MasterChef: The Professionals
MasterChef: The Professionals
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MasterChef: The Professionals

7.8 / 10
2008
18 seasons
386 episodes
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The hunt for a young chef who wants to make it to the top of the culinary world.

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Cast

Gregg Wallace

Gregg Wallace

John Torode

John Torode

Monica Galetti

Monica Galetti

Marcus Wareing

Marcus Wareing

I

India Fisher

Matt Tebbutt

Matt Tebbutt

L

Leyla Kazim

J

Jay Rayner

Atul Kochhar

Atul Kochhar

J

Jimi Famurewa

W

William Sitwell

P

Philli Armitage-Mattin

Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.Week 1, Day 1

    25-08-200830m

    Michel 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 dis...

  • Ep 2

    2.Week 1, Day 2

    26-08-200830m

    Two dishes in 50 minutes using haddock as the central ingredient before re-creating a Wild Mushroom Risotto and Macaroons.

  • Ep 3

    3.Week 1, Day 3

    27-08-200830m

    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

  • Ep 4

    4.Week 1, Day 4

    28-08-200830m

    Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of chicken, then they must recreate two classic dishes, Omelette aux Fine Herbs and Profiteroles.

  • Ep 5

    5.Week 1, Quarterfinal

    29-08-200830m

    A quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics.

  • Ep 6

    6.Week 2, Day 1

    01-09-200830m

    Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of seabass, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Eggs Florentine and Rhubarb Tart.

  • Ep 7

    7.Week 2, Day 2

    02-09-200830m

    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

  • Ep 8

    8.Week 2, Day 3

    03-09-200830m

    Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of pork, then they must recreate two classic dishes Lobster Bisque and Coffee Dacquoise

  • Ep 9

    9.Week 2, Day 4

    04-09-200830m

    Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of squid, then they must recreate two classic dishes; Ballotine of Guinea Fowl and Millefeuille.

  • Ep 10

    10.Week 2, Quarterfinal

    05-09-200830m

    A quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics.

  • Ep 11

    11.Week 3, Day 1

    08-09-200830m

    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

  • Ep 12

    12.Week 3, Day 2

    09-09-200830m

    Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of beef sirloin, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Bouillabaisse and Tarte Tatin

  • Ep 13

    13.Week 3, Day 3

    10-09-200830m

    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

  • Ep 14

    14.Week 3, Day 4

    11-09-200830m

    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

  • Ep 15

    15.Week 3, Quarterfinal

    12-09-200830m

    A quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics.

  • Ep 16

    16.Finals Week: Semi Final 1

    15-09-200830m

    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...

  • Ep 17

    17.Finals Week: Semi Final 2

    16-09-200830m

    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...

  • Ep 18

    18.Finals Week: Semi Final 3

    17-09-200830m

    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 cr...

  • Ep 19

    19.Final: Day 1

    18-09-200830m

    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.

  • Ep 20

    20.Final: Day 2

    19-09-200830m

    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 the...

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