Chef's Luck/Transcript

Whoa! Mallory, slow down!!

It's not even open yet. We still have to wait

So many people...

It's ChefZen!

What did you expect? People world--

--wide watch these kinds of shows! I'm not sure if this is a good idea...

Not all of them, Mallory... I'm not sure if this is a good idea...

Not all of them, Mallory... Calm down! Everything will be okay! You'll do great!

Calm down! Everything will be okay! You'll do great!

I really am not certain about this...

Keep yourself together, Vivian! You can do it!

(deep breath)

Alright, I got this!

Woah...

(in awe)

Oh my gosh...

Dude, just look at this place! Its--

…Huge. Very huge.

I’m not sure if I should feel excited…

... or scared.

You should be excited, of course! Gosh, I can already imagine it!

Imagine what?

“Vivian Gomez: The 1st ChefZen winner of Deloraine City”!

Just think about it!

Think about that?

There are so many people who could do better than me! Don’t get your hopes that high.

Don’t get your hopes that high.

I’m pretty sure all these contestants are just at the same level as you.

And how can you be so sure about that?

No way… SHE’S HERE TOO????

Who's here?

And... who's that?

That’s Zuri Miles, a media influencer.

She has a YouTube channel with over 300k subscribers and she’s mainly known for her culinary skills,

She's one of my inspirations!

Wait… If she’s already known influencer, why is she here?

Uhh hello??? She’s not a “certified chef”.

She wants the title!

Duhh 🙄

I can’t believe I get to see her in person!!

But… Now that she’s here...

I’m not sure if I could do this!! There’s no way I can beat her!

Oh my--

There you go again!

It’s not about winning, it’s about showing what you’re capable of!

Just do your best!

But--

Huh? What’s going on? I can’t see!

Guys, look up! I think it’s about to start!

Today, the biggest culinary competition in the whole world

known in 37 countries

where people from every corner of the world came out with a life-long dream:

to be a world-known title holder of ChefZen Mania!

The smash hit from across the globe has finally come to the City of Deloraine.

Ameteur cooks have to compete under intense pressure to see if they have what it takes to enter the ChefZen Kitchen.

But first, they must impress three professional culinary figures.

Lindsay Davis, the queen of world class menus in the nation.

With the power of technique and creativity, I’ve made my own restaurant dynasty.

Albert Laurent, known for his bold and strong flavor combinations.

I’ve been practicing culinary arts for years and therefore my skill will be delighted to you all.

And ChefZen Mania USA’s fifth season champion…

Wait a minute... is that?-

Kyle Rivera

ChefZen gave me the chance to prove what I can really do.

Let’s repeat the process and compete once again.

Only one of these homecooks will be the City’s first ever title holder of...

ChefZen Mania.

No way. This can’t be happening right now!!

That guy… who I bumped into the other day…

The one who messaged me last night…

IS ONE OF THE CHEFZEN JUDGES?!?!?

[Opening Song]

Huh?-

Uhh, Vivian? What are you-

Shhhh!! 😤🤬

Welcome everyone! To ChefZen Mania!!

Right here in this very room, you are looking at the best amateur cooks in the city.

That is a big achievement. You should all be very proud of yourselves.

But things are about to change… because we are taking you to a whole. new. level.

Oh no… why did I even agree to this?-

The winner of this contest will receive…

💸💸💸$200,000💸💸💸 🤑💰🫰

But, that’s not all! You will also be getting something that is WAY more valuable…

🏆🏆🏆🏆The ChefZen Trophy!🏆🏆🏆🏆

And with that, you will be entitled as a ChefZen Winner.

You should all know by now… that this won’t be easy.

In order to get there, you must impress us enough to give you this.

(man hid this damn thing behind his back, NOT his butt please don't come at me 😭)

🧥The ChefZen White Jacket🧥

You will be given 1 hour to make your signature dish…

So COOK as if it’s your last.

And we’ll see each and one of you... later.

This is too much pressure for me…

Do I really think I have what it takes to achieve my dream?…

(sigh)

Looks like there’s only one way to find out.

🎶aLl bY mYsElF~ 😭

(ChefZen Door Closing)

Ahhhh, the energy out there was so enticing! I cannot wait for this to start off.

I see a lot of potential in all those cooks. This will be interesting for sure.

Is everything alright, Kyle?

Hm? Ah, yeah. Everything’s fine, Ms. Davis.

Care to explain why you’re so silent then?

I’m just thinking, chef. It’s no big deal.

If it is "no big deal", tell us what you’re thinking then.

… I’m thinking that we should get to our places and start this competition already.

We don’t want to waste time now, do we?

That isn’t the actual reason, is it?…

But you do have a point. We shouldn’t be standing here any longer.

Right. Well, what are we waiting for?

Let the feast begin.

The competition has begun.

Several homecooks from every corner of the city have tried to make their way to woe the judges to get the white chef’s jacket.

The culinary stars have seen some amazing dishes!

These are Pan Seared Scallops with some Lemon Butter Sauce

This is an Apple and Blueberry Pie with Cinnamon Pastry

I have made a Honey Cake topped with some Toasted Pecans and a Honey Caramel on a Blueberry Coulis

and some… bizarre plates.

What are you cooking?

I am making Scrambled Eggs with Creme Fraiche and Caviar in Eggshell Cups!

Wait what?-

I am preparing a Lemon Herb Alligator Stew and–

Wha- I’m sorry Did you just say “alligator”?-

Uh--... that's right, chef. Yes.

I am making uhh Seared Ahi Tuna with… uhhh

Well, before you forget, you better get started cause you only have 5 minutes to get it done.

Some homecooks have tasted triumph…

That has got to be one of the best pies I’ve ever tasted.

It’s a definite “yes”!

Thank you so much, chef!!

YES!!

That dish is complete harmony. Perfectly done.

You have my “yes”!

EEEEEEEEEE!!!! 🤸🤸🤸

That cake is right on the money!

Get over here and get your jacket!

Ahhh!! Thank you so much chef!

(squealing) I DID IT!!

While others were rather bitter than sweet…

You don’t seem to be in a hurry.

You’re very slow.

I wouldn’t call it “slow”, chef.

I only have one chance to prove myself so I’m being quite careful.

I consider myself to be more “methodical”.

"Methodical"?

I rather used the word "slow" to match your incoordination.

AUGH---

I have been unemployed for about a year.

But it’s not that I couldn’t find a job,

it’s just that I have not really thought about what I wanted to do in life.

Oh really?

But I guarantee you.

I know there are a lot of people out there who are very skilled, but I don’t think they have been working as hard as I have.

Excuse me, honey, but you just said that you haven’t been working for the past 12 months-

rekt.

I always follow what’s on my mind!

And right now, my mind is saying that this dish will for sure give me that white jacket.

Yeah that’s great but uhh my mind says that you only have 20 seconds left.

So you better hurry up plating otherwise we’re tasting