Here Come the Kids

E1

Twenty-four cooks between the ages of eight and 13 prepare dishes for the judges.

School's Out...But the Masterchef Kitchen Is Open!

E2

The cooks participate in a mystery box challenge; the contestants have an hour to create a restaurant-quality burger.

Whip It

E3

The cooks test the stiffness of their hand-whipped cream by holding the bowls upside down over the judges' heads; beef Wellington challenge.

Bad Food Bares

E4

The cooks create dishes using foods kids don't usually like; the kids must create layer cakes in 90 minutes.

Restaurant Takeovers

E5

The kids split into two teams and take over a fine dining restaurant in Los Angeles where feedback from the diners and the head chef will decide the winning team.

Finale, Part 1

E6

The top four cooks create dishes featuring chicken, with the cooks of two best dishes moving to the final round.

Finale, Part 2

E7

The two remaining cooks prepare three-course menus; the winner is chosen.