Culinary challenges span hours three to eight testing chefs adaptability. Immediate eliminations, curve balls from Stephanie Izard and grueling challenge involving one ingredient bag stretched into three meals for Scott Conant's judging.
Chefs face the challenge of teamwork, collaborating with strangers to impress guest judges Michael Symon and Bryan Voltaggio. Later, fatigue sets in as they transform microwave meals into gourmet dishes for judge Eric Adjepong.
Michael Symon and Esther Choi lead the chefs through a grueling series of challenges, testing their culinary skills, strategy, and endurance. With lucrative stakes on the line, judge Maneet Chauhan evaluates their performances.