Lisa Fernandes

The chefs head to the Walt Disney Concert Hall to meet conductor Gustavo Dudamel, who inspires them to treat their flavour profiles like musical instruments.

The chefs create meals inspired by Los Angeles's unique taquerias, food trucks, mom-and-pop cafes, upscale eateries and ethnic cuisine.

The first elimination challenge takes the Chefs to the beach to cook a seafood meal - however, their only heat source will be fire.

Padma takes all the limitations off the table as the chefs can make as much food as they want and shop wherever they choose.

With one elimination to go before Restaurant Wars, chefs try to impress actor and restaurateur Danny Trejo by cooking with only a machete.

The final five travel to Italy, where the chefs must make an aperitivo for 30 locals from the town of Lucca that pairs perfectly with a Peroni beer. Then, they hunt the elusive white truffle which they must use in a dish for a Tuscan food festival.