Season 1
20 episodes · Aug 25, 2008
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- S1E1
Week 1, Day 1
Aug 25, 200830mMichel 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.
- S1E2
Week 1, Day 2
Aug 26, 200830mTwo dishes in 50 minutes using haddock as the central ingredient before re-creating a Wild Mushroom Risotto and Macaroons.
- S1E3
Week 1, Day 3
Aug 27, 200830mTwo 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
- S1E4
Week 1, Day 4
Aug 28, 200830mTwo dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of chicken, then they must recreate two classic dishes, Omelette aux Fine Herbs and Profiteroles.
- S1E5
Week 1, Quarterfinal
Aug 29, 200830mA quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics.
- S1E6
Week 2, Day 1
Sep 1, 200830mTwo dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of seabass, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Eggs Florentine and Rhubarb Tart.
- S1E7
Week 2, Day 2
Sep 2, 200830mTwo 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
- S1E8
Week 2, Day 3
Sep 3, 200830mTwo dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of pork, then they must recreate two classic dishes Lobster Bisque and Coffee Dacquoise
- S1E9
Week 2, Day 4
Sep 4, 200830mTwo dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of squid, then they must recreate two classic dishes; Ballotine of Guinea Fowl and Millefeuille.
- S1E10
Week 2, Quarterfinal
Sep 5, 200830mA quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics.
- S1E11
Week 3, Day 1
Sep 8, 200830mTwo dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of rainbow trout, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Pork Robert and Poires Belles Helene
- S1E12
Week 3, Day 2
Sep 9, 200830mTwo dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of beef sirloin, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Bouillabaisse and Tarte Tatin
- S1E13
Week 3, Day 3
Sep 10, 200830mTwo 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
- S1E14
Week 3, Day 4
Sep 11, 200830mTwo 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
- S1E15
Week 3, Quarterfinal
Sep 12, 200830mA quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics.
- S1E16
Finals Week: Semi Final 1
Sep 15, 200830mThe 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.
- S1E17
Finals Week: Semi Final 2
Sep 16, 200830mThe 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.
- S1E18
Finals Week: Semi Final 3
Sep 17, 200830mThe 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.
- S1E19
Final: Day 1
Sep 18, 200830mIt'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.
- S1E20
Final: Day 2
Sep 19, 200830mIt'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.