Chopped

The chefs get a sweet and salty theme and are tasked with perfectly harmonising the quintessential flavour pairing on their plates; the competitors must combine a Moroccan pie and a sugary take on bacon.

Four college students with a passion for cooking take over the kitchen to prove who can make the grade; a humble pizza and common protein keep the appetiser basket relatable but present a challenging culinary puzzle.

The chefs are tasked with making a whole day's worth of amazing food when the cooking rounds are changed to breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The chefs face smoked-food challenges requiring them to make modern dishes with the ancient method; a sweet surprise and a buttery fish are two of the ingredients in the appetiser basket; the second basket features a lean meat and a spicy liqueur.

Tenderizing beef tendon and bringing joy to bok choy are two of the challenges in round one; a veggie and a prized protein are part of the culinary puzzle in the entrée round; a famed French dessert meets a bubbly surprise in the dessert basket.

The chefs set out to make a summer feast after learning each challenge will have a clambake theme; in the first round, a cocktail and a gamey sausage help get the party started; the entrée basket includes a strange starch and gifts from the sea.