The cheftestants have their game faces on as they await instructions for the quickfire.

Susan and Rick test their impeccable palettes in the first round.

The battle becomes more heated as Rick, Jonathon, and Susur face off in the second round.

The cheftestants await their "surprise" skeptically.

The already have enough on their plates.

The suspense builds...

...and surprise! A birthday cake for Jonathon!

Susur and Susan plate Jonathon's birthday cake.

The other cheftestants join in.

Nothing like a good cake break in the middle of intense competition.

Jonathon is touched; he had never expected a birthday surprise such as this.

Cake trumps competition as the cheftestants enjoy their surprise.

The cheftestants let their guards down, puttng the stress of the upcoming challenge aside.

Susur picks out the perfect meat for his dish.

A dish for the Goddess of Love and Beauty isn't complete without boquets of flowers.

Marcus is ready for war.

Rick runs around Whole Foods, gathering his ingredients.

The cheftestants line up with their goods, ready to cook.

Susur begins to marinate his pork loin in Chinese wine.

The birthday boy preps vegetables for his Poseidon dish.

Marcus fights through back pain to continue cooking.

God of the Underworld and Goddess of Love face off.

Susur is all-business while focusing on his dish.

Rick begins to scare Susan with his Hades impressions.

Susur prepares his puree while contemplating the next step.

Rick strategizes for his hellish dish.

Marcus prepares his sauce for his tartare.

Is Jonathan contemplating his preparation? Or just taking a quick nap?

The Goddess of Love tries to seduce her customers with her flower arrangements.

The war is on.

Rick, Hades for the night, flashes a smile at the camera.

Susur plates quickly, overwhelmed by the number of guests.

Jonathan serves his Poseidon-inspired dish to the judges.

The judges taste and discuss the cheftestants' dishes.

Hades is ready for more customers.

Guests flood the event, eager to try the food of the Gods.

Jonathan serves his dish to a lucky duo.

The cheftestants take the heat from the judges.