Beat Bobby Flay Season 27 Episode 18 Hate To Burst Your Shark

In episode 18 of season 27 of Beat Bobby Flay, titled "Hate To Burst Your Shark," two talented chefs go head to head to prove their culinary skills and take on the challenge of defeating Chef Bobby Flay. The show begins with the arrival of the host, who introduces the audience to the concept of the show and the two chefs competing. The competitors are Chef Chris Coleman and Chef Eliza Gavin, both of whom are eager to take on the Iron Chef and test their cooking skills.

The first round of the competition begins with a mystery box challenge, where the chefs are given a box of ingredients and tasked with creating a unique dish incorporating all of the ingredients. Chef Coleman chooses to create a dish highlighting his Southern roots, whereas Chef Gavin draws inspiration from her experiences traveling around the world and creates a fusion dish. As the clock ticks down, both chefs hustle to finish their dishes in time for the judges to taste.

After tasting both dishes, the judges deliver their verdict. Though they admire Chef Gavin's innovative approach, they ultimately award Chef Coleman the win for his clever use of the mystery box ingredients. As a result, Chef Coleman gets to choose the dish he will prepare in the final round, pitting his skills against Chef Bobby Flay.

In the final round, Chef Coleman chooses to prepare a shark dish, hoping to showcase his culinary expertise from his Southern roots. Chef Flay, on the other hand, chooses to prepare a deconstructed version of a lobster dish, which he is known for. As the chefs race against the clock to prepare their dishes, they begin to encounter challenges. Chef Flay is having difficulty balancing the flavors of his dish, while Chef Coleman is struggling to finish his dish in time.

When the time is up, both chefs present their dishes to the judges. Chef Coleman's dish features perfectly grilled shark with a tangy citrus sauce, whereas Chef Flay's dish features tender lobster with a rich, buttery sauce. The judges taste both dishes and deliberate before delivering their final verdict.

The winner of the competition is announced, and the victorious chef celebrates their hard-earned win. Both chefs congratulate each other on a job well done, showcasing the camaraderie that exists amongst chefs in the culinary industry. The show ends with Chef Flay inviting Chef Coleman to cook alongside him in his restaurant, proving that even though they were competitors, they share the love and respect for the craft of cooking.