Masterchef: The Professionals

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MasterChef: The Professionals

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The hunt for a chef who wants to make it to the top of the culinary world.

The hunt for the the next superstar chef. Professional cooks are put through their paces. Who will cope and who will crack?

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MasterChef: The Professionals: Series 16: Episode 18

Episode 18

BBC One - MasterChef: The Professionals, Series 16, Episode 18

The second group of three semi-finalists head to Staffordshire to cook under the guidance of the founder of a Michelin star restaurant. 

It's the last of the semi-finals on MasterChef: The Professionals 2023, which has seen the final six chefs split into two groups. The best two from the first group have already been granted access to the ultimate adventure – finals week. Now it’s the turn of the last group of three, who will also face two challenges designed to push their culinary ambition to new heights. The one that fails to cut the mustard will see their hopes of winning the MasterChef: The Professionals trophy dashed as they leave the competition. 

First up, the three semi-finalists head to Staffordshire, where they form a brigade working under one of the country’s most respected culinary talents, Tom Shepherd, at his Michelin star restaurant, Upstairs by Tom Shepherd. The three contenders are about to undertake one of the most gruelling yet rewarding lunch services of their careers. Impeccable standards are expected, but only cookery of outstanding Michelin quality will reach the diners. Tom has spent years building his reputation, and today it is down to the three chefs to keep it intact.

The three will head back to the MasterChef kitchen, where they must squeeze out every ounce of energy and deliver two courses that demonstrate an ability to be a real contender for the title. One main and one dessert stand between them and a place in finals week. With the stakes so high, only dishes with stunning execution, and a taste to match, will impress Marcus and Monica.    

One chef will be kicking themselves, as only the two best on the day will move forward to the finals. With the finish line in sight, just who has the most left in the tank? The race for the MasterChef: The Professionals 2023 title continues.

MasterChef: The Professionals: Series 16

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MasterChef: The Professionals is back on BBC One for its 16th series, as 32 ambitious chefs from across the country battle to become the 2023 Champion.

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