(Dimmock2) 7 Chefs Compete

## Intro

While heading back to the dorms, Jayden said she was relieved to be staying in the competition and was pumped of making it to the final 7 while David said he was ready to make it to the black jackets and Tanya said the competition just got serious. The two sous chefs woke the chefs up and told them to go downstairs and wait to see what awaits them. Francis said he was ready to battle against what comes at him Jayden expressed that she was stoked.

The chefs went downstairs and Vaughan showed them a box and in the box it revealed the black jackets. Satyajeet said he thought he was in a dream while Francis expressed how amazing it would be to earn a black jacket and was dying to get one.

## Individual Challenge 1

Later the chefs were told by Vaughan they'd be making different dishes but with challenges involved and each chefs will be earning a black jacket but then also said that two chefs would not be getting a black jacket and will be eliminated shorty. The first challenge was the Taste it now Make It Challenge with Francis being super stoked and said he would make an excellent replica dish to Vaughan's. Chef Vaughan opened the dome and the seven chefs started cooking. Jayden said she knew she could rock her dish out of the park and make it awesome. Satyajeet said he hoped his dish was not raw and it would be cooked perfectly. Timmy stated he was confident he could get a black jacket while Tanya was shown being confused about the protein but said she thought it was pork while Timmy, and Satyajeet chose the same while Francis, David, and Jayden chose beef then they plated in time.

David presented his dish first, he was concerned about his ingredient but said he was hoping the beef was cooked Vaughan praised the great cook on David's beef and said the flavour was balanced. David said he was proud of himself and wondered why he was nervous in the first place. Francis was so happy that Vaughan was tasting his dish and his dish was praised to be perfectly cooked. When Timmy, Satyajeet and Tanya presented theirs, Vaughan announced the protein was beef eliminating their chances of getting a black jacket. Jayden was the last person to present her dish and Vaughan said it was cooked perfectly which made Jayden happy and glad to hear Vaughan compliment her dish. Vaughan gave Jayden the first black jacket. Jayden said she worked so hard for this and was happy to get a black jacket. Jayden was also shown dancing in the Black Jacket Lounge. Vaughan said the other two dishes were good but also announced Francis as the second black jacket winner. Jayden welcomed Francis and they both were enjoying the lounge Francis expressed how happy he came after being one of the weakest on the first two services then came back strong and making it to the black jackets.

## Individual Challenge 2

The next challenge was the Craps Table Challenge where they had to roll a dice for their ingredients, Satyajeet said he hoped he would get a black jacket. Vaughan rolled first and landed on P and said pork for their protein, Tanya said she wanted chicken but said she could work with pork. David rolled a T and chose turnip, while Niko landed on B and chose basmati rice. Satyajeet landed on R and chose radish while Tanya landed on T and chose tomatoes. Timmy was the last person to roll and landed on B and picked black truffle.

The chefs had 45 minutes to cook their dishes, as the time started Satyajeet said he needed to knock this out of the park and not mess this dish up. Tanya said she wanted this so bad and wanted to be Vaughan's next head chef, that and stated she needed to fight for it. David said he hoped he could get the next black jacket. Timmy was determined to win a black jacket and said he came to Hell's Kitchen to make his family have a better life and make them proud. Then they were just finishing and then they managed to plate on time.

David was the first one to present his dish to Vaughan, his presentation was beautiful but his turnip was overpowering and the pork was dry. Niko's dish was praised high for being perfectly cooked and beautiful presentation impressing Vaughan. Niko said he was so proud of his dish and he called himself the plate finesser. Satyajeet presented his dish and it was said to be cooked perfectly but messy presentation. Tanya's pork chop with tomatoes was said to be delicious and was praised for it's excellent presentation. Timmy was the final one to present his dish and it was said to be undercooked with Vaughan not being amused.

Vaughan had a hard time deciding but chose Niko to have the third black jacket, Niko expressed of how shocked and happy he was after receiving a black jacket and was so proud of himself. Jayden and Francis immediately hugged Niko, which made him happy that they were also in the black jacket club with him. Vaughan gave Tanya the fourth black jacket which made Tanya so happy and said she was proud to come this far in the competition while she received a heartwarming welcome as she entered the black jacket lounge.

## Individual Challenge 3

The final chefs standing had to create a dish that got them to start cooking. Timmy said he wanted this black jacket so badly, he had to fight for it. David stated of how passionate he was, and was ready to finally get a black jacket. Satyajeet said he was ready to earn the biggest life changer ever.

The chefs had 40 minutes to create a dish inspired of what made them passionate for cooking, The time started Timmy said he hoped he could impress Chef Vaughan and make it to the Final 5. Satyajeet remarked of how nervous he was and was determined to keep focus and never stop trying. While David said he hoped to hit a home run with his dish instead of hitting a foul. They managed to finish their dishes and plate in time.

David presented his chicken tortilla to Chef Vaughan, Vaughan said the chicken needed more cooking but the presentation was beautiful. Satyajeet presented his chicken tikka masala, it was said to be perfectly cooked but was slightly under seasoned but was mostly cooked. Timmy was the last one to present his dish and he presented a vegetable risotto, His risotto was said to be cooked perfectly but was slightly cold.

## Elimination

Vaughan praised the remaining three chefs for their passion, but reminded them that only one of them would be getting a black jacket while the other two would be sent home. Vaughan announced David to be the first chef eliminated but Vaughan praised David for his creativity and passion. During his exit interview, David said he was very sad to be leaving and wanted a black jacket so badly but said he was gonna create his own restaurant. Vaughan said to Satyajeet and Timmy they both done well in the competition. but Vaughan gave Satyajeet the last black jacket which meant Timmy went home but before leaving, Vaughan reminded Timmy of how well he'd done in the competition and hoped he would visit Vaughan's restraunt. During his exit interview Timmy received a retrospective montage of his time on the show.

Vaughan did not comment on either David or Timmy's eliminations. They did not receive the coat hanging and portrait burning sequence.