It's the biggest "Chopped" shakeup ever as a wheel of chance will determine the fate of 16 chefs; in the first battle, four talented chefs must take on baskets containing a glorious seafood product, an amphibious delicacy and a strange beverage.

With 12 chefs left in the pool, only three will be selected by the wheel to attempt to topple a fierce returning champion; the appetiser round presents them with a funny cake and an unusual canned item while dessert starts out with a meaty pie.

This competition is all about skill, speed and ingenuity, and only one chef will impress the judges enough to survive the chopping block.

With six left in the pool, three impatiently sidelined chefs finally get their chance at the stoves; after facing the wheel's unfamiliar ingredients, the chefs race to prove who can make the better dessert from a breakfast pastry and an Asian spice.

Competitors race to turn mystery ingredients into extraordinary three-course meals.

Four chefs compete in a battle celebrating Chinese cuisine; they scramble to distinguish themselves when prompted to make similar appetisers, showcase their unique style with an impressive salmon entrée and craft a dessert from noodles and candy.