
American version of the culinary competition series that gives talented kids between the ages of 8 and 13 the chance to showcase their culinary abilities and passion for food through a series of delicious challenges. Celebrated food experts coach and encourage the promising hopefuls to cook like pros and teach them the tricks of the trade along the way.
Season 1 — 7 episodes
Here Come the Kids
Twenty-four cooks between the ages of eight and 13 prepare dishes for the judges.
School's Out...But the Masterchef Kitchen Is Open!
The cooks participate in a mystery box challenge; the contestants have an hour to create a restaurant-quality burger.
Whip It
The cooks test the stiffness of their hand-whipped cream by holding the bowls upside down over the judges' heads; beef Wellington challenge.

Bad Food Bares
The cooks create dishes using foods kids don't usually like; the kids must create layer cakes in 90 minutes.

Restaurant Takeovers
The kids split into two teams and take over a fine dining restaurant in Los Angeles where feedback from the diners and the head chef will decide the winning team.

Finale, Part 1
The top four cooks create dishes featuring chicken, with the cooks of two best dishes moving to the final round.

Finale, Part 2
The two remaining cooks prepare three-course menus; the winner is chosen.