MasterChef: The Professionals (2008)

Episode Overview

In the semi-finals, the chefs travel to Knightsbridge in London to showcase their skills for the esteemed French chef Pierre Koffmann. With a reputation that precedes him, Koffmann boasts over 50 years in the culinary world and has mentored icons like Gordon Ramsay, Michel Roux Jr., and Tom Kitchen. The contestants are tasked with executing a classic dish from his lunch menu, which requires them to embrace his straightforward, instinctual cooking style. To add to the pressure, they will also have to prepare one of Koffmann's renowned signature dishes after the lunch service.