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As their finale, the students collectively prepare a gala dinner for local VIPs. With graduation at stake, tensions grow.

Jean-Christophe Novelli searches for talented chefs at his first US-based academy. Nine hopefuls must perform a simple but nerve-wracking task: cook an egg.

More culinary inspiration from Jean-Christophe Novelli at his first American academy. Here, the student chefs learn about the ancient craft of bread baking.

Join world-class restaurateur Jean-Christophe Novelli as he puts student chefs through their paces at his LA-based academy. Can any of them make the perfect risotto?

The gala dinner has arrived, but will Chef Novelli put the students' food and their graduation hopes in the trash?

It's Meat Week at Chef Novelli's culinary academy! Students are taught to prepare chicken, lamb and pork in eclectic ways, but not all rise to the challenge.