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MasterChef: The Professionals (2008)

S1E1 Week 1, Day 1

Aug 25, 2008 Season 1 Episode 1 Reality

Michel Roux Jnr and Gregg Wallace are on the lookout for a promising young chef eager to establish themselves in the culinary world. First up is the "versatility test," where contestants must whip up two dishes of their choice in just 50 minutes using a selection of provided ingredients. Following that, they face the "classics test," tasked with preparing two iconic dishes. As the series unfolds, it becomes clear that some contestants may not have encountered these classic recipes before.