MasterChef: The Professionals
The hunt for a young chef who wants to make it to the top of the culinary world.
Genre: Reality
Actor: Gregg Wallace, Monica Galetti, Marcus Wareing
Type: tv
Season: 1
Episode: 1
Duration: 0h 30m
Release: 2008
Rating: 7.5
Season 1 - MasterChef: The Professionals
2008-08-25
"Michel Roux Jnr and Gregg Wallace hunt for a young chef who wants to make it as a chef. \n\nThe usual \u201cversatility test,\u201d using provided ingredients to create, in 50 minutes, two dishes of the chef\u2019s choice. Then the \u201cclassics test,\u201d preparing two well known dishes, although we will learn in the series that some chefs have not made some of these before."
2008-08-26
"Two dishes in 50 minutes using haddock as the central ingredient before re-creating a Wild Mushroom Risotto and Macaroons."
2008-08-27
"Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of lamb, then they must recreate two classic dishes, Sole a la Meuniere and Barquettes aux Abricots"
2008-08-28
"Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of chicken, then they must recreate two classic dishes, Omelette aux Fine Herbs and Profiteroles."
2008-08-29
"A quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics."
2008-09-01
"Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of seabass, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Eggs Florentine and Rhubarb Tart."
2008-09-02
"Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of duck, then they must recreate two classic dishes Skate a la Grenobloise and Oeufs a la Neige"
2008-09-03
"Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of pork, then they must recreate two classic dishes Lobster Bisque and Coffee Dacquoise"
2008-09-04
"Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of squid, then they must recreate two classic dishes; Ballotine of Guinea Fowl and Millefeuille."
2008-09-05
"A quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics."
2008-09-08
"Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of rainbow trout, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Pork Robert and Poires Belles Helene"
2008-09-09
"Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of beef sirloin, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Bouillabaisse and Tarte Tatin"
2008-09-10
"Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of poussin, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Fish Quenelles with a Beurre Blanc and Mango Sables"
2008-09-11
"Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of prawns, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli with Pesto and Zabaglione"
2008-09-12
"A quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics."
2008-09-15
"The first two winners of the final six go head to head for a place in the final three. First they cook at the two Michelin starred Gidleigh Park under chef Michael Caines and then create a perfect dish in the Masterchef kitchen - only one can go through."
2008-09-16
"The second two winners of the final six go head to head for a place in the final three. First they cook at the two Michelin starred Vineyard at Stockcross under chef, John Campbell, and then create a perfect dish in the Masterchef kitchen."
2008-09-17
"The last two winners of the quarter finals go head to head for a place in the final three. First they cook at the Michelin starred Hibiscus under chef, Claude Bosi and then they create a perfect dish in the Masterchef kitchen."
2008-09-18
"It's the penultimate show and only three chefs are left. They face two challenges: create an amuse bouche and petit fours, and then cook for five top restaurateurs."
2008-09-19
"It's the final show and the three chefs face their most daunting task yet. First they have to cook for 30 of the best chefs in Europe and three former Michelin inspectors. Then they have to cook their best three course meal in the Masterchef kitchen and the champion is crowned."
Season 2 - MasterChef: The Professionals
2009-09-14
"In this heat, four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of the watching Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for the legendary Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of spatchcocking a poussin and a palate test of making lemon curd.\n\nThe remaining three chefs then face the first of the two gruelling tests that Michel and Gregg will judge them on. They must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredients of fillet of bream. The second test, recreating two classic dishes, will be concluded in the next show.\n\nOnly one of them can make it through to the quarter-final, moving a step closer to winning the title of Professional MasterChef."
2009-09-15
"The three chefs who earned the right to cook for the legendary Michel face one final test: to recreate two classic dishes of steak with Bearnaise sauce and cannoli, an Italian pastry.\n\nOnly one of them will make it through to the quarter-final, moving one step closer to winning the title of Professional MasterChef.\n\nThen, four new chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of the watching Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for the double Michelin-starred Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of turning artichokes and a palate test of cooking a rump steak.\n\nOur remaining three chefs then face two more gruelling tests for an expectant Michel and Gregg: first they must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of sea bass, then they must recreate two classic dishes of ravioli and pears poached in red wine with Chantilly cream."
2009-09-16
"In this heat, four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of the watching Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for the legendary Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of prepping whole squid and a palate test of cooking it.\n\nOur remaining three chefs then face two more gruelling tests for an expectant Michel and Gregg; first they must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of a whole rabbit, then they must recreate two classic dishes of salmon en croute and a creme caramel."
2009-09-16
"In this heat, four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of the watching Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for the legendary Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of boning out an oxtail and a palate test of dressing a salad.\n\nOur remaining three chefs then face two more grueling tests for an expectant Michel and Gregg: first they must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of guinea fowl; then they must recreate two classic dishes of sole duglere and apple beignets with caramel sauce."
2009-09-17
"It's the quarter-finals; the four winning chefs from the first four heats have to cook three courses of their own design for three restaurant critics. Only two can go through to the finals."
2009-09-21
"Four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of Monica Galetti and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for the legendary Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of spinning sugar and a palate test of making bruschetta.\n\nThe remaining three chefs then face the first of the two gruelling tests that Michel and Gregg will judge them on. They must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredients of mussels and razor clams."
2009-09-22
"The three chefs who earned the right to cook for Michel face one final test: to recreate two classic dishes of coq au vin and plum clafoutis. Only one of them will make it through to the quarter-final.\n\nThen, four new chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of Monica Galetti and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of jointing a chicken and a palate test of making goujons.\n\nThe three remaining professionals then face two more gruelling tests for Michel and Gregg. First, they must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of lamb rump, then they must recreate two classic dishes of soupe a l'oignon and roule marquis."
2009-09-23
"Four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of the watching Monica Galetti and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of shucking three oysters and a palate test of making an omelette of their choice.\n\nThe remaining three professionals then face two more gruelling tests for an expectant Michel and Gregg. First, they must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of quail, then they must recreate two classic dishes of paella and Portugese custard tarts."
2009-09-23
"Four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of the watching Monica Galetti and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of filleting a flat fish and a palate test of pan-frying one of the fillets.\n\nThe remaining three chefs then face two more gruelling tests for Michel and Gregg. First, they must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of lamb's kidneys, then they must recreate two classic dishes of brandade de Nimes and madeleines served with a sabayon cream."
2009-09-24
"It is the quarter-finals, and the four winning chefs have to cook three courses of their own design for three restaurant critics. Only two can go through to the finals."
