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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.

Each chef has to make honeycomb and then mould it into three different dessert decorations, with only 15 minutes to show off their skill.

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.

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.

Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of squid, then they must recreate two classic dishes; Ballotine of Guinea Fowl and Millefeuille.

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

The second set of four chefs face Monica's Skills Test then cook two classics for Michel.

The finalists are sent to cook at the celebrated Osteria Francescana restaurant in Italy.

It's the final, and for Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace, the search for a culinary talent exceptional enough to be crowned champion is almost over. Over the last seven weeks, 40 of Britain's most ambitious chefs have fought for the competition's coveted title and only the three best remain. As they cook for the last time, just three courses remain between them and the title of Professional MasterChef Champion 2014.

The finalists hope to impress thirty of the world's greatest chefs at a unique dinner.

The chefs are given 15 minutes to make a creme patissiere to use as base for a souffle.

Monica challenges the eight chefs to make a dish using a selection of seven ingredients.

The second pair of semi-finalists take charge of courses at The Latymer in Surrey.

The week's best chefs return for the quarter-finals and this is where the battle really begins. Their first challenge is an Invention Test - but this one has a twist. The quarter-finalists must create an exceptional plate of food from the kitchen offcuts and trimmings. Gone are the array of quality ingredients they are used to cooking with. Instead, the judges ask them to make their dishes from kitchen scraps, including bones, trimmings, fish skins, over-ripe fruits, cheese and stale bread.

In the final, the chefs have three hours to create an exceptional three-course meal.

The finalists must create dishes from a selection of kitchen scraps and leftovers.

The pressure is on as the week's six best chefs are cut down to only two.

The five chefs from the first heat face Monica and Gregg in a skills test; the best four then meet Michel Roux who demonstrates how to prepare foie de lotte, monkfish liver three ways and asks them to recreate the dishes.

Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and MasterChef dining expert Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's trusted sous chef Monica Galetti as they hunt for Britain's next culinary superstar who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world. Ten chefs must deal with the pressure of an elimination round. In front of the watching Monica and Gregg, they must earn the right to cook for Michel. In the six-ingredient-invention-test, the ten chefs grapple with their nerves as they have one hour to prove their skill, palate, and creativity, preparing a dish from only six ingredients: duck breast, leeks, blackberries, garlic, thyme and cinnamon. The pressure is on if they are to impress the awesome palate of Michel's sous chef Monica and stand a chance of cooking for her boss. For now, they are all safe but in the next episode five of these ten chefs must return and face their final test, before Monica and Gregg decide who will be the first to cook for culinary giant Michel Roux Jnr.

Four of the chefs face three daunting tests and meet Michel Roux Jr for the first time.

Monica Galetti, Gregg Wallace and Marcus Wareing search for a culinary star as five more chefs cook to impress, hoping to secure a quarter-final place.

The four remaining finalists battle it out to make it to the last three and the chance go on the trip of a lifetime to cook in one of the world's most creative restaurants. Their journey begins in the MasterChef kitchen, where they have two hours to simply cook a stunning plate of food for the judges. Nothing but their greatest dish will be good enough as after tasting the dishes, one chef will be sent home.

It's the semi-finals. Two Michelin-starred Marcus Wareing, formidable chef Monica Galetti and MasterChef's seasoned diner Gregg Wallace step up the pressure in their search for a culinary talent exceptional enough to take the coveted title. After four weeks of fierce competition only the 12 best chefs remain, and the battle is on as they come together for the first time to cook off against each other. Their fate now rests in the hands of the infamous Invention Test. The 12 chefs have an abundant selection of meat and fish, fruit and vegetables and herbs and spices to choose from, but this time all the modern machines have been removed from the MasterChef kitchen.

Ten chefs from kitchens all over Britain begin this year's competition. The chefs must make one dish using a selection of just seven ingredients.

It's the quarter-final, and the four best chefs from this week's heats return to the MasterChef kitchen, where they must prove themselves in two challenges set to test even the most experienced chefs.

It's the last of the semi-finals. The two remaining semi-finalists head to the Michelin-starred Wild Honey in London's Mayfair where they face a frenetic lunchtime service under chef patron Anthony Demetre. Anthony has been a pioneer in the trend for an informal approach to fine dining, first with Arbutus in Soho and more recently with Wild Honey. Now the chefs have just a few hours to adjust to the standards and speed of his kitchen, as they each take charge of a dish for the busy lunchtime service.

The eight remaining chefs are given two hours to prepare a dish to impress Gregg Wallace.

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.

It's finals week. After one goes out in the invention test, the chefs cook for their idols

Five of the ten chefs return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test before the judges decide who will be eliminated.

In the second heat of the week, four new hopefuls must prove to Monica, Marcus and Gregg that they have the talent, flair and commitment to reach the quarter-final.

It's the semi-finals. Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti send the first two talented semi-finalists to Mayfair's Connaught Hotel to experience service in the two-Michelin-starred kitchen of exceptional French chef Helene Darroze. With a successful Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris already, in 2011 Helene brought her acclaimed food across the channel, and is now one of only nine establishments in the capital to hold two stars. The semi-finalists must quickly adjust to cooking at the highest level in Helene's concentrated and largely silent kitchen, as they each take responsibility for one of the unique, precise dishes on her lunch menu.

The last pair of semi-finalists are sent into service at Sat Bains in Nottingham.

It's the semi-finals. First up, the chefs head to London's Knightsbridge to cook for the formidable French chef Pierre Koffmann. With a fearsome reputation and over 50 years of experience, he has trained a generation of great chefs, including Gordon Ramsay, Michel Roux Jr and Tom Kitchen. The semi-finalists face the daunting task of a lunchtime service under this culinary superstar. Each is responsible for a Koffmann classic from the lunch menu, and they must immediately get to grips with his back-to-basics, instinctive approach to cooking. And if that wasn't intimidating enough, after service they must each cook Pierre one of his own famous signature dishes.

The week's six best chefs must first impress Michel and Monica, then a panel of critics.

Two Michelin-starred chef Marcus Wareing, the formidable Monica Galetti and MasterChef's seasoned diner Gregg Wallace seek out up-and-coming culinary stars. The week's best chefs return for the quarter-finals and this is where the battle really begins. Their first challenge is an Invention Test - but this one has a twist. The quarter-finalists must create an exceptional plate of food from the kitchen offcuts and trimmings. Gone are the selections of quality ingredients they are used to cooking with. Instead, the judges ask them to make their dishes from kitchen scraps, including bones and offcuts, fish skins, overripe fruits, cheese and stale bread. It's a daunting challenge and the price is high - after judging their dishes, Marcus and Monica will decide who is worthy of continuing in the competition.

It's quarter-final day. Two Michelin-starred chef Marcus Wareing, the formidable Monica Galetti and MasterChef's seasoned diner Gregg Wallace push the professional chefs to the limits as they hunt for Britain's next culinary superstar. The chefs' first challenge is the Invention Test - this one will push them to their limits. Whilst the chefs are used to cooking with the finest ingredients, they are instead faced with the kitchen scraps and trimmings, from which our judges expect them to create one course that truly impresses.

