The Next Iron Chef

Ten esteemed Chefs arrive in Los Angeles ready to prove to the Chairman they have what it takes to become The Next Iron Chef. Utilizing their ingenuity, the chefs must make a sandwich that represents their personality.

The remaining nine chefs must come up with an innovative and creative new dish that is an American favorite in 30 minutes; secret ingredients are coffee and donuts.

The remaining 8 chefs have thirty minutes to turn pickles into a snack for a field trip; Chairmens's challenge is to cook two fish dishes from what they caught.

The seven remaining chefs must transform a classic American condiment into a dish of their choosing. Then, they're sent to the San Diego Country Fair to transform fair food into Iron Chef-level dishes.

The chefs show respect for America by cooking four dishes that represent the four main regions of the US--north, south, east and west. For the secret ingredient challenge, the chefs must create a potato dish in 45 minutes.

The Chairman's charge today is INSPIRATION and the modern feel of new Las Vegas coupled with the stellar culinary talent in the city should serve to inspire them.