2009-09-28
"Four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of the watching Monica Galetti and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of turning vegetables and a palate test of making a hollandaise sauce.\n\nThe remaining three professionals then face the first of the two gruelling tests on which Michel and Gregg will judge them. They must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredients of tuna steak. The second test, recreating two classic dishes, will be concluded in the next episode."
2009-09-29
"The three chefs who earnt the right to cook for Michel face one final test: to recreate two classic dishes of poulet aux morilles and a far Breton. Only one of them will make it through to the quarter-final.\n\nThen, four new chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of filleting a mackerel and a palate test of cooking one of the fillets.\n\nThe remaining three chefs then face two more gruelling tests for an expectant Michel and Gregg. First they must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of wood pigeon, then they must recreate two classic dishes of roast leg of lamb and creamed rice pudding."
2009-09-30
"Four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of opening scallops and a palate test of making a potato rosti.\n\nThe remaining three professionals then face two more gruelling tests for an expectant Michel and Gregg. First they must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of smoked eel, then they must recreate two classic dishes of beef bourguignon and a lemon tart."
2009-10-01
"Four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of boning out a pig's trotter and a palate test of making sweet pancakes.\n\nThe remaining three professionals then face two more gruelling tests for an expectant Michel and Gregg. First they must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of venison, then they must recreate two classic dishes of mouclade and apple charlotte."
2009-10-01
"It is the quarter-finals, and the four winning chefs have to cook three courses of their own design for three restaurant critics. Only two can go through to the finals."
2009-10-06
"The three chefs who earned the right to cook for the legendary Michel face one final test: to recreate two classic dishes of salade Lyonnaise and Paris-Brest. Only one of them will make it through to the quarter-final.\n\nThen, four new chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of making a fine mirepoix of vegetables and a palate test of making creme anglaise.\n\nThe remaining three chefs then face two more gruelling tests for an expectant Michel and Gregg. First, they must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of scallops, then they must recreate two classic dishes of kidneys a la diable and tartelette aux fruits."
2009-10-07
"Four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for the legendary Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of filleting a bream and a palate test of cooking one of the fillets.\n\nThe remaining three professionals then face two more gruelling tests for Michel and Gregg. First, they must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of best end of lamb, then they must recreate two classic dishes of consomme and a vanilla studded baked pineapple."
2009-10-08
"Four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for the legendary Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of jointing a rabbit and a palate test of making scrambled eggs.\n\nThe remaining three professionals then face two more gruelling tests for Michel and Gregg. First, they must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of calves' liver, then they must recreate two classic dishes of matelotte d'anguille and a creme brulee."
2009-10-08
"It is the quarter-finals, and the four winning chefs have to cook three courses of their own design for three restaurant critics. Only two can go through to the finals."
2009-10-12
"It is the semi-finals. With only eight professional chefs remaining in the competition, each pair of winners from the quarter-finals will compete for a place in the last four.\n\nThe two winners from the second quarter-final battle it out head to head. First they have to cook at the one Michelin-starred Roussillon in London's Pimlico, under chef Alexis Gaultier. Then they have to create two perfect dishes in the MasterChef kitchen - only one can go through."
2009-10-13
"It is the semi-finals for the professional chefs remaining in the competition, and each pair of winners from the quarter-finals go head to head for a place in the last four.\n\nThe two winners from the fourth quarter-final battle it out head to head. First they have to cook at the two Michelin-starred The Square in London's Mayfair, under chef Philip Howard. Then they have to create two perfect dishes in the MasterChef Kitchen - only one can go through."
2009-10-14
"It is the semi-finals for the professional chefs remaining in the competition, and each pair of winners from the quarter-finals go head to head for a place in the last four.\n\nThe two winners from the third quarter-final battle it out head to head. First they have to cook at the one Michelin-starred Maze in London's Mayfair, under chef Jason Atherton. Then they have to create two perfect dishes in the MasterChef Kitchen - only one can go through."
2009-10-15
"It is the semi-finals for the professional chefs remaining in the competition, and each pair of winners from the quarter-finals go head to head for a place in the last four.\n\nThe two winners from the first quarter-final battle it out head to head. First, they have to cook at the one Michelin-starred The Greenhouse in London's Mayfair under chef Antonin Bonnet, and then they have to create two perfect dishes in the MasterChef kitchen. Only one of them can go through."
2009-10-15
"It is now the culmination of the semi-finals. The winning five chefs who made it through their head-to-head round have to cook three courses of their own design for four leading Michelin restaurateurs. Only three of them can go through to the finals."
2009-10-19
"It is finals time and the remaining three chefs are vying for the title of Masterchef Champion. For their first challenge, they have to prepare high tea at one Michelin-starred Sketch in London's Mayfair. Their efforts are judged by three well-known pastry chefs including the renowned patissier Michel Roux Sr. Then it is back to the Masterchef kitchen where they must cook the ultimate dessert trio."
2009-10-20
"It is finals time and the remaining three chefs are vying for the title of Masterchef Champion. In preparation for their upcoming challenge, they must make a two-course lunch out of a mystery box of ingredients at the Masterchef kitchen. Then the chefs are sent to Chelsea FC to cater a pre-match lunch in a million-pound-a-year sports VIP box for guests including Kevin Pietersen MBE and James Cracknell OBE."
2009-10-21
"It is finals time and the remaining three chefs are vying for the title of Masterchef Champion. They prepare historic dishes for a dinner hosted by the president of the Royal College of Physicians, the oldest medical college in England. Then the three chefs return to the Masterchef kitchen to cook dishes dedicated to their own personal heroes."
2009-10-22
"It is the final. The three remaining chefs face the toughest challenge of their careers - preparing a three-course menu designed by Michel for 30 of the world's leading Michelin chefs and inspectors at Brown's Hotel in London's Mayfair. Then they have one final cook-off at the Masterchef kitchen to decide who will be the 2009 champion. They must cook the best three courses of their lives for the judges.\n\nOnly one of them can win the title of Professional Masterchef."
Season 3 - MasterChef: The Professionals
2010-09-27
"Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's trusted sous chef Monica Galetti as they hunt for a young chef who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world."
2010-09-28
"Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's trusted sous chef Monica Galetti as they hunt for a young chef who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world."
2010-09-29
"Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for a young chef who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world.\n\nIt is the quarter-final, and six successful chefs must first show Michel and Gregg they have the necessary skills and palate by cooking a dish of their own invention. At the end of this first round, two of the contestants will be going home.\n\nThe four remaining chefs must then cook their own two-course menu for some of the UK's harshest food critics. Only two will make it through to the semi-finals, and a step closer to winning the title of Professional Masterchef."