In the final heat show, the last five ambitious chefs plucked from kitchens across the country begin their bid to be crowned Professional MasterChef 2014 with three daunting tests. Their first challenge is the Signature Dish Test. The five chefs have one hour to cook one plate of food that showcases just what they can do. They must impress the judges from the off, because after this round one chef must leave the competition. The pressure mounts for the remaining four chefs with Monica's feared skills test. The chefs have just 15 minutes to prepare three canapes - one blini, one crostini and one vol-au-vent. Monica demonstrates how she would approach the test to the viewers, and then it's the turn of the professional chefs.

Monica Galetti, Gregg Wallace and new judge Marcus Wareing put five new chefs through their paces, challenges include preparing a pork belly for roasting in just 20 minutes.

Four more chefs face Skills Tests. Two must prepare and cook spiced monkfish, while the others demonstrate their pastry skills with a twist on a banana sundae.

In this opening heat, the chefs must cook a steak diane and a raspberry tart.

The remaining chefs cook for the last time, and one will be crowned the 2016 champion.

It’s finals week, and just three incredible chefs remain. Embarking on the trip of a lifetime to Denmark, they will enter a world of gastronomy that goes beyond anything they have encountered before

The Heats continue as four more brave chefs start their MasterChef journey with their sights set on the title.

Over the last six weeks, some of the UK's most talented and ambitious chefs have battled it out to win the coveted title. Now, only the best three chefs remain. Each one of them has something unique and special, and they have one last challenge in which to show it They have three hours and 15 minutes to cook a starter, a main and a dessert that embody everything they are as a chef. They must put everything out there for the judges, demonstrating how much they have learnt and why they stand out above the rest. Mistakes are not an option - under intense pressure, they must remain cool, calm and collected to deliver three flawless plates of food. Only one of them can be crowned MasterChef: The Professionals champion 2020.

The final three chefs face one last challenge: to cook the best three courses of their lives for the MasterChef judges.

The first three remaining semi-finalists battle it out for a place in finals week. They are sent to work alongside an inspirational self-taught chef for two days. Based near Darlington, County Durham, The Raby Hunt is one of the UK's most unique culinary destinations - led by rising star James Close, who gave up his career as a professional golfer just eight years ago, when his family bought the country pub.

The finalists travel to the medieval city of Alba in the Piedmont region of northern Italy

It's the semi-finals. First up, Marcus and Monica send the semi-finalists to Hibiscus in London's Mayfair, the two Michelin-starred restaurant of the formidable chef Claude Bosi. Opened in 2007, Claude has earned his reputation with a food style that experiments with the classics and the chefs don't have long to master his dishes before they are thrown into a relentless three-hour lunch service. With the restaurant full, they must work fast while Claude watches their every move.

It's the last week of the heats and five ambitious chefs from kitchens across the country begin their bid for the title when they face their first challenge - the Signature Dish Test. With just one hour to cook a stunning plate of food that truly showcases their talent, the professional chefs must pull out all the stops to impress the judges. After this test, the judges must send one chef home. In the feared Skills Test, Monica asks the remaining chefs to prepare and deliver a cuttlefish dish in just 15 minutes.

The week's six best chefs face a tough battle for just two semi-final places.

The chefs return to face Monica's Skills test and cook two classic dishes for Michel.

The eight chefs must concoct a dish using a selection of just seven ingredients.

The six best chefs return for the quarter-finals. Only two will progress to next level.

Michel Roux Jr, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace begin their search for a 2013 winner.

It's the final of professional MasterChef and there is just one challenge left.

The three finalists compete at the one restaurant which has been more influential to its generation than any other in the world - Heston Blumenthal's.

Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef Judge Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for an ambitious talented chef who wants to make it to the top of the culinary world. After five weeks of competing the most talented contestants have made it through to the finals week and are one step closer to winning the Professional MasterChef title. But there is one more task standing between them and the amazing culinary adventures ahead. The chefs have to invent two courses from a range of ingredients. But to really push their creativity and inventiveness, they are given no fish, no meat and no poultry. Who is versatile enough to cook a daring, flavoursome and delicious meal for the judges without some of the most common ingredients at their disposal? And who will fall by the wayside at this crucial stage?

The second pair of semi-finalists go head to head in service at Midsummer House with double Michelin starred Daniel Clifford who has run the restaurant for 15 years. They must meet the exacting standards of two Michelin star cuisine, making a highly complex dish executed with precision, finesse, delicacy - and it has to be on time. The bar is then raised higher as they compete again, recreating one of Daniel Clifford's signature dishes: rosemary smoked rump of lamb, courgette and basil puree, piquillo pepper puree and a courgette and yogurt dressing. Finally, the chefs return to the studio where they must deliver a main and dessert inspired by their Michelin experience. They simply have to wow the judges. After Michel and Gregg have judged their two courses, they decide who will leave the competition.

Hoping to progress to the last six, the chefs make a show-stopping dish for the judges.

The remaining five chefs from the last heat are challenged to prepare a beef kidney.

Ten chefs are challenged to create a dish from a selection of seven ingredients.

In this heat, ten chefs plucked from kitchens across Britain arrive at the Masterchef kitchen to face the first of two tests. They must prove to Monica and Gregg that they have skills and palate required to cook for Michel. In today's seven ingredient invention test, the ten chefs must put nerves aside and create a dish from a selection that includes puy lentils, goats cheese and peaches, in just one hour. The pressure is on if they are to impress the palate of Monica and stand a chance of cooking for Michel. For now, they are all safe but tomorrow night five of these ten chefs must return and face their final test before Monica and Gregg decide who will cook for Michel Roux Jr.

It's the Grand Final of MasterChef: The Professionals. After six weeks of fierce culinary jousting, one of the three exceptional finalists will be crowned Professional MasterChef Champion 2011. Double Michelin starred Michel Roux Jr and MasterChef Judge Gregg Wallace ask the finalists to cook one last time. They need to aim for the stars with their ultimate three-course menu. This is the summit of their journey where they have to bring together all their inspiration, hard work, flair, skill, in order to delight the judges with some jaw dropping dishes. These professional chefs all share the same goal, to become champion, and an intense finale awaits with some of the most ambitious dishes ever on MasterChef.

It's Final Week on MasterChef: The Professionals and only three exceptional chefs remain to battle it out for the title. It's time for Michel Roux Jr and Gregg Wallace to turn the heat up to boiling point. The three finalists hit the culinary fast lane cooking at San Pellegrino's second best restaurant in the world: El Celler de Can Roca, in Catalonia. Double Michelin starred Michel Roux Jr and MasterChef Judge Gregg Wallace challenge the three finalists to make the leap into the gastronomic top league and prove they can cook with the best in the world. The chefs travel to Catalonia in northern Spain to the three Michelin starred El Celler de Can Roca where they are in for the biggest culinary treat of their lives.

