Four hopefuls, short-listed from 2,000 aspiring chefs, battle it out to be the best cook in the country. After a masterclass in the perfect steak from top chef John Torode, the four cooks try their hand, but will their steak be as juicy as John's? With a quarter-final place up for grabs, the competition heats up further as they make their most delicious dishes for presenters Nadia Sawalha and John. Will the chicken korma, the cannelloni, or the chocolate truffle cake amaze?