Overview
- The series debuts Tuesday at 9pm on ITV2, with episode one already on ITVX and further episodes this week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
- Ten young chefs work at a Port Vell pop-up under multi‑Michelin‑star mentor Jean‑Christophe Novelli, who oversees service and standards.
- The format blends real kitchen shifts with post‑service dates and nights out, with in‑show stakes including promotions, demotions, sackings and shock decisions.
- The cast skews early‑20s and includes social‑media names and notable ties such as Alan Pardew’s daughter Maja, Ballymaloe descendant Alex, and TikTok chef Akito.
- Early coverage reports intense first‑week tension, including a service shutdown after no dishes were sent for an extended period.