Double-Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jnr and MasterChef dining expert Gregg Wallace ask the last pair of semi-finalists to step up to service at Pied a Terre. Working under head chef Marcus Eaves, they must now compete in the heat of service and reach the exacting standards of Michelin star cuisine. They will each be responsible for a highly complex dish that must be executed with precision, finesse, and on time. No mistakes will be tolerated. Then, after a relentless service the chefs must compete again recreating one of Marcus's signature dishes: poached lobster with crushed peas, confit white peach and a mint and tarragon emulsion. To bring together such a delicate balance of flavour, it's a battle for the chefs to reach the extraordinary level required. Then, the two semi-finalists return to the studio for one last challenge before one of them will be sent home. In this daunting final test, they must produce a main and dessert inspired by their Michelin experience in just two hours - they simply have to electrify the judges with their cooking. Any mistake could cost them the competition so with the pressure firmly on, it is a tense and thrilling battle. Once Michel and Gregg have judged their two courses, they must decide which chef will leave the competition. At the end, only the very best chef will win a place in the finals and have the chance to become this year's champion.

Double-Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jnr and MasterChef dining expert Gregg Wallace throw their semi -finalists in to the white heat of service at Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles. Working under chef patron, Andrew Fairlie, the formidable first winner of the prestigious Roux scholarship, they must now compete in service and reach the exacting standards of two Michelin star cuisine. Each semi- finalist will make a highly complex dish that must be executed with precision, finesse, delicacy, and it has to be on time. No mistakes will be tolerated. Then, the bar is raised higher as they compete again - they must both recreate one of Andrew Fairlie's signature dishes: cured mackerel, crab claw meat on cumin and seaweed paste, with a crab and sea cucumber jelly ballotine. With such an intricate balancing act of flavour and texture, the chefs battle to reach the awesome heights required. Then, the two semi-finalists return to the studio for one last challenge before one of them will be sent home. In this daunting final test, they must deliver a main and dessert inspired by their Michelin experience in just two hours - they simply have to wow the judges. Knowing that any mistake could cost them the competition, the chefs have to combat nerves, pressure, and cook their hearts out to stay in the running. After Michel and Gregg have judged their two courses, they will have to decide who will leave the competition. At the end, only the very best chef will progress to the Finals and have the chance to become this year's MasterChef Champion.

Double-Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jnr and MasterChef dining expert Gregg Wallace ask two of their skilful semi -finalists to step up to service at London's two star L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon, famous for its French cuisine with Spanish and Japanese influences. Working under head chef Olivier Limousin, they must now compete in the heat of service and reach the exacting standards of two Michelin star cuisine. They will each be responsible for a highly complex dish that must be executed with precision, finesse, and on time. No mistakes will be tolerated. Then, the bar is raised higher as Olivier asks them to recreate one of his favourite signature dishes: caramelised lamb sweetbreads with maple syrup walnuts, fresh almonds, pine nuts, served on blanched cabbage leaves, sauteed root vegetables and a lamb jus. With so many elements to balance, it's a battle for the chefs to reach the dizzy heights required. Then, the two semi-finalists return to the studio for one last challenge before one of them will be sent home. In this daunting final test, they must produce a main and dessert inspired by their Michelin experience in just two hours - they simply have to blow the judges' minds. Any mistake could cost them the competition so with the pressure firmly on, it is a tense and thrilling battle. Once Michel and Gregg have judged their two courses, they must decide which chef will leave the competition. At the end, only the very best chef will win a place in the finals and have the chance to become this year's champion.

For the week's six best chefs, this is where the battle really begins. First they must prove to Michel and Gregg they have what it takes with a dish of their own invention. Choosing from a beautiful array of fresh produce including clams, whiting, john dory, poussin, fennel, girolles and thyme, they must dazzle the judges with just one course. Only the best four chefs go on to showcase their skill to three of the UK's toughest restaurant critics. The critics are expecting two exceptional courses, and the chefs have only an hour and a quarter to produce an outstanding menu that will determine their MasterChef future. Only the two most skilful chefs go through to the semi-finals, standing a chance of becoming this year's Professional MasterChef.

In this show, the remaining five chefs from Monday's heat return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test. Monica asks them to make a swiss meringue to pipe on to a lemon tart, before glazing and serving it with a sauce. With only 15 minutes to deliver, it is seriously tough for the chefs, many of whom have little experience of the pastry section. They have to hold their nerve if they are to serve up a sumptuously piped dessert. At the end Monica and Gregg must decide who will be leaving the competition. Only the best four chefs go forward to cook for legendary Michel Roux Jr. The pressure now mounts as the four remaining chefs face two challenges for Michelin-starred legend Michel Roux Jr. For their first test, Michel cooks a classic recipe of pigeon roti aux petits pois a la francaise, i.e. roasted pigeon with stewed peas a la francaise, before asking the chefs to recreate it in 60 minutes. Nerves are palpable as the chefs battle to produce an elegant and perfectly executed plate. Finally, the contestants are given just one hour to prepare their own classic dish. With only three places up for grabs, there is a lot at stake to pull out all the stops. Only the best three remaining chefs go through to the quarter-final, moving a step closer to winning the title of Professional MasterChef.

In another quarter-final, the six best chefs from the first heats must prove to Michel and Gregg they have what it takes by making a dish of their own invention. Choosing from a fantastic array of fresh produce including poussin, sea bream, girolles, asparagus, strawberries and white chocolate, they must blow the judges away with one course. Only the best four chefs will go on to showcase their skill to three of the UK's toughest restaurant critics. The critics will be expecting two exceptional courses and the chefs have only an hour and a quarter to produce a jaw dropping menu that will determine their MasterChef future. Only the two most talented chefs will go through to the semi- finals and stand a chance of becoming this year's Professional MasterChef.

Five of the ten chefs return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test before the judges must decide who will be eliminated. Only the best four chefs will cook for legendary Michel Roux Jr. For the skills test, Monica asks them to pluck and prepare a wood pigeon for roasting. With only 15 minutes in hand, the chefs have to pluck like never before if they are to deliver a perfect pigeon with skin intact. At the end, Monica and Gregg must decide who will be leaving the competition. The pressure now mounts as the four remaining chefs must raise their game for Michelin-starred legend Michel Roux Jr. Michel cooks 'calamars farcis aux riz sauvage' or squid stuffed with wild rice - before asking the chefs to recreate the dish in just 60 minutes. To achieve delicate flavours, stunning presentation and attention to detail, the chefs will have to dig deep to impress. Then, they are asked to prepare their own classic dish for Michel and Gregg in just one hour. With so much at stake, nerves are running high. After judging each plate on presentation and flavour, Michel and Gregg will send one more chef home. The best three remaining chefs will go through to the quarter-final and move a step closer to winning the title of Professional MasterChef.

In another quarter-final, the six best chefs from the first heats must prove to Michel and Gregg they have what it takes by making a dish of their own invention. Choosing from a fantastic array of ingredients, including John Dory, quail and oysters, they must blow the judges away with one course. Only the best four chefs will go on to showcase their skill to three of the UK's toughest restaurant critics. The critics will be expecting two exceptional courses and the chefs have only an hour and a quarter to produce a jaw dropping menu that will determine their MasterChef future. Only the two most talented chefs will go through to the semi- finals and stand a chance of becoming this year's Professional MasterChef.

