This round's theme is all about working with limitations. The contestants must create a dish that is not cooked, and then adapt when they're asked to plan a dish without knowing the kitchen equipment available to them. Guest Judge: Raphael Lunetta QuickFire Challenge: Create an Entree Using Only Raw Food Without any Cooking. Elimination Challenge: Create a Gourmet Breakfast for Mystery Athletes.
Elenco: Tom Colicchio , Padma Lakshmi , Gail Simmons , Hugh Acheson , Emeril Lagasse , Richard Blais , Graham Elliot , Ted Allen , Toby Young , Wolfgang Puck , Anthony Bourdain , Eric Ripert .