Members of a losing team must compete in a difficult technical challenge to avoid being sent home. The Judges
The competition typically begins with a nationwide search, narrowing down hundreds of amateur cooks to a final group that competes in the MasterChef kitchen in Los Angeles. Contestants face several recurring challenge types: Masterchef (USA)
Cooks must create a dish using only a specific set of ingredients provided in a box. Members of a losing team must compete in
Contestants are split into teams to cater for large groups, such as military personnel or wedding guests. Masterchef (USA)