Five of the ten chefs return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test before the judges must decide who will be eliminated. Only the best four chefs will cook for legendary Michel Roux Jr. For the skills test, Monica gives them 12 minutes to extract the marrow from a bone and then prepare a dish with it. It's a daunting challenge, and for those chefs who've never encountered bone marrow before, it's frankly terrifying. At the end, Monica and Gregg must decide who will be leaving the competition. The pressure now mounts as the four remaining chefs must raise their game for Michelin-starred legend Michel Roux Jr. Michel cooks two classic oyster recipes - oysters Rockefeller and oysters Kilpatrick - before asking the chefs to recreate the dishes in just 60 minutes. To achieve delicate flavours, stunning presentation and attention to detail, the chefs will have to dig deep to impress. Then, they are asked to prepare their own classic dish for Michel and Gregg in just one hour. With so much at stake, nerves are running high. After judging each plate on presentation and flavour, Michel and Gregg will send one more chef home. The best three remaining chefs will go through to the quarter-final and move a step closer to winning the title of Professional MasterChef.

It is the first of the quarter finals and the six best chefs from the first heats must prove to Michel and Gregg they have what it takes by making a dish of their own invention. Choosing from a fantastic array of ingredients, including quail and loin of venison, they must blow the judges away with one course. Only the best four chefs will go on to showcase their skill to three of the UK's toughest restaurant critics. The critics will be expecting two exceptional courses and the chefs have only an hour and a quarter to produce a jaw dropping menu that will determine their MasterChef future. Only the two most talented chefs will go through to the semi- finals and stand a chance of becoming this year's Professional MasterChef.

Five of the ten chefs return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test before the judges must decide who will be eliminated. Only the best four chefs will cook for legendary Michel Roux Jnr. For the skills test, Monica asks them to make a dressed crab salad from the white and brown meat of a whole crab. With only 15 minutes to crack open the shell and extricate the edible meat, the chefs have to keep their focus and perform to the best of their ability. At the end, Monica and Gregg must decide who will be leaving the competition. The pressure mounts as the four remaining chefs must raise their game for Michelin starred legend Michel Roux Jnr. Michel cooks a classic recipe of 'Selle de lapin farci aux pruneaux', saddle of rabbit stuffed with prunes, before asking the chefs to recreate it in 60 minutes. Nerves are palpable as the chefs battle to produce a perfect plate. Then, they are given just one hour to prepare their own classic dish. With only three places up for grabs, there is a lot at stake to pull out all the stops. Only the best three remaining chefs will go through to the quarter final and move a step closer to winning the title of Professional MasterChef.

Five of the ten chefs return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test before the judges must decide who will be eliminated. Only the best four chefs will cook for legendary Michel Roux Jnr. For the skills test, Monica asks them to demonstrate their ability to spin sugar and decorate a trio of pannacotta in three different ways. With only 10 minutes in hand to complete it, the heat is on. At the end, Monica and Gregg must decide who will be leaving the competition. The pressure now mounts as the four remaining chefs must raise their game for Michelin starred legend Michel Roux Jnr. Michel cooks a classic recipe of mackerel three ways, 'Trio de maquereaux', which is made up of an escabeche, a tartare and a sashimi, before asking the chefs to recreate the dish in just 60 minutes. To achieve such intricate presentation, fine flavours, and attention to detail the chefs will have to dig deep to impress. Then, they are asked to prepare their own classic dish for Michel and Gregg in just one hour. With so much at stake, nerves are running high. After judging each plate on presentation and flavour Michel and Gregg will send one more chef home. The best three remaining chefs will go through to the quarter final and move a step closer to winning the title of Professional MasterChef.

It's the final of Masterchef: The Professionals 2010. Three exceptional young professional chefs have proven they have what it takes to make it to the top of the culinary world, but only one can carry off the title. In this ninety-minute finale the last three remaining chefs must now draw on everything that they have gained over the past few weeks when they face the toughest challenge of their careers - preparing an intricate Michelin standard three course menu designed by Michel. This will be served to 30 of the world's leading Michelin chefs with 40 Michelin stars between them, inspectors and restaurateurs, at Pearl in London.

Double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for a young chef who wants to make it to the top of the culinary world. Over the course of this week the three finalists are pushed to the limit when they are set an incredible series of challenges.

Double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for a young chef who wants to make it to the top of the culinary world. The semi-final week continues as the contestants are split into pairs and battle it out head-to-head for a place in the final. Inspired by their time at the two Michelin-starred The Dining Room at Watley Manor, the chefs must put everything they've learned into preparing two courses in their sudden death cook-off. Only one chef can become a finalist - the other will be going home.

Legendary double Michelin starred chef Michel Roux Jnr and Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's sous chef Monica Galetti, as they hunt for a young chef who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world.

Legendary double Michelin starred chef Michel Roux Jnr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's sous Chef Monica Galetti, as they hunt for a young chef who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world.

Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's sous chef Monica Galetti as they hunt for a young chef who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world.

Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for a young chef who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world. It is the quarter-final and the six winning chefs from this week's heats must first show Michel and Gregg they have the necessary skills and palate by cooking a dish of their own invention. At the end of it two will be going home. The four remaining chefs must then cook their own two-course menu for some of the UK's harshest food critics. Only two will make it through to the semi-finals.

Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for a young chef who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world. It is the quarter-final, and six successful chefs must first show Michel and Gregg they have the necessary skills and palate by cooking a dish of their own invention. At the end of this first round, two of the contestants will be going home. The four remaining chefs must then cook their own two-course menu for some of the UK's harshest food critics. Only two will make it through to the semi-finals, and a step closer to winning the title of Professional Masterchef.

Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's trusted sous chef Monica Galetti as they hunt for a young chef who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world.

Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's trusted sous chef Monica Galetti as they hunt for a young chef who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world.

It is finals time and the remaining three chefs are vying for the title of Masterchef Champion. They prepare historic dishes for a dinner hosted by the president of the Royal College of Physicians, the oldest medical college in England. Then the three chefs return to the Masterchef kitchen to cook dishes dedicated to their own personal heroes.

It is finals time and the remaining three chefs are vying for the title of Masterchef Champion. For their first challenge, they have to prepare high tea at one Michelin-starred Sketch in London's Mayfair. Their efforts are judged by three well-known pastry chefs including the renowned patissier Michel Roux Sr. Then it is back to the Masterchef kitchen where they must cook the ultimate dessert trio.

It is now the culmination of the semi-finals. The winning five chefs who made it through their head-to-head round have to cook three courses of their own design for four leading Michelin restaurateurs. Only three of them can go through to the finals.

