Tonight, it's the last quarter-final, and the week's bestchefs return to do battle once more. They all want a place inknockout week, but to get there they'll have to impress thejudges, as well as some special guest diners who might justknow a thing or two about food.It's the invention test first,and this time the judges would like a dish centered aroundbeetroot. They can raid the larder for anything they like, aslong as the beetroot is shown off in its best light. This isone vegetable that lends itself just as well to sweet dishes asit does to savoury ones, so creativity should be off thechart.The infamous critics challenge comes next, which mighthave even the most seasoned chefs looking towards the exit.Hoping for some mind-blowing plates of food tonight are LeylaKazim, Grace Dent and Jay Rayner. This is a real chance forthe contenders to cement themselves in the minds of theseinfluential diners.Those that impress the most will nab one ofthe last few places in knockout week, and still be in with ashot at becoming MasterChef: The Professionals champion 2024.
