Masterchef: The Professionals 16x12 - Episode 12

It's the last MasterChef: The Professionals quarter-final, andthe four best chefs from this week's heats return to theMasterChef kitchen where Monica and Marcus turn up the heatwith two more tough challenges. Things kick off with anInvention Test, followed by the return of three formidablecritics who will cast their beady eyes over the chefs'creations. Only the cream of the crop will win one of the lastcoveted places in Knockout Week.The first challenge requiresthe four chefs to deliver a dish that represents sunshine – abright, light and colourful dish that transports the diner tosunnier climes. To help, the larder is packed with freshseafood, tropical fruits and summer vegetables. The chefs willneed to demonstrate an inventive streak and the technical skillto back it up. Will the judges be reaching for their pinacolada, or will they still feel a chill in the air?Next, thefour chefs face their culinary fears head-on as they servetheir own two-course menu to three of the country's mostrevered food critics. They have just one hour and 15 minutes toget to the hearts of the critics and judges through their bestplates of food.Only the three best chefs will keep their dreamsalive and secure their place in Knockout Week, and the chanceto be crowned MasterChef: The Professionals champion 2023.