The Next Generation (S02E01)

A group of sixteen aspiring chefs gathers to showcase their culinary skills, tasked with creating dishes featuring Alexander Weiss's preferred ingredients, such as pork chops, pork tenderloin, and green apples. The competitor who impresses the judges the most gets to select the protein for the elimination challenge, setting the stage for a fierce showdown. Ultimately, 12 talented contestants will be chosen to continue their journey in the competition.