- 1
Resourcefulness
These chefs must re-live their experiences on the previous competitions and redeem themselves.
- 2
Innovation
The chefs create an innovative take on international classics.
- 3
Simplicity
Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles; photographer Todd Selby captures each chef's personality in a single snapshot; the chefs must use these photos as inspiration for putting one of their opponents' personalities on a plate
- 4
Transformation
The remaining 7 use American condiments to make a dish they choose; transform fair food into Iron Chef level dishes in an hour.
- 5
Risk
An ingredient auction where the currency is the chef's cooking time.
- 6
Fusion
The chefs are asked to fuse unusual ingredients into something new.
- 7
Transcendence
The chefs must create a buffet that is Las Vegas style.
- 8
Passion and Respect
Each judge selects an ingredient and will shape the chefs ''last supper'' in Las Vegas.