The flavor wars
4 challenges. 2 chefs. 1 winner.
Gordon Ramsay
Gordon Ramsay is a world-renowned British chef, known as much for his culinary skills as for his explosive temperament and outspoken style. Born in Scotland in 1966, Ramsay has built a culinary empire with Michelin-starred restaurants and hit TV shows such as Hell's Kitchen, MasterChef and Kitchen Nightmares. He is often seen as an uncompromising perfectionist, but also as a mentor who instills the values of discipline and excellence. His restaurants are renowned the world over for their quality and creativity.
Awards :
  • 7 Michelin stars (including 3 for his Gordon Ramsay restaurant in London)
  • Owner of the Gordon Ramsay Group, which includes several Michelin-starred restaurants around the world
  • Host of several successful cooking shows: Hell's Kitchen, MasterChef, Kitchen Nightmares
  • Awarded Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to the restaurant industry in 2006
  • Author of numerous best-selling cookery books
  • Catey Award for Restaurateur of the Year in 2000 and 2006
  • Host and producer of several international cooking shows
Philippe Etchebest
Philippe Etchebest is a French chef renowned both for his exceptional culinary skills and his charismatic, demanding personality. Born in Soissons in 1966, he has established himself as one of France's most famous chefs, not least thanks to his television appearances on shows such as Top Chef and Cauchemar en cuisine. A former boxer and rugby player, Philippe Etchebest is known for his direct style and his sound advice to young chefs. He embodies rigor, passion and excellence in French cuisine.
Awards :
  • Michelin-starred chef
  • Owner of “Le Quatrième Mur” restaurant in Bordeaux
  • Voted Meilleur Ouvrier de France (MOF) in 2000
  • 1 Michelin star for his restaurant L'Hostellerie de Plaisance in Saint-Émilion
  • Host and coach on French TV shows Top Chef and Cauchemar en cuisine
  • Author of several best-selling cookery books
  • Awarded Chef of the Year in 2008 by the Gault & Millau guide
The Menu
  • Tapas
    Appetizer - Europe
  • Chakalaka
    Starter - Africa
  • Pho
    Plate - Asia
  • Cheesecake
    Dessert - America
01 :
Tapas - Europe
Tapas are small portions of simple or elaborate food, served with drinks in Spanish bars. Spaniards refer to this particular style of meal as “tapear” (to go and eat tapas). It's a chance for friends and acquaintances to get together informally.
Objective :
Constraint :
Judging :
Time :
Create a variety of tapas dishes
One tapa must be hot, another cold, and the third must be vegetarian
A famous Spanish chief will evaluate the dishes based on creativity, and flavors
1h30
02 :
Chakalaka - Africa
Chakalaka is a type of South African relish made with vegetables and generally very spicy. It can be served with bread, pap, samp, stews or curries.
Objective :
Constraint :
Judging :
Time :
Prepare an authentic and flavorful Chakalaka
The dish should have a balance of spiciness and richness
A South African chef will evaluate the dishes based on spice balance and authenticity
1h00
03 :
Phở - Asia
Phở, also known as pho or Tonkin soup, is a traditional Vietnamese dish based on meat broth and rice noodles, topped with a variety of ingredients. Phở is traditionally cooked with beef or chicken.
Objective :
Constraint :
Judging :
Time :
Create an authentic and flavorful Pho
Contestants must choose between beef (Pho Bo) or chicken (Pho Ga) as the protein
A panel of Vietnamese chefs will evaluate the dishes based on the depth of the broth’s flavor
2h30
04 :
Cheesecake - America
Cheesecake is a North American variety of cheesecake. It's a sweet dessert made with a mixture of cream cheese, eggs, sugar and vanilla and/or lemon flavors, on a crust of cookie crumbs or sponge cake.
Objective :
Constraint :
Judging :
Time :
Prepare an original cheesecake
The cheesecake must be decorated with fresh fruits and/or a homemade sauce
A pastry chef will score the desserts based on taste, texture, and creativity in decoration
1h15
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