Masterchef: The Professionals 16x8 - Episode 8

The hunt for the champion continues as Gregg, Monica andMarcus put four new chefs to the test to determine who canwithstand the pressure of the MasterChef Kitchen. The dauntingSkills Test is followed by a chance for them to show off theirown food in the Signature Menu round.Marcus's Skills Test isfirst up, and the first two chefs have just 20 minutes toprepare and cook lamb neck with baba ganoush, a pomegranatevinaigrette, and toast. Along with faultless meat cookery,the chefs will be expected to deliver Middle Eastern flavoursthat pack a punch.Monica challenges the last two chefs with anabsolute classic - apple tarte tatin with a calvados crèmeanglaise. Will the chefs have the skill to pull off someclassic French pastry techniques, or will their apple tartsleave a sour taste in the judges' mouths?Next, all fourprofessionals get to size up their competition as they eachdeliver their two-course Signature Menu. It's their chance toshow they mean business and have what it takes to compete atthe highest level.Only the two most talented chefs will make itto the quarter-final and continue in the battle to take theMasterChef: The Professionals trophy.