The three chefs who earned the right to cook for the legendary Michel face one final test: to recreate two classic dishes of salade Lyonnaise and Paris-Brest. Only one of them will make it through to the quarter-final. Then, four new chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of making a fine mirepoix of vegetables and a palate test of making creme anglaise. The remaining three chefs then face two more gruelling tests for an expectant Michel and Gregg. First, they must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of scallops, then they must recreate two classic dishes of kidneys a la diable and tartelette aux fruits.

The three chefs who earnt the right to cook for Michel face one final test: to recreate two classic dishes of poulet aux morilles and a far Breton. Only one of them will make it through to the quarter-final. Then, four new chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of filleting a mackerel and a palate test of cooking one of the fillets. The remaining three chefs then face two more gruelling tests for an expectant Michel and Gregg. First they must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of wood pigeon, then they must recreate two classic dishes of roast leg of lamb and creamed rice pudding.

It is the quarter-finals, and the four winning chefs have to cook three courses of their own design for three restaurant critics. Only two can go through to the finals.

Four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of the watching Monica Galetti and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of filleting a flat fish and a palate test of pan-frying one of the fillets. The remaining three chefs then face two more gruelling tests for Michel and Gregg. First, they must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of lamb's kidneys, then they must recreate two classic dishes of brandade de Nimes and madeleines served with a sabayon cream.

Four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of Monica Galetti and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for the legendary Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of spinning sugar and a palate test of making bruschetta. The remaining three chefs then face the first of the two gruelling tests that Michel and Gregg will judge them on. They must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredients of mussels and razor clams.

In this heat, four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of the watching Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for the legendary Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of prepping whole squid and a palate test of cooking it. Our remaining three chefs then face two more gruelling tests for an expectant Michel and Gregg; first they must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of a whole rabbit, then they must recreate two classic dishes of salmon en croute and a creme caramel.

Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for a young chef who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world.

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.

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

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

Four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of opening scallops and a palate test of making a potato rosti. The remaining three professionals then face two more gruelling tests for an expectant Michel and Gregg. First they must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of smoked eel, then they must recreate two classic dishes of beef bourguignon and a lemon tart.

Four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of boning out a pig's trotter and a palate test of making sweet pancakes. The remaining three professionals then face two more gruelling tests for an expectant Michel and Gregg. First they must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of venison, then they must recreate two classic dishes of mouclade and apple charlotte.

Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of chicken, then they must recreate two classic dishes, Omelette aux Fine Herbs and Profiteroles.

It is the quarter-finals, and the four winning chefs have to cook three courses of their own design for three restaurant critics. Only two can go through to the finals.

Four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for the legendary Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of filleting a bream and a palate test of cooking one of the fillets. The remaining three professionals then face two more gruelling tests for Michel and Gregg. First, they must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of best end of lamb, then they must recreate two classic dishes of consomme and a vanilla studded baked pineapple.

It is the semi-finals for the professional chefs remaining in the competition, and each pair of winners from the quarter-finals go head to head for a place in the last four. The two winners from the third quarter-final battle it out head to head. First they have to cook at the one Michelin-starred Maze in London's Mayfair, under chef Jason Atherton. Then they have to create two perfect dishes in the MasterChef Kitchen - only one can go through.

In this show, five of the ten chefs from the previous day's heat return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test: Monica asks them to tunnel bone a leg of lamb and tie it ready for roasting. With only ten minutes in hand, the chefs have to work fast using their finest knife skills if they are to deliver. At the end Monica and Gregg must decide who will be leaving the competition. Only the best four chefs go forward to cook for legendary Michel Roux Jr. The pressure now mounts as the four remaining chefs face two challenges for Michelin-starred legend Michel Roux Jr. For their first classic test, Michel cooks nouilles aux fruits de mer, i.e. pasta with a light creamy seafood sauce, before asking the chefs to recreate the dish in just 60 minutes. To achieve such delicate flavours, faultless presentation and total attention to detail, the chefs have to concentrate and deliver like never before. Finally, the chefs are asked to prepare their own classic dish for Michel and Gregg in just one hour. With so much at stake, nerves are running high. After judging each plate on presentation and flavour, Michel and Gregg send one more chef home. The best three remaining chefs go through to the quarter-final, moving a step closer to winning the title of Professional MasterChef.

The remaining five chefs are challenged to make a crepe soufflé.

Today's skills tests involve butchering a saddle of rabbit and removing the meat from a crab. The four contenders then try to impress the judges with their signature dishes.

Four quarter-finalists design a savoury pastry dish and then cook for three of the UK's top restaurant critics. Only two can proceed to the semi-finals.

In this heat, four more professional chefs arrive from across the nation to compete in the renowned MasterChef kitchen. First, they face the dreaded skills test. Two chefs will try their hand at Marcus Wareing’s challenge of preparing scallops with a romesco sauce and a marinated tomato salad. The other two will take on Monica’s test to prepare lambs’ kidneys served on toast with a madeira mustard sauce. Then the chefs have a chance to rectify any mistakes and impress the judges with two stand-out signature dishes. This is their chance to come back fighting and show the judges what they are made of. Once time is up, the judges will decide which two are to be sent home and which two make it through to this week’s quarter-final.

Two dishes in 50 minutes using haddock as the central ingredient before re-creating a Wild Mushroom Risotto and Macaroons.

It’s Finals Week, and the six remaining chefs cook off against each other for the chance to cook for their culinary heroes at the Chef's Table event at London's Lanesborough Hotel

Four more chefs face Skills Tests set by Anna and Marcus. Two must prepare sweet potato gnocchi with hazelnut pesto, while the other two serve up poached apricots with Chantilly cream.

The first quarter-final challenge is to create a dish from a selection of ten ingredients.

The chefs prepare langoustines and cook high-end burgers in the final heat.

Four chefs face two challenges in this week's first heat. Marcus and Anna set skills tests involving ravioli and rainbow trout before the chefs prepare their signature menus.

In the final heat of the competition, four professional chefs from around the country arrive at the MasterChef kitchen ready to put their reputations on the line. Once more, two tough challenges will determine which two progress to the quarter-final and which two will go home. Monica Galetti sets tonight’s first skills test, asking two chefs to fillet and cook a John Dory to be served with a vibrant green parsley sauce and a garlic cream. The other two chefs take on a test set by Marcus, to prepare poached figs with honeycomb and flavoured cream. Then the four chefs have a chance to show the judges what they are all about, as they serve up their two-course signature dishes. They have one hour and 25 minutes to prepare a main and a dessert that highlight their personal style, and they will need to make an impression if they are to make it through to the quarter-final.

In this heat, the first three chefs have 20 minutes to cook a monkfish with a spicy tomato and roasted onion sauce.

A quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics.

Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of beef sirloin, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Bouillabaisse and Tarte Tatin

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.

In this heat, four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of the watching Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for the legendary Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of spatchcocking a poussin and a palate test of making lemon curd. The remaining three chefs then face the first of the two gruelling tests that Michel and Gregg will judge them on. They must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredients of fillet of bream. The second test, recreating two classic dishes, will be concluded in the next show. Only one of them can make it through to the quarter-final, moving a step closer to winning the title of Professional MasterChef.