2010-10-04
"Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for a young chef who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world."
2010-10-05
"Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for a young chef who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world."
2010-10-06
"Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for a young chef who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world.\n\nIt is the quarter-final and the six winning chefs from this week's heats must first show Michel and Gregg they have the necessary skills and palate by cooking a dish of their own invention. At the end of it two will be going home.\n\nThe four remaining chefs must then cook their own two-course menu for some of the UK's harshest food critics. Only two will make it through to the semi-finals."
2010-10-11
"Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's sous chef Monica Galetti as they hunt for a young chef who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world."
2010-10-12
"Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's sous chef Monica Galetti, as they hunt for a young chef who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world."
2010-10-13
"Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's sous chef Monica Galetti as they hunt for a young chef who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world."
2010-10-18
"Legendary double Michelin starred chef Michel Roux Jnr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's sous Chef Monica Galetti, as they hunt for a young chef who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world."
2010-10-19
"Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jnr and Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's sous chef Monica Galetti as they hunt for a young chef who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world."
2010-10-20
"Legendary double Michelin starred chef Michel Roux Jnr and Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's sous chef Monica Galetti, as they hunt for a young chef who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world."
2010-10-25
"Double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for a young chef who wants to make it to the top of the culinary world.\n\nIt is the first semi-final on MasterChef: The Professionals, and the eight winning chefs from the quarter-finals must cook one perfect dish to stay in the competition. Each chef must select a dish they believe best represents their cooking. Michel Roux Jr and his sous chef Monica Galetti will then taste and judge. The best six chefs will stay in the competition and two will be going home.\n\n."
2010-10-26
"Double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for a young chef who wants to make it to the top of the culinary world.\n\nThe semi-final week continues; over the next two nights the remaining six chefs will be split into pairs and battle it out head-to-head for a place in the final. Each pair will be sent to one of Britain's most famous Michelin-starred restaurants, and first up in this programme is the 1 Michelin-starred The Kitchin."
2010-10-27
"Double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for a young chef who wants to make it to the top of the culinary world.\n\nThe semi-final week continues as the contestants are split into pairs and battle it out head-to-head for a place in the final. Inspired by their time at the two Michelin-starred The Dining Room at Watley Manor, the chefs must put everything they've learned into preparing two courses in their sudden death cook-off. Only one chef can become a finalist - the other will be going home."
2010-11-01
"Double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for a young chef who wants to make it to the top of the culinary world. Over the course of this week the three finalists are pushed to the limit when they are set an incredible series of challenges."
2010-11-02
"It's the final of Masterchef: The Professionals 2010. Three exceptional young professional chefs have proven they have what it takes to make it to the top of the culinary world, but only one can carry off the title.\n\nIn this ninety-minute finale the last three remaining chefs must now draw on everything that they have gained over the past few weeks when they face the toughest challenge of their careers - preparing an intricate Michelin standard three course menu designed by Michel. This will be served to 30 of the world's leading Michelin chefs with 40 Michelin stars between them, inspectors and restaurateurs, at Pearl in London."
2010-11-08
"Off the back of the third series of Professional MasterChef, this half-hour programme is a special treat for all MasterChef fans and serious cooks alike, as Michel Roux Jnr cooks up some of the classic dishes which were merely highlighted on the show."
Season 4 - MasterChef: The Professionals
2011-11-07
"Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and MasterChef dining expert Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's trusted sous chef Monica Galetti as they hunt for Britain's next culinary superstar who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world.\n\nTen chefs must deal with the pressure of an elimination round. In front of the watching Monica and Gregg, they must earn the right to cook for Michel. In the six-ingredient-invention-test, the ten chefs grapple with their nerves as they have one hour to prove their skill, palate, and creativity, preparing a dish from only six ingredients: duck breast, leeks, blackberries, garlic, thyme and cinnamon. The pressure is on if they are to impress the awesome palate of Michel's sous chef Monica and stand a chance of cooking for her boss. \n\nFor now, they are all safe but in the next episode five of these ten chefs must return and face their final test, before Monica and Gregg decide who will be the first to cook for culinary giant Michel Roux Jnr."
2011-11-08
"Five of the ten chefs return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test before the judges must decide who will be eliminated. Only the best four chefs will cook for legendary Michel Roux Jnr. For the skills test, Monica asks them to demonstrate their ability to spin sugar and decorate a trio of pannacotta in three different ways. With only 10 minutes in hand to complete it, the heat is on. At the end, Monica and Gregg must decide who will be leaving the competition. \n\nThe pressure now mounts as the four remaining chefs must raise their game for Michelin starred legend Michel Roux Jnr. Michel cooks a classic recipe of mackerel three ways, 'Trio de maquereaux', which is made up of an escabeche, a tartare and a sashimi, before asking the chefs to recreate the dish in just 60 minutes. To achieve such intricate presentation, fine flavours, and attention to detail the chefs will have to dig deep to impress. \n\nThen, they are asked to prepare their own classic dish for Michel and Gregg in just one hour. With so much at stake, nerves are running high. After judging each plate on presentation and flavour Michel and Gregg will send one more chef home. \n\nThe best three remaining chefs will go through to the quarter final and move a step closer to winning the title of Professional MasterChef."
2011-11-09
"Five of the ten chefs return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test before the judges must decide who will be eliminated. Only the best four chefs will cook for legendary Michel Roux Jnr. For the skills test, Monica asks them to make a dressed crab salad from the white and brown meat of a whole crab. With only 15 minutes to crack open the shell and extricate the edible meat, the chefs have to keep their focus and perform to the best of their ability. At the end, Monica and Gregg must decide who will be leaving the competition. \n\nThe pressure mounts as the four remaining chefs must raise their game for Michelin starred legend Michel Roux Jnr. Michel cooks a classic recipe of 'Selle de lapin farci aux pruneaux', saddle of rabbit stuffed with prunes, before asking the chefs to recreate it in 60 minutes. Nerves are palpable as the chefs battle to produce a perfect plate. \n\nThen, they are given just one hour to prepare their own classic dish. With only three places up for grabs, there is a lot at stake to pull out all the stops.\n\nOnly the best three remaining chefs will go through to the quarter final and move a step closer to winning the title of Professional MasterChef."
