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Episode 8

In the second heat of the week, six more chefs head into the MasterChef kitchen to show the judges they have what it takes to be this year's champion.

In the second heat of the week, six more chefs, determined to prove their culinary artistry, head into the MasterChef kitchen to show the judges they have what it takes to be this year’s champion.

To begin their fight for the coveted title, the chefs face the dreaded skills test. Three chefs face what could be the toughest 20 minutes of their careers, set by Marcus. Under the scrutiny of the three judges, the professionals are reliant on their fish-filleting skills and sauce prowess when they have to cook a monkfish with vermouth sauce for the expectant panel.

The next three into the MasterChef kitchen have to conquer any nerves when they are asked by Monica to conjure up a crepe souffle with a caramel sauce. Can their souffles and skills rise to the expectations of the judges or will they simply come unstuck?

Next, the six chefs must complete the signature dish round. It’s their chance to showcase their cooking style and creativity using their very own recipes. Everything is riding on how they perform under the intense pressure of this task. The strength of their dish will either see them through or find them leaving the competition. The surviving three chefs move on to battle it out to the quarter-final.

57 minutes

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:56

    Alistair Griffin

    Chemistry

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Gregg Wallace
Judge Monica Galetti
Judge Marcus Wareing
Narrator Sean Pertwee
Series Producer Genevieve Welch
Production Manager Jane Pelling
Editor Steve Wey
Director Anthony Crumpton
Production Company Shine TV

Broadcasts

Apply to be on MasterChef: The Professionals

Apply to be on MasterChef: The Professionals

If you have what it takes to impress Marcus, Monica and Gregg, we want to hear from you!