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The top 15 competing chefs are officially introduced, after having served as judges for the previous episode, 4-Star All Stars. A Quickfire Challenge is then announced, where the chefs have 10 minutes to create an amuse bouche from the ingredients which they sampled at their welcome party; a second rule is established: they can only use the implements provided by the caterers. After the Quickfire Challenge winner is picked, the contestants are whisked back to their digs at the Fontainebleau Resort in Miami. The next morning, the chefs face off in the Elimination Challenge, a protein-heavy buffet of unusual ingredients in which they are to create their best version of Surf 'n Turf. With 30 dollars to shop for extra ingredients and 2 hours to prepare, they serve the four judges, which includes special guest Anthony Bourdain.