About this season
The hunt for a young chef who wants to make it to the top of the culinary world.
Episodes (24)
1. Episode 1
Aired 4 November 2013 • 30 min
Michel Roux Jr, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace begin their search for a 2013 winner.
2. Episode 2
Aired 5 November 2013 • 30 min
Four of the chefs face three daunting tests and meet Michel Roux Jr for the first time.
3. Episode 3
Aired 6 November 2013 • 30 min
The next four chefs are tested and must create a classic dish with no weights or measures.
4. Episode 4
Aired 7 November 2013 • 30 min
The six best chefs return for the quarter-finals. Only two will progress to next level.
5. Episode 5
Aired 11 November 2013 • 30 min
The eight chefs must concoct a dish using a selection of just seven ingredients.
6. Episode 6
Aired 12 November 2013 • 30 min
The chefs return to face Monica's Skills test and cook two classic dishes for Michel.
7. Episode 7
Aired 13 November 2013 • 30 min
The second set of four chefs face Monica's Skills Test then cook two classics for Michel.
8. Episode 8
Aired 14 November 2013 • 30 min
The pressure is on as the week's six best chefs are cut down to only two.
9. Episode 9
Aired 18 November 2013 • 30 min
It is the third week of heats. Eight chefs begin by facing Monica's Invention Test.
10. Episode 10
Aired 19 November 2013 • 30 min
The first four chefs from this week's heat are challenged to create a savoury sabayon.
11. Episode 11
Aired 20 November 2013 • 30 min
The remaining four chefs in this week's heat face a test of their bread-making skills.
12. Episode 12
Aired 21 November 2013 • 30 min
The week's six best chefs must first impress Michel and Monica, then a panel of critics.
13. Episode 13
Aired 25 November 2013 • 30 min
Monica challenges the eight chefs to make a dish using a selection of seven ingredients.
14. Episode 14
Aired 26 November 2013 • 30 min
Monica challenges the chefs to debone a saddle of lamb and roll and tie it for roasting.
15. Episode 15
Aired 27 November 2013 • 30 min
The chefs are given 15 minutes to make a creme patissiere to use as base for a souffle.
16. Episode 16
Aired 28 November 2013 • 30 min
The week's six best chefs face a tough battle for just two semi-final places.
17. Episode 17
Aired 2 December 2013 • 30 min
The eight remaining chefs are given two hours to prepare a dish to impress Gregg Wallace.
18. Episode 18
Aired 3 December 2013 • 30 min
The first two semi-finalists do battle at London restaurant Dinner by Heston Blumenthal.
19. Episode 19
Aired 4 December 2013 • 30 min
The second pair of semi-finalists take charge of courses at The Latymer in Surrey.
20. Episode 20
Aired 5 December 2013 • 30 min
The last pair of semi-finalists are sent into service at Sat Bains in Nottingham.
21. Episode 21
Aired 9 December 2013 • 30 min
The finalists must create dishes from a selection of kitchen scraps and leftovers.
22. Episode 22
Aired 10 December 2013 • 30 min
The finalists are sent to cook at the celebrated Osteria Francescana restaurant in Italy.
23. Episode 23
Aired 11 December 2013 • 30 min
The finalists hope to impress thirty of the world's greatest chefs at a unique dinner.
24. Episode 24
Aired 12 December 2013 • 30 min
In the final, the chefs have three hours to create an exceptional three-course meal.