MasterChef: The Professionals
The hunt for a young chef who wants to make it to the top of the culinary world.
Cast: Monica Galetti, Marcus Wareing, Matt Tebbutt
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20 episodes
- 1. Week 1, Day 1Michel Roux Jnr and Gregg Wallace hunt for a young chef who wants to make it as a chef. The usual “versatility test,” using provided ingredients to create, in 50 minutes, two dishes of the chef’s choice. Then the “classics test,” preparing two well known dishes, although we will learn in the series that some chefs have not made some of these before.PGCC30minAug 25, 2008
- 2. Week 1, Day 2Two dishes in 50 minutes using haddock as the central ingredient before re-creating a Wild Mushroom Risotto and Macaroons.PGCC30minAug 26, 2008
- 3. Week 1, Day 3Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of lamb, then they must recreate two classic dishes, Sole a la Meuniere and Barquettes aux AbricotsPGCC30minAug 27, 2008
- 4. Week 1, Day 4Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of chicken, then they must recreate two classic dishes, Omelette aux Fine Herbs and Profiteroles.PGCC30minAug 28, 2008
- 5. Week 1, QuarterfinalA quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics.PGCC30minAug 29, 2008
- 6. Week 2, Day 1Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of seabass, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Eggs Florentine and Rhubarb Tart.PGCC30minSep 1, 2008
- 7. Week 2, Day 2Two 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 NeigePGCC30minSep 2, 2008
- 8. Week 2, Day 3Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of pork, then they must recreate two classic dishes Lobster Bisque and Coffee DacquoisePGCC30minSep 3, 2008
- 9. Week 2, Day 4Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of squid, then they must recreate two classic dishes; Ballotine of Guinea Fowl and Millefeuille.PGCC30minSep 4, 2008
- 10. Week 2, QuarterfinalA quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics.PGCC30minSep 5, 2008
- 11. Week 3, Day 1Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of rainbow trout, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Pork Robert and Poires Belles HelenePGCC30minSep 8, 2008
- 12. Week 3, Day 2Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of beef sirloin, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Bouillabaisse and Tarte TatinPGCC30minSep 9, 2008
- 13. Week 3, Day 3Two 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 SablesPGCC30minSep 10, 2008
- 14. Week 3, Day 4Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of prawns, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli with Pesto and ZabaglionePGCC30minSep 11, 2008
- 15. Week 3, QuarterfinalA quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics.PGCC30minSep 12, 2008
- 16. Finals Week: Semi Final 1The 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.PGCC30minSep 15, 2008
- 17. Finals Week: Semi Final 2The 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.PGCC30minSep 16, 2008
- 18. Finals Week: Semi Final 3The 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.PGCC30minSep 17, 2008
- 19. Final: Day 1It'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.PGCC30minSep 18, 2008
- 20. Final: Day 2It'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.PGCC30minSep 19, 2008
MasterChef: The Professionals
★ 7.2/10200818 seasons386 episodesReturning Series
The hunt for a young chef who wants to make it to the top of the culinary world.
Creators and cast
- Studio
- Shine TV
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English
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