Anthony Crumpton
Director
MasterChef: The Professionals (2008)
Season 1
The hunt for a young chef who wants to make it to the top of the culinary world.
Released Aug. 25, 2008
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.non-fiction, imdb.television
Watch Providers: Tubi TV
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Week 1, Day 1
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 chef’s choice. Then the “classics test,” preparing two well known dishes, although we will learn in the series that some chefs have not made some of these before.
Aug. 25, 2008, midnight
S1E2 - Week 1, Day 2
Two dishes in 50 minutes using haddock as the central ingredient before re-creating a Wild Mushroom Risotto and Macaroons.
Aug. 26, 2008, midnight
S1E3 - Week 1, Day 3
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
Aug. 27, 2008, midnight
S1E4 - Week 1, Day 4
Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of chicken, then they must recreate two classic dishes, Omelette aux Fine Herbs and Profiteroles.
Aug. 28, 2008, midnight
S1E5 - Week 1, Quarterfinal
A quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics.
Aug. 29, 2008, midnight
S1E6 - Week 2, Day 1
Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of seabass, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Eggs Florentine and Rhubarb Tart.
Sept. 1, 2008, midnight
S1E7 - Week 2, Day 2
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
Sept. 2, 2008, midnight
S1E8 - Week 2, Day 3
Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of pork, then they must recreate two classic dishes Lobster Bisque and Coffee Dacquoise
Sept. 3, 2008, midnight
S1E9 - Week 2, Day 4
Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of squid, then they must recreate two classic dishes; Ballotine of Guinea Fowl and Millefeuille.
Sept. 4, 2008, midnight
S1E10 - Week 2, Quarterfinal
A quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics.
Sept. 5, 2008, midnight
S1E11 - Week 3, Day 1
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
Sept. 8, 2008, midnight
S1E12 - Week 3, Day 2
Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of beef sirloin, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Bouillabaisse and Tarte Tatin
Sept. 9, 2008, midnight
S1E13 - Week 3, Day 3
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
Sept. 10, 2008, midnight
S1E14 - Week 3, Day 4
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
Sept. 11, 2008, midnight
S1E15 - Week 3, Quarterfinal
A quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics.
Sept. 12, 2008, midnight
S1E16 - Finals Week: Semi Final 1
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 create a perfect dish in the Masterchef kitchen - only one can go through.
Sept. 15, 2008, midnight
S1E17 - Finals Week: Semi Final 2
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 then create a perfect dish in the Masterchef kitchen.
Sept. 16, 2008, midnight
S1E18 - Finals Week: Semi Final 3
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 a perfect dish in the Masterchef kitchen.
Sept. 17, 2008, midnight
S1E19 - Final: Day 1
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.
Sept. 18, 2008, midnight
S1E20 - Final: Day 2
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 to cook their best three course meal in the Masterchef kitchen and the champion is crowned.
Sept. 19, 2008, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: Aug. 25, 2008
Last Air Date: Dec. 12, 2024, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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