Only in this way can they truly demonstrate their skills, right?

It’s just like asking a Michelin three-star chef to make street-style noodles.

This isn’t just a question of overqualified people doing trivial tasks.

For such an important competition, they’re actually testing snacks?

The most important thing is that all their various preparations were aimed at high-end cuisine. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Who would have thought that in this competition, they’d be testing something so ordinary.

Besides, the winners aren’t going to make street food; they’ll definitely go to high-end restaurants.

So, what is the point of this challenge!

At this moment, Gu Changfeng said, "Chinese cuisine is extensive and profound, with a wide variety. As a chef, you might only excel in one specific category. But if you want to stand out in our Changping Competition, you need to be well-rounded."

"The judges present, although each specializes in one area, that doesn’t mean they’re not proficient in others. They are equally outstanding in other areas. It’s just like teachers Guo Wenbo and Ye Huasong at Changping Academy; they had to choose one subject to teach and couldn’t be responsible for all courses, so it appears they are more specialized in Cantonese cuisine and desserts. But that’s not true."

"Lowell has been exploring different cuisines around the world, constantly engaging in exchange programs outside of work."

"So, if you think that excelling in just one type of cuisine is enough, then on this stage, you won’t have any competitive edge, and you won’t go far."

"What does a chef do? Put simply, it’s about preparing delicious dishes for guests, ensuring they are satisfied. Guests’ appreciation of your dishes is equivalent to their appreciation of you as a chef. But are guests only those who go to high-end restaurants?"

"Food is the paramount necessity. People go to high-end restaurants, specialty restaurants, internet-famous restaurants, and night market food streets. There’s so much to choose from. So, if you’re put in a high-end restaurant, you’ll perform; but if placed in a street food setting, you won’t?"

Guo Wenbo added, "Snacks, seemingly simple and unremarkable, are actually one of the most frequently encountered foods. The simpler and more unremarkable a dish is, the harder it is to make it stand out."

"Street snacks often have strong flavors, with heavy use of seasonings to mask the natural taste of the ingredients and to stimulate the palate," Guo Wenbo said, "So today’s theme is street snacks. How can you make a simple, even monotonous street snack, truly distinctive."

"However, don’t forget today’s theme; no matter how distinctive, it still must adhere to the street snack theme," Ye Huasong reminded, "I know many of you are eager to prove yourselves. But if it’s off-topic, we won’t even taste it. No matter how well it’s prepared, it won’t matter."

At this point, Luo Jialin announced, "Now, I will announce the rules of today’s competition."

"Today is the round of 50 to 30. As usual, the top 10 contestants from the preliminary selection have privileges. Each session’s privileges are different," Luo Jialin said, "And this time, the privilege for the top ten contestants is they don’t have to participate in today’s elimination round."

Everyone was stunned.

Immediately afterward, they looked at the top ten contestants with eyes full of unclear emotions, either jealousy or envy.

"You don’t need to feel it’s unfair. If you’re strong enough, in future competitions, you’ll also have a chance to enjoy special privileges. Of course, it doesn’t happen every round; it depends on luck," Luo Jialin said.