a left hand, many assumed he’d never hold a knife, let alone become a chef. But he never believed in limits. When something seemed impossible, he never said “I can’t.” Instead, he’d quietly say, “Not yet.”

Encouraged by his family and mentors, Miles learned not just to cook — but to lead, to inspire, and to teach. From home kitchens to MasterChef Junior, every moment shaped him. He’s proof that greatness doesn’t need perfection — just heart, courage, and fire.

In a world that often sees difference as a deficit, Miles turned his limb difference into a symbol of power. He trained with chefs at Sur La Table and learned from culinary legends like Gordon Ramsay. But it wasn’t fame he sought — it was impact. Through every competition, every lesson, he kept one hope alive: to make people believe. Not just in cooking, but in themselves. To try. To show up. To push past fear. He wanted to be the person he didn’t see growing up — a role model who looked like him, and cooked like no one else.

What makes Miles extraordinary isn’t just his skill — it’s how he uses it. He leads cooking classes for kids and adults, puts on fundraisers for causes close to his heart, and reminds people that talent isn’t about what you’re born with, but what you build with patience and persistence. His daily life balances school, sports, theater, and community service, all while staying grounded in his truth: that difference is never a limitation. “Be silly. Be honest. Be kind,” is the motto that guides him — a reminder that life’s richest flavors come from love, laughter, and generosity. Through it all, he remains deeply human, deeply driven, and always hungry — not just for food, but for meaning, for connection, and for change.

Receiving the Global Child Prodigy Award is more than an honor — it’s a moment of belonging. “Thank you for seeing me,” he says, with quiet grace. “Thank you for seeing beyond the difference — and into the dream.” For Miles, this recognition is not the finish line — it’s a beginning. A deeper motivation to keep going, keep growing, and keep using his gifts to uplift others. In kitchens, classrooms, and hearts around the world, his story simmers — full of courage, seasoned with joy, and served with purpose.

“We rise not by ease, but by choosing to try — again, and again.”