2011-11-10
"It is the first of the quarter finals and the six best chefs from the first heats must prove to Michel and Gregg they have what it takes by making a dish of their own invention. Choosing from a fantastic array of ingredients, including quail and loin of venison, they must blow the judges away with one course. \n\nOnly the best four chefs will go on to showcase their skill to three of the UK's toughest restaurant critics. The critics will be expecting two exceptional courses and the chefs have only an hour and a quarter to produce a jaw dropping menu that will determine their MasterChef future. \n\nOnly the two most talented chefs will go through to the semi- finals and stand a chance of becoming this year's Professional MasterChef."
2011-11-14
"Ten chefs must deal with the pressure of an elimination round. In front of the watching Monica and Gregg, they must earn the right to cook for Michel. In the six-ingredient-invention-test, the ten chefs grapple with their nerves. From only six ingredients: prawns, mango, lime, chilli, micro coriander and a chocolate bar, they have just 50 minutes to prove their skill, palate, and creativity. The pressure is on if they are to impress the awesome palate of Michel's sous chef Monica and stand a chance of cooking for her boss. \n\nFor now, they are all safe but in the next episode five of these ten chefs must return and face their final test, before Monica and Gregg decide who will be the first to cook for culinary giant Michel Roux Jnr."
2011-11-15
"Five of the ten chefs return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test before the judges must decide who will be eliminated. Only the best four chefs will cook for legendary Michel Roux Jr. For the skills test, Monica gives them 12 minutes to extract the marrow from a bone and then prepare a dish with it. It's a daunting challenge, and for those chefs who've never encountered bone marrow before, it's frankly terrifying. At the end, Monica and Gregg must decide who will be leaving the competition. \n\nThe pressure now mounts as the four remaining chefs must raise their game for Michelin-starred legend Michel Roux Jr. Michel cooks two classic oyster recipes - oysters Rockefeller and oysters Kilpatrick - before asking the chefs to recreate the dishes in just 60 minutes. To achieve delicate flavours, stunning presentation and attention to detail, the chefs will have to dig deep to impress. \n\nThen, they are asked to prepare their own classic dish for Michel and Gregg in just one hour. With so much at stake, nerves are running high. After judging each plate on presentation and flavour, Michel and Gregg will send one more chef home. \n\nThe best three remaining chefs will go through to the quarter-final and move a step closer to winning the title of Professional MasterChef."
2011-11-16
"Five of the ten chefs return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test before the judges must decide who will be eliminated. Only the best four chefs will cook for legendary Michel Roux Jnr. For the skills test, Monica gives them just 15 minutes to prepare a whole monkfish, and then serve up one of the fillets with a sauce. As the chefs try to show off their knife skills, then wow the judges with a perfectly cooked fillet and a speedy yet sumptuous sauce, the pressure is well and truly on. At the end, Monica and Gregg must decide who will be leaving the competition. \n\nThe pressure mounts as the four remaining chefs must raise their game for Michelin starred legend Michel Roux Jnr. Michel cooks a classic recipe of 'Tarte aux pralines roses avec poires au caramel' (pink praline tart with caramelised pears), before asking the chefs to recreate it in 60 minutes. Nerves are palpable as the chefs battle to produce a perfect plate. \n\nThen, they are given just one hour to prepare their own classic dish. With only three places up for grabs, there is a lot at stake to pull out all the stops.\n\nOnly the best three remaining chefs will go through to the quarter final and move a step closer to winning the title of Professional MasterChef."
2011-11-17
"In another quarter-final, the six best chefs from the first heats must prove to Michel and Gregg they have what it takes by making a dish of their own invention. Choosing from a fantastic array of ingredients, including John Dory, quail and oysters, they must blow the judges away with one course. \n\nOnly the best four chefs will go on to showcase their skill to three of the UK's toughest restaurant critics. The critics will be expecting two exceptional courses and the chefs have only an hour and a quarter to produce a jaw dropping menu that will determine their MasterChef future. \n\nOnly the two most talented chefs will go through to the semi- finals and stand a chance of becoming this year's Professional MasterChef."
2011-11-21
"Ten chefs must deal with the pressure of an elimination round. In front of the watching Monica and Gregg, they must earn the right to cook for Michel. In the six-ingredient-invention-test, the ten chefs grapple with their nerves. From only six ingredients: bacon, chicken liver, two apples, almonds, blue cheese and a bunch of parsley, they have just 60 minutes to prove their skill, palate, and creativity. The pressure is on if they are to impress the awesome palate of Michel's sous chef Monica and stand a chance of cooking for her boss. \n\nFor now, they are all safe but in the next episode five of these ten chefs must return and face their final test, before Monica and Gregg decide who will be the first to cook for culinary giant Michel Roux Jnr."
2011-11-22
"Five of the ten chefs return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test before the judges must decide who will be eliminated. Only the best four chefs will cook for legendary Michel Roux Jr. For the skills test, Monica asks them to pluck and prepare a wood pigeon for roasting. With only 15 minutes in hand, the chefs have to pluck like never before if they are to deliver a perfect pigeon with skin intact. At the end, Monica and Gregg must decide who will be leaving the competition. \n\nThe pressure now mounts as the four remaining chefs must raise their game for Michelin-starred legend Michel Roux Jr. Michel cooks 'calamars farcis aux riz sauvage' or squid stuffed with wild rice - before asking the chefs to recreate the dish in just 60 minutes. To achieve delicate flavours, stunning presentation and attention to detail, the chefs will have to dig deep to impress. \n\nThen, they are asked to prepare their own classic dish for Michel and Gregg in just one hour. With so much at stake, nerves are running high. After judging each plate on presentation and flavour, Michel and Gregg will send one more chef home. \n\nThe best three remaining chefs will go through to the quarter-final and move a step closer to winning the title of Professional MasterChef."
2011-11-23
"Five of the ten chefs return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test before the judges must decide who will be eliminated. Only the best four chefs will cook for legendary Michel Roux Jnr. For the skills test, Monica asks them to prepare and bone out a whole seabass for stuffing, and make a seabass tartare. With only 15 minutes to deliver it is seriously tough for the chefs who must show off their knife skills, then wow the judges with a perfectly tasting tartare. At the end, Monica and Gregg must decide who will be leaving the competition. \n\nThe pressure mounts as the four remaining chefs must raise their game for Michelin starred legend Michel Roux Jnr. Michel cooks a classic recipe of 'tarte chocolat-framboises', chocolate tart with raspberries, before asking the chefs to recreate it in 60 minutes. Nerves are palpable as the chefs battle to produce a beautifully plated dessert. \n\nThen, they are given just one hour to prepare their own classic dish. With only three places up for grabs, there is a lot at stake to pull out all the stops.\n\nOnly the best three remaining chefs will go through to the quarter final and move a step closer to winning the title of Professional MasterChef."