The three chefs who earned the right to cook for the legendary Michel face one final test: to recreate two classic dishes of steak with Bearnaise sauce and cannoli, an Italian pastry. Only one of them will make it through to the quarter-final, moving one step closer to winning the title of Professional MasterChef. Then, four new chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of the watching Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for the double Michelin-starred Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of turning artichokes and a palate test of cooking a rump steak. Our remaining three chefs then face two more gruelling tests for an expectant Michel and Gregg: first they must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of sea bass, then they must recreate two classic dishes of ravioli and pears poached in red wine with Chantilly cream.

In this heat, four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of the watching Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for the legendary Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of boning out an oxtail and a palate test of dressing a salad. Our remaining three chefs then face two more grueling tests for an expectant Michel and Gregg: first they must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of guinea fowl; then they must recreate two classic dishes of sole duglere and apple beignets with caramel sauce.

It's the quarter-finals; the four winning chefs from the first four heats have to cook three courses of their own design for three restaurant critics. Only two can go through to the finals.

The three chefs who earned the right to cook for Michel face one final test: to recreate two classic dishes of coq au vin and plum clafoutis. Only one of them will make it through to the quarter-final. Then, four new chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of Monica Galetti and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of jointing a chicken and a palate test of making goujons. The three remaining professionals then face two more gruelling tests for Michel and Gregg. First, they must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of lamb rump, then they must recreate two classic dishes of soupe a l'oignon and roule marquis.

Four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of the watching Monica Galetti and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of shucking three oysters and a palate test of making an omelette of their choice. The remaining three professionals then face two more gruelling tests for an expectant Michel and Gregg. First, they must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of quail, then they must recreate two classic dishes of paella and Portugese custard tarts.

Four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of the watching Monica Galetti and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of turning vegetables and a palate test of making a hollandaise sauce. The remaining three professionals then face the first of the two gruelling tests on which Michel and Gregg will judge them. They must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredients of tuna steak. The second test, recreating two classic dishes, will be concluded in the next episode.

Four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for the legendary Michel by demonstrating their culinary expertise with a skills test of jointing a rabbit and a palate test of making scrambled eggs. The remaining three professionals then face two more gruelling tests for Michel and Gregg. First, they must make two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of calves' liver, then they must recreate two classic dishes of matelotte d'anguille and a creme brulee.

It is the quarter-finals, and the four winning chefs have to cook three courses of their own design for three restaurant critics. Only two can go through to the finals.

It is the semi-finals. With only eight professional chefs remaining in the competition, each pair of winners from the quarter-finals will compete for a place in the last four. The two winners from the second quarter-final battle it out head to head. First they have to cook at the one Michelin-starred Roussillon in London's Pimlico, under chef Alexis Gaultier. Then they have to create two perfect dishes in the MasterChef kitchen - only one can go through.

It is the semi-finals for the professional chefs remaining in the competition, and each pair of winners from the quarter-finals go head to head for a place in the last four. The two winners from the fourth quarter-final battle it out head to head. First they have to cook at the two Michelin-starred The Square in London's Mayfair, under chef Philip Howard. Then they have to create two perfect dishes in the MasterChef Kitchen - only one can go through.

It is the final. The three remaining chefs face the toughest challenge of their careers - preparing a three-course menu designed by Michel for 30 of the world's leading Michelin chefs and inspectors at Brown's Hotel in London's Mayfair. Then they have one final cook-off at the Masterchef kitchen to decide who will be the 2009 champion. They must cook the best three courses of their lives for the judges. Only one of them can win the title of Professional Masterchef.

Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for a young chef who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world.

Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's sous chef Monica Galetti, as they hunt for a young chef who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world.

Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's sous chef Monica Galetti as they hunt for a young chef who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world.

Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jnr and Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's sous chef Monica Galetti as they hunt for a young chef who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world.

Double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for a young chef who wants to make it to the top of the culinary world. It is the first semi-final on MasterChef: The Professionals, and the eight winning chefs from the quarter-finals must cook one perfect dish to stay in the competition. Each chef must select a dish they believe best represents their cooking. Michel Roux Jr and his sous chef Monica Galetti will then taste and judge. The best six chefs will stay in the competition and two will be going home. .

Double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for a young chef who wants to make it to the top of the culinary world. The semi-final week continues; over the next two nights the remaining six chefs will be split into pairs and battle it out head-to-head for a place in the final. Each pair will be sent to one of Britain's most famous Michelin-starred restaurants, and first up in this programme is the 1 Michelin-starred The Kitchin.

Five of the ten chefs return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test before the judges must decide who will be eliminated. Only the best four chefs will cook for legendary Michel Roux Jnr. For the skills test, Monica gives them just 15 minutes to prepare a whole monkfish, and then serve up one of the fillets with a sauce. As the chefs try to show off their knife skills, then wow the judges with a perfectly cooked fillet and a speedy yet sumptuous sauce, the pressure is well and truly on. At the end, Monica and Gregg must decide who will be leaving the competition. The pressure mounts as the four remaining chefs must raise their game for Michelin starred legend Michel Roux Jnr. Michel cooks a classic recipe of 'Tarte aux pralines roses avec poires au caramel' (pink praline tart with caramelised pears), before asking the chefs to recreate it in 60 minutes. Nerves are palpable as the chefs battle to produce a perfect plate. Then, they are given just one hour to prepare their own classic dish. With only three places up for grabs, there is a lot at stake to pull out all the stops. Only the best three remaining chefs will go through to the quarter final and move a step closer to winning the title of Professional MasterChef.

Ten chefs must deal with the pressure of an elimination round. In front of the watching Monica and Gregg, they must earn the right to cook for Michel. In the six-ingredient-invention-test, the ten chefs grapple with their nerves. From only six ingredients: bacon, chicken liver, two apples, almonds, blue cheese and a bunch of parsley, they have just 60 minutes to prove their skill, palate, and creativity. The pressure is on if they are to impress the awesome palate of Michel's sous chef Monica and stand a chance of cooking for her boss. For now, they are all safe but in the next episode five of these ten chefs must return and face their final test, before Monica and Gregg decide who will be the first to cook for culinary giant Michel Roux Jnr.

Five of the ten chefs return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test before the judges must decide who will be eliminated. Only the best four chefs will cook for legendary Michel Roux Jnr. For the skills test, Monica asks them to prepare and bone out a whole seabass for stuffing, and make a seabass tartare. With only 15 minutes to deliver it is seriously tough for the chefs who must show off their knife skills, then wow the judges with a perfectly tasting tartare. At the end, Monica and Gregg must decide who will be leaving the competition. The pressure mounts as the four remaining chefs must raise their game for Michelin starred legend Michel Roux Jnr. Michel cooks a classic recipe of 'tarte chocolat-framboises', chocolate tart with raspberries, before asking the chefs to recreate it in 60 minutes. Nerves are palpable as the chefs battle to produce a beautifully plated dessert. Then, they are given just one hour to prepare their own classic dish. With only three places up for grabs, there is a lot at stake to pull out all the stops. Only the best three remaining chefs will go through to the quarter final and move a step closer to winning the title of Professional MasterChef.

