Rick Moonen

The first four competitors are introduced, and are set the challenge of crafting a creative and tasty dessert.

The chefs head to Tom Bergin's Tavern on Fairfax, the oldest Irish establishment in Los Angeles, and are asked to reinvent traditional pub dishes.

The chefs are given three words of inspiration to use in creating their dishes during a trip to the storied improv comedy club, the Groundlings.

Hank Azaria, Matt Groening and Matt Selman of The Simpsons stop by to judge the quick-fire challenge; the chefs must use exotic and often unappetising proteins in a surf and turf dish.

The final three accomplished chefs face their last challenge and the winner will be crowned Top Chef Master.

The chefs are tasked with cooking one of the most difficult parts on any animal — the leg. The elimination challenge takes the chefs to a University of Southern California home game to perfect the art of tailgating for hungry fans.