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Episode 8

Tonight鈥檚 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.

Tonight鈥檚 quarter-final sees the strongest four chefs from heats three and four return to face two more demanding challenges.

First, the judges set the bar high with an Invention Test. The chefs must create a standout dish centered around one key ingredient, mustard. They have ten minutes to select their ingredients from an array of meat, fish and vegetables, then 60 minutes to cook and serve the dish. Can they turn up the heat and balance the bold and complex flavours of the classic condiment?

Then they face the daunting task of cooking for three of the UK鈥檚 leading restaurant critics: Grace Dent, Tom Parker Bowles and William Sitwell. With one opportunity to make their mark, they have one hour and 15 minutes to prepare a perfect two-course menu. Can they strike the right balance between ambition and capability?

Only the most talented chefs will make it through to the semi-finals.

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56 minutes

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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:56

    You Me at Six

    Carpe Diem

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Gregg Wallace
Judge Monica Galetti
Judge Marcus Wareing
Director Anthony Crumpton
Series Producer Genevieve Welch
Series Editor Katie Attwood
Series Editor David Ambler
Production Company Shine TV

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