
Gordon Ramsay hosts a fiery cooking competition in which the winner receives a head chef position.

Families of the four remaining chefs visit; chefs must base a dish on a secret ingredient hidden in a gift chosen by them; the family members anonymously vote on the dishes; a dinner service and an elimination.

Three finalists must cook and perfect their menus; two advance to the finale.

The two remaining chefs pick from the season's past contestants to help in the final dinner service; the winner is announced.

Eight previous contestants return to battle against eight ambitious rookies for a chance at the grand prize; the rookie chefs prepare the best versions of their signature dishes within 45 minutes; the veterans must attempt to create the same dishes.