Justin Devillier

The chefs' first challenge sends them to the Louisiana swamp where they must cook with alligator, frog, or turtle.

The chefs butcher and cook up a 300-pound hog.

The chefs tackle a New Orleans staple, and then create a dish to impress actor/director Jon Favreau.

Gumbo is a dish that gets better over time. For their first Quickfire challenge, the chef'testants work overnight to perfect dishes for legendary Chef, Leah Chase. And for the elimination challenge, the chef'testants are tasked with creating and operating food trucks to feed Habitat for Humanity volunteers helping to rebuild New Orleans after the destruction of Hurricane Katrina.

The chefs must cater a Halloween party for singer/actress Lea Michele.

In this week's Quickfire challenge, famed musician Kermit Ruffins provides the tunes for a foodie version of musical chairs. And in the Elimination Challenge, Kermit hosts a jazzy pot luck for his musician friends, and the chef'testants must bring the food. Will it be harmonious or will it all go flat?