Combat de chefs

Aspiring chefs compete for their shot at culinary stardom.

To celebrate the 20th season, the show features an international showdown in London. Sixteen competitors, including previous winners and finalists, face off in the fiercest showdown the culinary series has seen.[Food Network]

In the Quickfire, the chefs are challenged to make an amuse-bouche with unexpected ingredients that must fit on a Ritz cracker. The competition heats up as the chefs go to Alexandra Palace, to create 100 rice dishes.[Food Network]

In lieu of a Quickfire, Tom and Gail surprise the chefs with an old-fashioned pub crawl. In teams of two, the chefs are tasked with re-creating and elevating a classic pub dish. Two chefs will pack their knives.[Food Network]

The chefs are tasked with creating a beloved English classic: the biscuit. The chefs head to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for a football-themed team challenge. The teams that succeed are safe.[Food Network]

The chefs are tasked with creating a celebratory dish featuring honey and mead. Then, they must create a festive family meal featuring their favorite holiday dishes for the judges.[Food Network]