Hells Kitchen ‒ all contestants have the same dream

Maine Lobster

Roasted Chestnut Soup

Lamb Wellington

Beef Wellington

Vegetarian Dish: Green Beans, Potatoes

Sautéed Salmon

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The next task will teach the teams a lesson on attention to detail. The team which cleans more squid will win the task. The winning team has dinner with chef Ramsay.



The losing team prepares the remaining squid for dinner service. During second dinner service, the red team lost again and Dewberry was next to leave for letting his emotions get in the way.

Risotto

Caesar Salad

Crispy Bacon

Spaghetti

Vegetable Garnish

Asparagus Velouté

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The new challenge is to cook a five-course meal for VIP guests. The teams visit a grocery store to shop for ingredients. America’s top food critics arrive to help judge the food.



Jeff leaves the show in the middle of dinner service due to his illness. The losing team is blue based on the taste of food. During elimination, Wendy goes home for being inefficient on the meat station.

Tomato Soup

Lobster Spaghetti

Crab Risotto

Roasted Lamb Rib Eye

Roasted Striped Bass

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Both red and blue teams prepare the kitchen for dinner service. Maitre D’ Jean Philippe gives instructions on table setup. It includes a table linen, wine glasses, plates, a set of eating utensils, and napkins.



The assignment is to re-create the sample table in five minutes. The team with fewest mistakes will win. For the forth dinner service, the team which served all customers would be safe from elimination.



Jessica nominated Andrew and Mary Ellen for elimination. Chef Ramsay chose Mary Ellen to go for inconsistency in service.

Tuna Tartare

Praline and Chocolate Crunch

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For the next dinner service, Hells Kitchen is a pasta restaurant. Gordon trains the contestants how to make pasta with dough. The red team’s pasta weighed more and they were awarded an italian outing.



The blue team lost and as the punishment, they stayed to prep pasta for all customers. The next day, teams take turns working in the kitchen and serving diners.



The red team lost for sending out starters on dirty plates. For Michael, nominating his team mates is an easy decision. He picks Elsie, but Chris is the one to go for not living up to the chef’s standard.

Tortilla Soup

Braised Beef Short Ribs with Tagliatelle

Tortellini

Baked Porcini Lasagna

Spaghetti of Clams and Parsley

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The next day contestants do blind tasting to identify flavours. The winning team will be the one which gets more right. The red team enjoys wine tasting with Gordon Ramsay.



The losing team will be responsible for cleaning pots and pans. Chicken, radish, Caesar salad dressing, hamburger, veal sweetbreads, and spinach leaf have to be identified.



For the 6th dinner service, the teams are to design their own starters, main courses, and deserts for the menu. The customers will have a choice of dishes cooked by red and blue teams.



The losing team was determined based on quality of food. Andrew was eliminated for the 6 dishes of halibut returned by customers.

Roasted Duck Breast

Filet Mignon

Seafood Rice Paella

Grilled New York Sirloin Steak

Lemongrass Poached Halibut

Caramelized Sea Scallops

Penne

Crème Brulee

Flourless Chocolate Cake

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A fruit flambé desert is the new menu item. It will be cooked table side in the dining room. This desert uses sugar, butter, peaches, mango, banana, and la cure.



Each contestant must prepare the fruit desert based on the demonstration. The winner will go on a trip with Chef Ramsay and the losers will stay behind to clean the front.



Jimmy leaves Hells Kitchen for his inability to keep up under pressure and multi-task.

Fruit Flambé

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The next challenge is the one that Gordon gives to every new cook. It is to create an original dish from 15 leftovers to achieve cost efficiency and eliminate kitchen waste.



These include beef, chicken wings, macaroni, parsnips, and red wine. Each two contestants will cook in separate kitchens. They will be judged on presentation, taste, and creativity.



Elsie wins the challenge and goes on Good Day TV show. She also gets the opportunity to choose who’s on what station.



The contestants are put under excessive pressure when they are asked to change their cooking stations in the middle of service. Elsie suffers a meltdown and is chosen to go home by the chef.

Chicken Soup

Pea Salad

Sesame Crusted Tuna with Roasted Vegetables and Lobster Rice Pilaf

Stuffed Chicken Breast with Goat Cheese and Herbs

Soufflé

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In the season finale, the restaurant is divided into two parts. Michael and Ralph will design their own half, write their menus, and run the kitchen and the dining room.



Each finalist will have the designer, John Janavs to help with color/texture/fabric/table setup, Maitre D’ Jean Philippe with style of service and uniforms, and sous chefs, Scott and Maryann with the menu.



Chef Ramsay asks the contestants to prepare their signature dishes. Their new dishes will be evaluated by the public: Ralph’s porterhouse steak and Michael’s short rib burger.



For the last dinner service, the former chefs come back and each finalist picks their team. Michael is the winner of Hells Kitchen since more customers preferred his menu.

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