Seven untrained culinary students meet their chef/mentors and cook them their personality on a plate. After realizing how much hard work is required to become a chef, Amanda questions whether she has what it takes.
The students compete to make the most decadent dessert which will be featured on Sweet E's Bake Shop Menu. Meanwhile, tension rises between Will and Suki.
The students learn how to cook the perfect medium rare steak. Harrison tries to earn his way back in to the house after his blow-up.
The final three prepare their tasting menus for a packed restaurant. The chefs taste each of the menus and judge the finalists on the composition of the menu, execution, and overall performance throughout the season.
The students compete in a seafood challenge. What they don't know is they will be paired with some of their least favorite house mates. Suki and Will's friendship starts to fracture when they compete head to head.
