David Chen

The last four recruits face off in a Shakespeare-inspired culinary showdown to earn their spot in the ultimate cook-off; in the last skill drill, it's every recruit for themselves as red takes on red and blue goes head-to-head with blue.

The recruits compete head-to-head in a boot camp culinary pageant to score an advantage for their team; chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini teach their teams the delicate art of cooking scallops before the main dish challenge of steak au poivre.

The recruits get into the Renaissance spirit with an Italian relay race before making pork Milanese in the skill drill challenge. Chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini teach the teams to make fresh mezzaluna pasta for the main dish challenge.

The recruits must guide chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini to replicate a mystery dish using only their tasting and describing skills. Then, in the main dish challenge, the recruits attempt to master the art of butchering and cooking fish.

Chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini lead their teams through a circus-themed extravaganza, starting with a scavenger hunt under the big top. Then, the recruits whip up churros and create a full dinner-and-entertainment experience.

The teams face off in a battle syncing global flavours to musical genres before taking on international-inspired appetisers. Then, chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini teach the recruits to craft a flavourful symphony with paella.