MasterChef: The Professionals - Season 1
Season 1
Network
DatesAug 25, 2008 - Sep 19, 2008
Episodes
Season 1Episode 160 min
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
Season 1Episode 260 min
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
Season 1Episode 360 min
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
Season 1Episode 460 min
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
Season 1Episode 560 min
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
Season 1Episode 660 min
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.
Sep 1, 2008
Season 1Episode 760 min
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
Sep 2, 2008
Season 1Episode 860 min
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
Sep 3, 2008
Season 1Episode 960 min
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.
Sep 4, 2008
Season 1Episode 1060 min
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.
Sep 5, 2008
Season 1Episode 1160 min
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
Sep 8, 2008
Season 1Episode 1260 min
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
Sep 9, 2008
Season 1Episode 1360 min
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
Sep 10, 2008
Season 1Episode 1460 min
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
Sep 11, 2008
Season 1Episode 1560 min
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.
Sep 12, 2008
Season 1Episode 1660 min
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.
Sep 15, 2008
Season 1Episode 1760 min
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.
Sep 16, 2008
Season 1Episode 1860 min
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.
Sep 17, 2008
Season 1Episode 1960 min
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.
Sep 18, 2008
Season 1Episode 2060 min
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.
Sep 19, 2008
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