2011-11-24
"In another quarter-final, the six best chefs from the first heats must prove to Michel and Gregg they have what it takes by making a dish of their own invention. Choosing from a fantastic array of fresh produce including poussin, sea bream, girolles, asparagus, strawberries and white chocolate, they must blow the judges away with one course. \n\nOnly the best four chefs will go on to showcase their skill to three of the UK's toughest restaurant critics. The critics will be expecting two exceptional courses and the chefs have only an hour and a quarter to produce a jaw dropping menu that will determine their MasterChef future. \n\nOnly the two most talented chefs will go through to the semi- finals and stand a chance of becoming this year's Professional MasterChef."
2011-11-28
"It is the last of the heat weeks. The final set of ten chefs plucked from kitchens across Britain arrive at the MasterChef kitchen to face their first test. They have just one challenge that will demonstrate to Monica and Gregg whether they have the necessary skills and palate to cook for Monica's legendary boss Michel Roux Jr. \n\nIn the Invention Test, the ten chefs have to grapple with their nerves as they have only 50 minutes to create a dish from just six ingredients: strawberries, a bar of white chocolate, an aubergine, tofu, a bunch of basil and a bag of St George's mushrooms. They must prove their skill, palate and creativity. The pressure is on if they are to impress Monica and stand a chance of cooking for Michel.\n\nFor now, they are all safe, but over the next two nights each of these ten chefs must return to face on more test before Monica and Gregg decide who will win the honour of cooking for culinary giant Michel Roux Jr."
2011-11-29
"In this show, five of the ten chefs from the previous day's heat return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test: Monica asks them to tunnel bone a leg of lamb and tie it ready for roasting. With only ten minutes in hand, the chefs have to work fast using their finest knife skills if they are to deliver. At the end Monica and Gregg must decide who will be leaving the competition. Only the best four chefs go forward to cook for legendary Michel Roux Jr. \n\nThe pressure now mounts as the four remaining chefs face two challenges for Michelin-starred legend Michel Roux Jr. For their first classic test, Michel cooks nouilles aux fruits de mer, i.e. pasta with a light creamy seafood sauce, before asking the chefs to recreate the dish in just 60 minutes. To achieve such delicate flavours, faultless presentation and total attention to detail, the chefs have to concentrate and deliver like never before. \n\nFinally, the chefs are asked to prepare their own classic dish for Michel and Gregg in just one hour. With so much at stake, nerves are running high. After judging each plate on presentation and flavour, Michel and Gregg send one more chef home. \n\nThe best three remaining chefs go through to the quarter-final, moving a step closer to winning the title of Professional MasterChef."
2011-11-30
"In this show, the remaining five chefs from Monday's heat return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test. Monica asks them to make a swiss meringue to pipe on to a lemon tart, before glazing and serving it with a sauce. With only 15 minutes to deliver, it is seriously tough for the chefs, many of whom have little experience of the pastry section. They have to hold their nerve if they are to serve up a sumptuously piped dessert. At the end Monica and Gregg must decide who will be leaving the competition. Only the best four chefs go forward to cook for legendary Michel Roux Jr. \n\nThe pressure now mounts as the four remaining chefs face two challenges for Michelin-starred legend Michel Roux Jr. For their first test, Michel cooks a classic recipe of pigeon roti aux petits pois a la francaise, i.e. roasted pigeon with stewed peas a la francaise, before asking the chefs to recreate it in 60 minutes. Nerves are palpable as the chefs battle to produce an elegant and perfectly executed plate. \n\nFinally, the contestants are given just one hour to prepare their own classic dish. With only three places up for grabs, there is a lot at stake to pull out all the stops.\n\nOnly the best three remaining chefs go through to the quarter-final, moving a step closer to winning the title of Professional MasterChef."
2011-12-01
"For the week's six best chefs, this is where the battle really begins. First they must prove to Michel and Gregg they have what it takes with a dish of their own invention. Choosing from a beautiful array of fresh produce including clams, whiting, john dory, poussin, fennel, girolles and thyme, they must dazzle the judges with just one course. Only the best four chefs go on to showcase their skill to three of the UK's toughest restaurant critics. \n\nThe critics are expecting two exceptional courses, and the chefs have only an hour and a quarter to produce an outstanding menu that will determine their MasterChef future. \n\nOnly the two most skilful chefs go through to the semi-finals, standing a chance of becoming this year's Professional MasterChef."
2011-12-05
"After four weeks of competing, only 8 exceptionally talented young chefs remain. The competition now fires up with one extraordinary challenge: making a show stopping dish for judges Michel and Gregg, joined by Michel's formidable sous chef, Monica Galetti. \n\nTo win over this trio of palates, they will have to cook out of their skin. With only one hour and 45 minutes to deliver, they have to make a simply sublime dish bursting with skill, flair, flavour, and of course it has to be immaculately presented. The stakes are high for the chefs who must fight for one of only six places - to stay in the competition they will have to fire on every cylinder. At the end of it, Michel and Gregg will decide which two chefs are leaving the competition. \n\nOnly the six best chefs will go on to battle for the title of Professional Masterchef."
2011-12-06
"Double-Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jnr and MasterChef dining expert Gregg Wallace ask two of their skilful semi -finalists to step up to service at London's two star L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon, famous for its French cuisine with Spanish and Japanese influences. Working under head chef Olivier Limousin, they must now compete in the heat of service and reach the exacting standards of two Michelin star cuisine. They will each be responsible for a highly complex dish that must be executed with precision, finesse, and on time. No mistakes will be tolerated. Then, the bar is raised higher as Olivier asks them to recreate one of his favourite signature dishes: caramelised lamb sweetbreads with maple syrup walnuts, fresh almonds, pine nuts, served on blanched cabbage leaves, sauteed root vegetables and a lamb jus. With so many elements to balance, it's a battle for the chefs to reach the dizzy heights required. \n\nThen, the two semi-finalists return to the studio for one last challenge before one of them will be sent home. In this daunting final test, they must produce a main and dessert inspired by their Michelin experience in just two hours - they simply have to blow the judges' minds. Any mistake could cost them the competition so with the pressure firmly on, it is a tense and thrilling battle. Once Michel and Gregg have judged their two courses, they must decide which chef will leave the competition.\n\nAt the end, only the very best chef will win a place in the finals and have the chance to become this year's champion."
