MasterChef Junior (2013 - 2024)

Twenty-four cooks between the ages of eight and 13 prepare dishes for the judges.

The cooks participate in a mystery box challenge; the contestants have an hour to create a restaurant-quality burger.

The cooks test the stiffness of their hand-whipped cream by holding the bowls upside down over the judges' heads; beef Wellington challenge.

The cooks create dishes using foods kids don't usually like; the kids must create layer cakes in 90 minutes.

The kids split into two teams and take over a fine dining restaurant in Los Angeles where feedback from the diners and the head chef will decide the winning team.

The two remaining cooks prepare three-course menus; the winner is chosen.