Episode 12
It is the last quarter-final, and the six cooks continue to fight for their place in the competition as they face a test set by restaurant critic Jay Rayner.
It is the quarter-final, and the six cooks continue to fight for their place in the competition as they face a test set by restaurant critic Jay Rayner. Her challenge is to make an exceptional dish, choosing from one of two briefs he has given them.
The contestants must either cook a savoury dish that showcases aubergine or a dessert with honey as the star. After cooking their dish, they hear what the judges think of their food and how well they have kept to the brief.
At the end of this quarter-final the best cooks will go through to Knockout Week, taking another step closer to being crowned MasterChef champion 2017.