It is the last of the heat weeks. The final set of ten chefs plucked from kitchens across Britain arrive at the MasterChef kitchen to face their first test. They have just one challenge that will demonstrate to Monica and Gregg whether they have the necessary skills and palate to cook for Monica's legendary boss Michel Roux Jr. In the Invention Test, the ten chefs have to grapple with their nerves as they have only 50 minutes to create a dish from just six ingredients: strawberries, a bar of white chocolate, an aubergine, tofu, a bunch of basil and a bag of St George's mushrooms. They must prove their skill, palate and creativity. The pressure is on if they are to impress Monica and stand a chance of cooking for Michel. For now, they are all safe, but over the next two nights each of these ten chefs must return to face on more test before Monica and Gregg decide who will win the honour of cooking for culinary giant Michel Roux Jr.

After four weeks of competing, only 8 exceptionally talented young chefs remain. The competition now fires up with one extraordinary challenge: making a show stopping dish for judges Michel and Gregg, joined by Michel's formidable sous chef, Monica Galetti. To win over this trio of palates, they will have to cook out of their skin. With only one hour and 45 minutes to deliver, they have to make a simply sublime dish bursting with skill, flair, flavour, and of course it has to be immaculately presented. The stakes are high for the chefs who must fight for one of only six places - to stay in the competition they will have to fire on every cylinder. At the end of it, Michel and Gregg will decide which two chefs are leaving the competition. Only the six best chefs will go on to battle for the title of Professional Masterchef.

It's Final Week on MasterChef: The Professionals and only four exceptional chefs remain to battle it out for the title. Michel Roux Jr and Gregg Wallace will really push the finalists to the absolute extremes of their cooking ability. The week starts with double Michelin starred Michel asking the finalists to show off some creativity, skill and ambition. They are given a range of great cuts of meat as inspiration - beef cuts including fillet, sirloin, bavette, rump, rib eye and fore rib, as well as a whole chicken and giblets. They have just one hour and forty-five minutes to prepare a stand out starter and main. At this point in the competition, there is nowhere to hide. The chefs have to be brave, push boundaries and excel if they are to come close to claiming the title. Only the most outstanding will walk away as Professional MasterChef Champion 2011.

It's Final Week on MasterChef: The Professionals and only three exceptional chefs remain to battle it out for the title and Michel Roux Jr and Gregg Wallace have turned the heat up to boiling point. It's time for the penultimate challenge - The Chef's Table. Michelin starred Michel and MasterChef Judge Gregg take the unprecedented risk of asking the three finalists to design and cook three courses, one dish each, to be served to a collection of some of the greatest chefs in Europe.

To begin, the remaining four chefs are challenged to prepare three different sauces.

In this heat, ten chefs face their first test, to create a dish from a selection of beef mince, wild mushrooms, aubergine, red wine, pears, brioche and almonds.

The remaining five chefs face a skills test to prepare and serve sea urchin.

The first pair of semi-finalists go head to head as they face three grueling challenges.

The last pair of semi-finalists go head to head in service at the UK's only two Michelin starred pub, The Hand and Flowers in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, as they fight for a place in the final. Working under chef-patron Tom Kerridge, the contestants must compete in the heat of service and reach the exacting standards of Michelin star cuisine. They are each responsible for a highly complex dish that must be executed with precision, finesse and on time. Then the chefs must compete again, recreating one of Tom Kerridge's signature dishes: duck breast, duck fat chips and gravy. The two semi-finalists return to the studio for one last challenge - they must produce a main and dessert inspired by their Michelin experience. Once Michel and Gregg have judged their two courses, they must decide who will win a place in the final.

The chefs travel to Lord's Cricket Ground to cook a fine-dining menu for Mike Gatting.

The eight semi-finalists sizzle in a double cook off.

In this quarter final, the six strongest chefs from the first two heats attempt to impress Monica and Marcus.

In this heat, three chefs face a pasta test set by Monica, while the remaining three must make a sandwich for Marcus.

In this heat, Monica asks three chefs to cook an elegant and tasty dish of broccoli - cooked three different ways.

The search for the country's 2018 culinary superstar continues. The chefs face a brand new challenge - the judge's favourite ingredient test.

In this heat, chefs are challenged to make a classic French dessert and a blue steak.

The semi-finals continue with just eight stand-out chefs remaining in the running to win the coveted MasterChef title. Four chefs will come together tonight to face two challenges in the hope of making it to finals week, while the remaining four will compete in tomorrow night’s episode. The four chefs are taken out of their comfort zone when they are given a world-class demonstration by Michelin-starred chef Aktar Islam. His Birmingham-based restaurant, Opheem, has become renowned for pushing boundaries with its innovative Indian cuisine. First Aktar performs two demos, showcasing dishes based on two key elements, potato and pork. The chefs then choose from a larder of ingredients to create dishes inspired by Aktar’s teachings.

The chefs must fillet a sea bream and make the perfect watercress soup in the skills test.

In this first quarter-final, the six strongest chefs from the first two heats attempt to impress the judges.

In the last of the quarter-finals, the four best chefs from this weeks’ heats return to face a tricky invention test. Monica and Marcus want them to create a dish that captures the essence of the forest, using an array of ingredients including meat, mushrooms and berries. There is much to prove with this dish, as the judges want to see that the chefs can produce sophisticated and innovative food. Then the chefs cook for two of the UK’s toughest restaurant critics, Grace Dent and Jay Rayner. They have one hour and 15 minutes to wow the judges with a two-course menu that’s memorable for all the right reasons. Only the two most impressive chefs will go through to the semi-finals and move one step closer to the MasterChef: The Professionals title.

Only the six most talented chefs remain as the competition reaches finals week. They now face their hardest tasks, including the infamous Chef's Table, where they face the scrutiny of some of the UK's most respected chefs. Before that is the final invention test, where they must produce their take on a classic dish. Split into two groups of three, they have just one hour and 15 minutes to come up with a twist on rabbit in mustard sauce and bouillabaisse with a rouille and a crouton. The chef who presents the finest dish in each of the groups will be rewarded with a pass straight through to the final four. The remaining chefs cook-off for a place in the final four in another classics challenge. This time, it's their take on a classic dessert, with their pastry skills being tested. Once again, the best two chefs will win places in the final four, while it will be the end of the road for the other two.

Four professional chefs arrive for the fifth heat, hoping to make their mark in the MasterChef kitchen and to stake their claim to the coveted title. With their reputations on the line, their knowledge and experience are tested as they face the infamous Skills Test under the watchful eye of all judges Monica Galetti, Marcus Wareing and Gregg Wallace.The first test is set by Marcus. Two of the four chefs must demonstrate classical preparation skills and attention to detail as they prepare poussin, cooked and served on the bone, with braised endive and a pear and hazelnut salad. The other two chefs are challenged by Monica to make chickpea panisses with an aubergine dip. All have only 20 minutes to produce a flawless dish.