2011-12-07
"Double-Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jnr and MasterChef dining expert Gregg Wallace throw their semi -finalists in to the white heat of service at Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles. Working under chef patron, Andrew Fairlie, the formidable first winner of the prestigious Roux scholarship, they must now compete in service and reach the exacting standards of two Michelin star cuisine. Each semi- finalist will make a highly complex dish that must be executed with precision, finesse, delicacy, and it has to be on time. No mistakes will be tolerated. Then, the bar is raised higher as they compete again - they must both recreate one of Andrew Fairlie's signature dishes: cured mackerel, crab claw meat on cumin and seaweed paste, with a crab and sea cucumber jelly ballotine. With such an intricate balancing act of flavour and texture, the chefs battle to reach the awesome heights required. \n\nThen, the two semi-finalists return to the studio for one last challenge before one of them will be sent home. In this daunting final test, they must deliver a main and dessert inspired by their Michelin experience in just two hours - they simply have to wow the judges. Knowing that any mistake could cost them the competition, the chefs have to combat nerves, pressure, and cook their hearts out to stay in the running. After Michel and Gregg have judged their two courses, they will have to decide who will leave the competition. \n\nAt the end, only the very best chef will progress to the Finals and have the chance to become this year's MasterChef Champion."
2011-12-08
"Double-Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jnr and MasterChef dining expert Gregg Wallace ask the last pair of semi-finalists to step up to service at Pied a Terre. Working under head chef Marcus Eaves, they must now compete in the heat of service and reach the exacting standards of Michelin star cuisine. They will each be responsible for a highly complex dish that must be executed with precision, finesse, and on time. No mistakes will be tolerated. Then, after a relentless service the chefs must compete again recreating one of Marcus's signature dishes: poached lobster with crushed peas, confit white peach and a mint and tarragon emulsion. To bring together such a delicate balance of flavour, it's a battle for the chefs to reach the extraordinary level required. \n\nThen, the two semi-finalists return to the studio for one last challenge before one of them will be sent home. In this daunting final test, they must produce a main and dessert inspired by their Michelin experience in just two hours - they simply have to electrify the judges with their cooking. Any mistake could cost them the competition so with the pressure firmly on, it is a tense and thrilling battle. Once Michel and Gregg have judged their two courses, they must decide which chef will leave the competition. \n\nAt the end, only the very best chef will win a place in the finals and have the chance to become this year's champion."
2011-12-12
"It's Final Week on MasterChef: The Professionals and only four exceptional chefs remain to battle it out for the title. Michel Roux Jr and Gregg Wallace will really push the finalists to the absolute extremes of their cooking ability.\n\nThe week starts with double Michelin starred Michel asking the finalists to show off some creativity, skill and ambition. They are given a range of great cuts of meat as inspiration - beef cuts including fillet, sirloin, bavette, rump, rib eye and fore rib, as well as a whole chicken and giblets. They have just one hour and forty-five minutes to prepare a stand out starter and main. At this point in the competition, there is nowhere to hide. The chefs have to be brave, push boundaries and excel if they are to come close to claiming the title. \n\nOnly the most outstanding will walk away as Professional MasterChef Champion 2011."
2011-12-13
"It's Final Week on MasterChef: The Professionals and only three exceptional chefs remain to battle it out for the title. It's time for Michel Roux Jr and Gregg Wallace to turn the heat up to boiling point. The three finalists hit the culinary fast lane cooking at San Pellegrino's second best restaurant in the world: El Celler de Can Roca, in Catalonia. \n\nDouble Michelin starred Michel Roux Jr and MasterChef Judge Gregg Wallace challenge the three finalists to make the leap into the gastronomic top league and prove they can cook with the best in the world. The chefs travel to Catalonia in northern Spain to the three Michelin starred El Celler de Can Roca where they are in for the biggest culinary treat of their lives."
2011-12-14
"It's Final Week on MasterChef: The Professionals and only three exceptional chefs remain to battle it out for the title and Michel Roux Jr and Gregg Wallace have turned the heat up to boiling point.\n\nIt's time for the penultimate challenge - The Chef's Table. Michelin starred Michel and MasterChef Judge Gregg take the unprecedented risk of asking the three finalists to design and cook three courses, one dish each, to be served to a collection of some of the greatest chefs in Europe."
2011-12-15
"It's the Grand Final of MasterChef: The Professionals. After six weeks of fierce culinary jousting, one of the three exceptional finalists will be crowned Professional MasterChef Champion 2011.\n\nDouble Michelin starred Michel Roux Jr and MasterChef Judge Gregg Wallace ask the finalists to cook one last time. They need to aim for the stars with their ultimate three-course menu. This is the summit of their journey where they have to bring together all their inspiration, hard work, flair, skill, in order to delight the judges with some jaw dropping dishes.\n\nThese professional chefs all share the same goal, to become champion, and an intense finale awaits with some of the most ambitious dishes ever on MasterChef."
Season 5 - MasterChef: The Professionals
2012-11-05
"Ten chefs from kitchens all over Britain begin this year's competition. The chefs must make one dish using a selection of just seven ingredients."
2012-11-06
"Five of the ten chefs return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test before the judges decide who will be eliminated."
2012-11-07
"Each chef has to make honeycomb and then mould it into three different dessert decorations, with only 15 minutes to show off their skill."
2012-11-08
"The six best chefs from this week's heats return for this week's quarter final. First they must prove to Michel and Gregg they have what it takes with a dish of their own invention.; the best four then showcase their skill to three of the UK's toughest restaurant critics."
2012-11-12
"In this heat, ten chefs plucked from kitchens across Britain arrive at the Masterchef kitchen to face the first of two tests. They must prove to Monica and Gregg that they have skills and palate required to cook for Michel. In today's seven ingredient invention test, the ten chefs must put nerves aside and create a dish from a selection that includes puy lentils, goats cheese and peaches, in just one hour. The pressure is on if they are to impress the palate of Monica and stand a chance of cooking for Michel. For now, they are all safe but tomorrow night five of these ten chefs must return and face their final test before Monica and Gregg decide who will cook for Michel Roux Jr."
2012-11-13
"Five of the ten chefs from the previous heat face Monica and Gregg in a skills test. Only the best four chefs will get through to cook for Michel Roux Jr."
