In this episode, the first three candidates are put through a gruelling hands-on interview process. Their first hurdle is the highly skilled task of filleting a halibut. The pressure is then on for them to create a Michelin-standard signature dish, but before then it's time for a face-to-face interview with Alex and the Cunliffe family. Will family man Simon impress with his enthusiasm, or will globetrotting Frenchman Nicolas impress with his international CV? At the end of the day, one chef will be selected to go through to a final interview at the end of the week.