In ?Man vs Master,? unknown chefs working in the trenches of the food industry compete for the opportunity of a lifetime ? a coveted apprenticeship with a world-renowned celebrity chef ? but in order to win, they will have to beat the master in a face-off
Oprah Winfrey's former chef, Master Art Smith, challenges three potential proteges; Chef Geter, Chef Georgeanne and Chef Nick to get creative with ancient grains and tests their technique with quick pickling.
Master Art Smith challenges three potential prot'g's; Chef Lauren, Chef Annie and Chef Jonathan to step outside their comfort zone by cooking with alcohol and utilizing ancient grains in their meals.
The pioneer of California cuisine, Master Jonathan Waxman, puts three potential prot'g's to the test as they're tasked with elevating ground meat to a delicious dish and making a meal with as little ingredients as possible.
Master Jonathan Waxman challenges three potential prot'g's; Chef Oscar, Chef Jennifer and Chef Mikel to step up their game as they prepare chicken three different ways and attempt to tackle the difficult technique of stove top frying.
James Beard award-winning Master Jonathan Waxman, challenges three potential prot'g's; Chef Dan, Chef Brooke and Chef Jesse to impress him with their take on bitter greens and total utilization cooking.
The king of Asian-fusion, Master Ming Tsai, puts three potential proteges; Chef Chris, Chef Dawn and Chef Chad to the test as they attempt to master a tricky fish sauce and create an incredible dim sum trio.
Dynamic Master Antonia Lofaso, takes three potential prot'g's; Chef BC, Chef Charayne and Chef Saul and challenges them to get creative by incorporating eggplant into a unique entr'e and making cheese from scratch.
French cuisine Master Josiah Citrin, puts three potential prot'g's; Chef Steve, Chef Ris and Chef Dominique to the test by challenging them to make the perfect omelette and wow him with their take on lobster.
Master Brendan Collins challenges three potential prot'g's; Chef Sezer, Chef Moira and Chef Jonathan to showcase their skills with cauliflower and butchery.
Legendary Mexican cuisine Master Rick Bayless kicks off a spirited competition when he challenges potential prot'g's; Chef Carmen, Chef Chelsea and Chef Stanley to amaze him with their take on achiote and their technique of using a mortar and pestle.