2012-11-14
"The five chefs from the first heat face Monica and Gregg in a skills test; the best four then meet Michel Roux who demonstrates how to prepare foie de lotte, monkfish liver three ways and asks them to recreate the dishes."
2012-11-15
"8\/24 The best four chefs showcase their skill to the UK's hardest to please restaurant critics."
2012-11-19
"Ten chefs are challenged to create a dish from a selection of seven ingredients."
2012-11-20
"To begin, the remaining four chefs are challenged to prepare three different sauces."
2012-11-21
"The remaining five chefs from the last heat are challenged to prepare a beef kidney."
2012-11-26
"In this heat, ten chefs face their first test, to create a dish from a selection of beef mince, wild mushrooms, aubergine, red wine, pears, brioche and almonds."
2012-11-28
"The remaining five chefs face a skills test to prepare and serve sea urchin."
2012-12-03
"Hoping to progress to the last six, the chefs make a show-stopping dish for the judges."
2012-12-04
"The first pair of semi-finalists go head to head as they face three grueling challenges."
2012-12-05
"The second pair of semi-finalists go head to head in service at Midsummer House with double Michelin starred Daniel Clifford who has run the restaurant for 15 years. They must meet the exacting standards of two Michelin star cuisine, making a highly complex dish executed with precision, finesse, delicacy - and it has to be on time. The bar is then raised higher as they compete again, recreating one of Daniel Clifford's signature dishes: rosemary smoked rump of lamb, courgette and basil puree, piquillo pepper puree and a courgette and yogurt dressing. Finally, the chefs return to the studio where they must deliver a main and dessert inspired by their Michelin experience. They simply have to wow the judges. After Michel and Gregg have judged their two courses, they decide who will leave the competition."
2012-12-06
"The last pair of semi-finalists go head to head in service at the UK's only two Michelin starred pub, The Hand and Flowers in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, as they fight for a place in the final. Working under chef-patron Tom Kerridge, the contestants must compete in the heat of service and reach the exacting standards of Michelin star cuisine. They are each responsible for a highly complex dish that must be executed with precision, finesse and on time. Then the chefs must compete again, recreating one of Tom Kerridge's signature dishes: duck breast, duck fat chips and gravy. The two semi-finalists return to the studio for one last challenge - they must produce a main and dessert inspired by their Michelin experience. Once Michel and Gregg have judged their two courses, they must decide who will win a place in the final."
2012-12-10
"Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef Judge Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for an ambitious talented chef who wants to make it to the top of the culinary world. After five weeks of competing the most talented contestants have made it through to the finals week and are one step closer to winning the Professional MasterChef title. But there is one more task standing between them and the amazing culinary adventures ahead. The chefs have to invent two courses from a range of ingredients. But to really push their creativity and inventiveness, they are given no fish, no meat and no poultry. Who is versatile enough to cook a daring, flavoursome and delicious meal for the judges without some of the most common ingredients at their disposal? And who will fall by the wayside at this crucial stage?"
2012-12-11
"The three chefs cook a three course menu for one, two, and three-Michelin-starred chefs including culinary godfathers, Anton Mosimann and Michel Roux."
2012-12-12
"The three finalists compete at the one restaurant which has been more influential to its generation than any other in the world - Heston Blumenthal's."
2012-12-13
"It's the final of professional MasterChef and there is just one challenge left."
Season 6 - MasterChef: The Professionals
Season 7 - MasterChef: The Professionals
Season 8 - MasterChef: The Professionals
2015-11-10
"In this heat, chefs are challenged to make a classic French dessert and a blue steak."
2015-11-11
"In this heat, skills tests feature an omelette Arnold Bennett and filled brandy snaps."
2015-11-12
"The first quarter-final challenge is to create a dish from a selection of ten ingredients."
2015-11-18
"Three chefs prepare scallops in different ways: in a mousse, sauteed and as a tartare."
2015-11-19
"The chefs cook for some of the country's most discerning restaurant critics."
2015-11-24
"The chefs must fillet a sea bream and make the perfect watercress soup in the skills test."
2015-11-25
"Monica tests the chefs' butchery skills when she asks them to debone a pig's trotter."
2015-12-02
"The chefs prepare langoustines and cook high-end burgers in the final heat."
2015-12-03
"The week's six best chefs serve up a two-course menu to three restaurant critics."
2015-12-08
"The 12 best chefs cook off against each other in the MasterChef kitchen."
2015-12-09
"The chefs must work together to serve an exceptional dinner at London's Law Society."
2015-12-10
"The chefs travel to Lord's Cricket Ground to cook a fine-dining menu for Mike Gatting."
2015-12-15
"Two semi-finalists cook alongside joint Professional MasterChef champion Anton Piotrowski."
2015-12-16
"The semi-finalists cook for Tom Kitchin at his Michelin-starred restaurant in Edinburgh."
2015-12-17
"The last three semi-finalists work with chef Lisa Allen at the Michelin-starred Northcote."
2015-12-22
"It's finals week. After one goes out in the invention test, the chefs cook for their idols"
2015-12-23
"The finalists travel to the medieval city of Alba in the Piedmont region of northern Italy"
2015-12-24
"It's the final. Who will be crowned Professional MasterChef Champion 2015?"
Season 9 - MasterChef: The Professionals
2016-11-08
"In this opening heat, the chefs must cook a steak diane and a raspberry tart."
2016-11-15
"For Monica's skills test, the first three chefs have 15 minutes to make sea bass ceviche."
2016-11-16
"The skills tests involve a sauce maltaise asparagus and a banoffee cheesecake."
2016-11-17
"In the quarter-final, the six best chefs from the week's heats return to the kitchen."
2016-11-22
"Six new chefs take on taramasalata and tagliatelle carbonara in the skills tests."
2016-11-23
"Six new chefs take on lamb tartare and filleting a John Dory in the skills tests."
2016-11-24
"In this quarter-final, the chefs reinvent steak and kidney pie and cook a two-course menu."
2016-11-29
"It is the final heats week. Three chefs must make an artichoke barigoule."
2016-12-01
"The best chefs of the week must reinvent a sweet family favourite, fruit crumble."
2016-12-06
"The 12 chefs must create a savoury dish using a surprise selection of ingredients."
2016-12-07
"Five chefs team up to create an exceptional dinner at the Royal Society of Medicine."
2016-12-08
"The second group of chefs create a menu for guests at the French ambassador's residence."
2016-12-14
"The first three semi-finalists work alongside the inspirational chef Alyn Williams."
2016-12-15
"The chefs are sent to work under one of the country's rising stars, George Blogg."
