The World Cook - Episode Guide

Sixteen world class cooks are paired up over two halves of non-stop action. Tasked with serving a signature dish that represents their home nation, each will be vying to beat their opponent in the hope of becoming one of eight quarter finalists. Featuring Fred, Emma and guest judges Jay Rayner & Joe Denison-Carey.

It's time for 'Catch of the Day' as the first pair of quarter finalists hit local markets and go fishing for their must-use ingredient. Featuring Fred, Emma and guest judge Daisy Lowe.

Majestic mountains, a special local cheese; and a cook-off set against an amazing Alpine backdrop. Featuring Fred, Emma and guest judge Shelina Permalloo.

The next pair of chefs arrive in a vibrant cultural hub on the canals and herring is on the menu. Featuring Fred, Emma and guest judge Joël Broekaert.

The beautiful beaches of the Adriatic; the last opportunity to claim a semi-final spot; truffles are the key ingredient.  Featuring Fred, Emma and guest judge Laura Jackson.

The culinary heritage of Italy; the stunning sights of Sorrento; learning from the masters of pastries and pastas - with a twist! Featuring Fred, Emma and guest judge Chiara Maci.

The World Cook concludes with an epic head-to-head.  Our two finalists discover traditional techniques; face their most difficult challenges yet; and create a gourmet signature menu for discerning diners, guest judges Marcus Wareing, Grace Dent & Jonathan Lopez as well as Fred and Emma.

In this tense opener, the first 8 international cooks go head-to-head serving their signature dish representing their home nation. Four places then await them in the first quarter-final, taking place on the sun-kissed beaches of Turkey. Featuring Fred, Emma and guest judges Crystelle Pereira, Atul Kochhar and Tuncay Gülcü.

The next 8 cooks face off for a place in the second quarter final in enchanting Iceland, where they will learn a number of techniques honed over generations. Featuring Fred, Emma and guest judges Crystelle Pereria, Atul Kochhar and Lárus Guðmundsson.

The first semi-final of the tournament sees our cooks tackling the ancient tradition of Peka in the Croatian historic city of Dubrovnik - otherwise know as the 'Pearl of the Adriatic'. Featuring Fred, Emma and guest Crystelle Pereira and Lucija Tomašić Šarić.

Our second group of semi-finalists travel to vibrant Crete, the largest island in Greece, where they will battle it out for the remaining place in the final. Antikristo and tzoulamas are the order of the day, each presenting their own unique challenges. Featuring Fred, Emma, Akis Petretzikis and guest judges Atul Kochhar and Panagiotis Magganas.

We conclude in the stunning resort of Khao Lak, Thailand where our remaining contestants' paths cross. Here they must create a menu representing their individual journeys, including a few local surprises. All that lies between them and the World Cook title is a restaurant full of hungry customers and three demanding chefs. Featuring guest judges Crystelle Pereira, Atul Kochhar and Chef Pam.