Overview
- The Cologne finale, which aired Friday, centered on host Eric, an ex-circus director, who staged a glitter-filled dinner and served cheesecake on clean, unused trowels.
- Guests praised the striking look of the plates yet questioned some flavors, with Christin dismissing Gorgonzola as “moldy stuff” and Api eating ravioli she said she would not order in a restaurant.
- Eric’s showpiece evening earned 38 points, reflecting strong marks for spectacle without taking the week.
- Api topped the standings with a Persian-inspired menu and will donate the €3,000 purse to the foundation of her friend Toni Garrn.
- The 'Deko-Profis' theme put decoration at the forefront, using edible butterflies and pipettes of mandarin sauce to show how presentation can shape a cooking competition.