The chefs meet and greet.

We have a feeling Kevin shouldn't be out in the sun for too long.

The chefs grab their knives and head to the Top Chef kitchen.

Padma wasn't kidding -- this season IS full of surprises. The Stardust dancers, everyone!

The chefs enter the Top Chef kitchen.

I've got the golden ticket! Or not.

No, seriously, it's the Stardust dancers.

The chefs are presented with the ingredients for their mise-en-place relay race.

Done!

One of the Voltaggio brothers (who can tell them apart yet?) gets cookin'.

"You talkin' to me?"

Kevin is focused.

Chefs Tom Colicchio and Wolfgang Puck hang out before Judges' Table.

The chefs stew ... in the Stew Room.

Eli and Hector bond in the Stew Room.

Didn't anyone ever tell Chef Puck that it isn't nice to point?

Our esteemed Judges' Table

The winning chefs