Ep 6. 11 Chefs Compete

11 Chefs Compete is the sixth episode of season five of Hell's Kitchen. The episode starts with the chefs arriving early at the kitchen, still tired from the previous night's dinner service. They learn that they will be cooking for what Chef Ramsay calls the "most discerning palates in America."

The chefs are split into two teams, the Red Team and the Blue Team, and their challenge is to create hors d'oeuvres for a black-tie event honoring the opening of a new restaurant. Each team must create six different hors d'oeuvres, and they have only 30 minutes to do so. The catch is that they will not know which of the hors d'oeuvres they have created will be served until the judges taste them.

The judges are a group of esteemed food critics and chefs, including Michael Bernstein, Art Ginsburg, and Mary Sue Milliken. They will be judging the chefs based on taste, presentation, and creativity.

As the chefs race to create their hors d'oeuvres, tensions run high in both the Red Team and the Blue Team kitchens. The Blue Team is led by Chef Lacey, who is determined to win and prove herself to Chef Ramsay. The Red Team is led by Chef Ji, who is struggling to keep her team focused amidst the chaos.

When the judges arrive, the tension in the kitchens escalates even more. The chefs are nervous and hoping that the judges will be impressed with their creations. The judges move from station to station, tasting each of the dishes in silence.

After the judges finish tasting, Chef Ramsay reveals which dishes will be served at the black-tie event. The Blue Team's dishes will be served, making them the winners of the challenge.

For their punishment, the Red Team is tasked with cleaning the kitchen and prepping for the next dinner service. The Blue Team, on the other hand, gets to enjoy a day of pampering and relaxation at a spa.

During dinner service, the chefs struggle to keep up with the orders. The Blue Team struggles early on, with Chef Lacey undercooking fish and Chef Ben forgetting orders. The Red Team, meanwhile, is more organized but is slowed down by Chef Charlie's lack of communication.

As the night progresses, both teams continue to make mistakes. Some of the diners are unhappy with the service, and Chef Ramsay becomes increasingly frustrated. He yells at the chefs, reprimanding them for their mistakes and poor communication.

Despite the chaotic dinner service, both teams are able to push through and finish the service. Chef Ramsay calls the chefs into the dining room, where he announces that it was the worst service yet. He also reveals that no one will be going home, and that they will all have another chance to prove themselves.

The episode ends with the chefs heading back to the dorms, relieved that they will get another chance. They know that they will have to work harder and communicate better if they want to survive in Hell's Kitchen.