The four best chefs from this week's heats return for their quarter-final, where they face two more demanding challenges set by Monica Galetti and Marcus Wareing. First, the chefs face an invention test inspired by the seaside. They are presented with a choice of fish, shellfish and a selection of vegetables to use. They have 10 minutes to select the ingredients and 70 minutes to cook. There’s a lot to prove with this dish, as the judges want to see that the chefs can produce refined food with an imaginative twist. Then the chefs cook for two of the UK’s toughest restaurant critics, Grace Dent and Tom Parker Bowles. Will the critics' taste buds be satisfied, or will the food leave them with a sour taste? Only the three most talented chefs will go through to the semi-finals and continue their pursuit of the MasterChef: The Professionals title.

This quarter-final sees four chefs presented with an Invention Test, in which Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti taks them to create a dish based on the set theme of cheese. They are presented with an abundance of potential ingredients, including an eclectic range of cheeses from around the world, and afforded 10 minutes to select what they need and 70 minutes to prepare and serve their dish. They are then tasked to offer a stand-out two-course menu for leading restaurant critics Tracey MacLeod, Jimi Famurewa and Jay Rayner. Only the most talented chefs will then go forward to the semi-final stage.

Tonight's quarter-final sees the strongest four chefs from heats three and four prepare a dish based around mustard. Then they must cook for critics Grace Dent, Tom Parker Bowles and William Sitwell.

Marcus gives the chefs 20 minutes to make a fruit-based dessert featuring Italian meringue.

This year’s first quarter-final sees the strongest five chefs from the first two heats return to battle it out in the MasterChef Kitchen.

In the skills test, the chefs make a buck rarebit and joint a rabbit.

Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace team up to search for the country's 2018 culinary superstar. The chefs must cook tempura squid from scratch in just 15 minutes.

In this week's first heat, two chefs face a skills test set by judge Monica Galetti. They must fillet a trout, smoke it and serve it with a celeriac remoulade. Will they get the balance of flavour and smoke just right or will it be a burn out? Meanwhile, Marcus Wareing challenges the other two chefs to prepare a classic crepe suzette. Precision is crucial to achieve a good texture in the crepe and deliver a punch of flavour in the accompanying orange sauce. Will the chefs hit the mark or flounder at the first hurdle? Then the chefs prepare their two-course signature dishes. They have one hour and 25 minutes to cook up a main and a dessert that highlight their creativity and flair and give Monica, Marcus and Gregg a taste for their personal style. This is their chance to really cement their place in the competition and make it through to this week's quarter-final.

The chefs face a sweetbreads skills test and a signature dish round.

Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace team up to search for the country's 2017 culinary superstar. The six chefs must cook a duck dish from scratch in just 20 minutes.

The six strongest chefs from the week's heats attempt to impress Monica and Marcus in two high-stakes challenges.

It’s the third quarter-final, and the four best chefs from this week's heats face two more demanding challenges. First is an invention test. The dish they create must be centred around the use of citrus, and the judges will want to see that the chefs can handle variety and execute a dish spontaneously and with zest. Then the chefs will cook for two of the UK’s most discerning restaurant critics, Jay Rayner and Tracy MacLeod. Only the two most talented chefs will go through to the semi-finals.

Four more professional chefs from around the country arrive at the MasterChef kitchen ready to put their skills to the test. After two tough challenges, two of them will be sent home while the two strongest contestants will go through to this week's quarter-final. Marcus Wareing sets the first skills test, challenging two chefs to prepare a brunch dish of potato rosti served with egg, bacon and tomatoes. The other two chefs face a test set by Monica Galetti. Timing is everything as they prepare tempura mussels with a smoked garlic aioli. The chefs can’t take their eye off the ball or they risk overfrying the delicate muscles. The four chefs then have a chance to redeem themselves of any earlier mishaps as they cook their own two-course signature dishes. They have one hour and 25 minutes to rustle up a main and a dessert that highlight their personal panache.

Three chefs have 15 minutes to produce perfect poached plaice with a beurre blanc sauce.

The first three semi-finalists are sent to work alongside one of the countries' leading chefs - Michael Caines.

Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of seabass, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Eggs Florentine and Rhubarb Tart.

The chefs prepare a hanger steak with chimichurri, as well as cook gurnard with a pepper and tomato sauce.

The week's six strongest chefs face the first quarter-final.

The chefs face a pasta dish skills test and a signature dish round.

It's semi-finals week on MasterChef: The Professionals, and the competition is heating up. MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace teams up with chef Monica Galetti and two Michelin-starred Marcus Wareing to continue their search for this year's champion. In this episode, the remaining eight chefs face a double-headed beast of a challenge in the MasterChef kitchen. At stake is the chance to move forward in the competition and the opportunity to cook in some of the most influential and unique kitchens in the UK.

Four more professional chefs arrive to make their mark in the MasterChef kitchen. Monica Galetti sets the first test - a pasta challenge where two chefs must make agnolotti filled with burrata and sundried tomatoes, served with a pea and mint pesto. The technique of rolling and filling the perfect pasta pillows requires accuracy and precision. Will they be able to keep calm and deliver, or will nerves overcome them? Next, it's Marcus Wareing's test. Two chefs need to prepare pan-fried calves liver with potato cake and walnut beurre noisette. The chefs can't take their eye off the ball during these crucial 20 minutes or they risk overcooking the liver.

The chefs create an exceptional three-course, fine-dining menu at The Royal College of Physicians.

To begin their fight for the coveted title, the chefs face the dreaded skills test. Three chefs face what could be the toughest 20 minutes of their careers, set by Marcus. Under the scrutiny of the three judges, the professionals are reliant on their fish-filleting skills and sauce prowess when they have to cook a monkfish with vermouth sauce for the expectant panel. The next three into the MasterChef kitchen have to conquer any nerves when they are asked by Monica to conjure up a crepe souffle with a caramel sauce. Can their souffles and skills rise to the expectations of the judges or will they simply come unstuck? Next, the six chefs must complete the signature dish round. It’s their chance to showcase their cooking style and creativity using their very own recipes.

Monica Galetti, Gregg Wallace and new judge Marcus Wareing begin their search for a 2014 winner as five ambitious chefs cook to impress, hoping to secure a quarter-final place.

The six chefs must prepare a pasta dish with tiger prawns.

It's the finals on MasterChef: The Professionals and the competition is at fever pitch. After six weeks of intense culinary battles, the four most talented chefs remain from the original 48.

The final four semi-finalists face two intense challenges set by the judges in a bid to make it to finals week. They have the privilege of experiencing demonstrations by respected Michelin-starred chef Andrew Wong. His London restaurant, A. Wong, is regarded as the most cutting-edge Chinese restaurant in Britain today. In his demos, Andrew gives the chefs a taste of his mission to expand the culinary understanding of Chinese cuisine by showing them two dishes, dim sum and crispy chilli beef. The chefs then face an invention test in which they must take on board and use the ideas and techniques learned from Andrew. They have one hour and 30 minutes to produce two dishes and present them to Andrew and the three judges for them to taste and critique. The favourite chef of the day will be rewarded with a pass straight through to finals week.