Season 10 - MasterChef: The Professionals
2017-11-07
"Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace team up to search for the country's 2017 culinary superstar. The six chefs must cook a duck dish from scratch in just 20 minutes."
2017-11-08
"The six chefs must create a fruit-based souffle with a garnish of their choice in just 20 minutes."
2017-11-09
"In this first quarter-final, the six strongest chefs from the first two heats attempt to impress the judges."
2017-11-21
"Marcus gives the chefs 20 minutes to make a fruit-based dessert featuring Italian meringue."
2017-11-30
"The chefs face an invention test, then must serve two courses to the critics."
Season 11 - MasterChef: The Professionals
Season 12 - MasterChef: The Professionals
Season 13 - MasterChef: The Professionals
Season 14 - MasterChef: The Professionals
2021-11-11
"Four more seasoned chefs compete, with only two able to proceed into the week's quarter-final. The infamous Skills Test returns as, under the watchful eyes of judges Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace, the first two chefs take on Marcus' test of pan-fried scallops, cauliflower Velout\u00e9, croutons and a curry butter. The second test, set by Monica, sees the final two chefs create a chocolate cr\u00e8me p\u00e2tissi\u00e8re filled Swiss roll served with a raspberry sauce. The final challenge sees the chefs produce two standout signature dishes - a main and a dessert."
2021-11-12
"Seasoned chefs compete in the first quarter-final, initially presented with the taxing task of creating an outstanding dish using preserved and tinned food. They must then cook for three of the UK's most discerning restaurant critics, needing to win over the praise of Jimi Famurewa, William Sitwell and Tracy Macleod. With the pressure on to impress the critics and judges Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace, they have 75 minutes to showcase a two-course menu. Only the two most talented contenders will go through to the semi-finals."
2021-11-15
"The chefs are given 90 minutes to cook two Signature Dishes each - a main course and a dessert that they hope will win over judges Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace with their individual cooking style and technique. Will they be able to confidently cook under the pressure, or will they attempt too much? The judges then choose which two chefs will be sent home and which two have impressed enough to make it through to the quarter-final."
2021-11-17
"In heat four, the Skills Test involves eggs benedict and a strawberry dessert. Then each of the four chefs must wow the judges with their Signature Dishes to earn a quarter-final place."
2021-11-25
"In heat six, the four contenders prepare sea bream with couscous and crepes with chocolate hazelnut spread. Then they must impress the judges with their Signature Dishes."
2021-11-26
"In the third quarter-final, the chefs are challenged to create a dish based around colour. Then they must cook for critics Grace Dent, Jay Rayner and Tom Parker Bowles."
2021-11-29
"The first challenge for the next four professional chefs to step into the kitchen is to make a prawn, avocado and pepper omelette served with prawn oil in just 20 minutes. Two of them will then be selected for the next round - preparing chicken kofte served with flatbread and cucumber salad. Once again, there are only 20 minutes on the clock."
2021-11-29
"The four professional chefs from the previous skills test cook their own two-course Signature Dishes. They have one hour and 30 minutes to deliver a perfectly executed main and dessert menu which highlights their creativity and individual cooking styles. The judges will choose which two chefs will be sent home, and which two have done enough to make it through to the Quarter Final"
Season 15 - MasterChef: The Professionals
Season 16 - MasterChef: The Professionals
2023-11-28
"Just six chefs left, split into two groups of three. The first group have the challenge of managing a lunch service like no other at Jeremy Chan's two Michelin star restaurant, Ikoyi"
2023-11-30
"The second group of three semi-finalists head to Staffordshire to cook under the guidance of the founder of a Michelin-starred restaurant"
2023-12-06
"It\u2019s finals week on MasterChef: The Professionals, and only the strongest four chefs remain. The pressure is on as the race for the title reaches fever pitch"
2023-12-07
"It\u2019s finals week, and just three incredible chefs remain. Embarking on the trip of a lifetime to Denmark, they will enter a world of gastronomy that goes beyond anything they have encountered before"
2023-12-08
"The remaining chefs have the chance to cook themselves into the MasterChef history books in the grand final"
Season 17 - MasterChef: The Professionals
2024-10-29
"Thirty-two of the country\u2019s most ambitious chefs are invited to battle it out in the MasterChef kitchen, in a bid to become the 2024 champion."
2024-10-31
"It\u2019s heat two, and a second group of four chefs arrive to kick-start their MasterChef adventure. It will take every ounce of chef know-how to deliver across two tough challenges."
2024-11-01
"It\u2019s the first quarter-final of the series, which will see the week\u2019s best competitors don their chef whites to compete for a place in knockout week. Two challenges stand in their way."
2024-11-05
"Four more fearless chefs face the pressure of the MasterChef kitchen. If they manage to impress the judges, they might just find themselves with a place in this week\u2019s quarter-final."
2024-11-07
"The second batch of this week\u2019s professionals are waiting in the wings, ready to prove themselves in the MasterChef kitchen."
2024-11-08
"It\u2019s quarter-final time, and the week\u2019s best chefs are back to fight it out for a place in knockout week."
2024-11-11
"It\u2019s the third heat week and time to give four more chefs the opportunity of a lifetime. Landing a place in this week\u2019s quarter-final is their aim \u2013 but getting there won\u2019t be easy."
2024-11-12
"Four more chefs are excited to start their MasterChef journey, which, in this episode, begins with two infamous challenges that will test their ability to cope with the pressure."
2024-11-14
"It\u2019s quarter-final time, and that can only mean more pressure for this week\u2019s most talented professionals as they return to the kitchen ready to battle for a place in knockout week."
2024-11-18
"It\u2019s the final week of the heats, and four more chefs don their whites to confront two demanding tasks. Those that hit the MasterChef standard might just find themselves in the last quarter-final."
2024-11-20
"The last four chefs taking part in this year\u2019s competition hit the stoves. Awaiting them are two challenges that would have any professional chef quivering in the wings."
2024-11-21
"It\u2019s the last quarter-final, and the week\u2019s best chefs return to do battle once more for a place in knockout week. But to get there they\u2019ll have to impress the judges and some special guest diners."
2024-11-25
"It\u2019s knockout week, and the 12 best chefs from the heats are back to compete against each other for the first time. In the invention test, the chefs need to create a dish that sings on every front."
2024-11-26
"Five of the remaining contenders take over Market Halls in central London, which is the home of some of the country\u2019s most exciting and eclectic food pop-up stalls."
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