The Chef's Protege

Michelin-starred chef Tom Kitchin begins his search at Perth College in Scotland where he meets four of the college's best students as he sets them a simple test to assess their level of skill.

Tom Kitchin continues his quest as he meets three more of his old catering college's best students and sets each aspiring chef a simple test to assess their level of skill and what kind of bond he can potentially develop with them.

In his last day at Perth College in Scotland, where he himself trained, Tom puts his five chosen students through their paces as he decides who will continue under his tutelage.

Tom Kitchin takes his four shortlisted students from his old catering college in Perth to cook at the exclusive venue just outside Edinburgh, Melville Castle.

The students are invited to cook at Tom's Edinburgh restaurant; here they are each challenged to cook one of his signature dishes for a special lunch service attended by Tom's closest and most trusted restaurant colleagues.

Theo Randall meets three of the college's best students as he sets up a simple test to assess their level of skill; he asks students to prepare sea bass using an array of ingredients, including fennel olives and capers.