MasterChef: The Professionals

Overview

The hunt for a young chef who wants to make it to the top of the culinary world.

Episodes

S01E01 Week 1, Day 1

August 25, 2008 30 min
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 dishes of the...

S01E02 Week 1, Day 2

August 26, 2008 30 min
Two dishes in 50 minutes using haddock as the central ingredient before re-creating a Wild Mushroom Risotto and Macaroons.

S01E03 Week 1, Day 3

August 27, 2008 30 min
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

S01E04 Week 1, Day 4

August 28, 2008 30 min
Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of chicken, then they must recreate two classic dishes, Omelette aux Fine Herbs and Profiteroles.

S01E05 Week 1, Quarterfinal

August 29, 2008 30 min
A quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics.

S01E06 Week 2, Day 1

September 1, 2008 30 min
Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of seabass, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Eggs Florentine and Rhubarb Tart.

S01E07 Week 2, Day 2

September 2, 2008 30 min
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

S01E08 Week 2, Day 3

September 3, 2008 30 min
Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of pork, then they must recreate two classic dishes Lobster Bisque and Coffee Dacquoise

S01E09 Week 2, Day 4

September 4, 2008 30 min
Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of squid, then they must recreate two classic dishes; Ballotine of Guinea Fowl and Millefeuille.

S01E10 Week 2, Quarterfinal

September 5, 2008 30 min
A quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics.

S01E11 Week 3, Day 1

September 8, 2008 30 min
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

S01E12 Week 3, Day 2

September 9, 2008 30 min
Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of beef sirloin, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Bouillabaisse and Tarte Tatin

S01E13 Week 3, Day 3

September 10, 2008 30 min
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

S01E14 Week 3, Day 4

September 11, 2008 30 min
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

S01E15 Week 3, Quarterfinal

September 12, 2008 30 min
A quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics.

S01E16 Finals Week: Semi Final 1

September 15, 2008 30 min
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...

S01E17 Finals Week: Semi Final 2

September 16, 2008 30 min
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...

S01E18 Finals Week: Semi Final 3

September 17, 2008 30 min
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...

S01E19 Final: Day 1

September 18, 2008 30 min
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.

S01E20 Final: Day 2

September 19, 2008 30 min
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...

Cast

Gregg Wallace
Gregg Wallace
Self - Host / Judge
Marcus Wareing
Marcus Wareing
Self - Judge
Monica Galetti
Monica Galetti
Self - Judge

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