Host Tyler Florence welcomes the final three teams to Louisville, Ky., and hops on the trucks with a taste challenge featuring Kentucky's state fruit -- the blackberry. The pressure grows as the teams search the city for the perfect sales location, and only the top-selling team is guaranteed a spot in the finale. For the last redemption battle of the season, guest judge Kelsey Murphy tasks the teams with creating a dish centered around another Kentucky classic, beer cheese. With rain pouring down and emotions running high, one truck's journey comes to an end while the last two teams race to the finale!
Season four starts in Los Angeles, under the Hollywood sign, where host and chef Tyler Florence greets the eight teams fighting for their chance to win the grand prize of $50,000 and their own food truck! For the first challenge, the teams must go high class, selling one signature dish in Beverly Hills, Calif., but that dish must be sold for at least $20. The second challenge takes place in San Francisco, where they teams can only sell a NEW signature dish. The team to sell the least amount with their two signature dishes is sent home.
Jeffrey has some really great news--he's signed a book deal--so Ina's throwing him a surprise celebration dinner for two made up of all the things he loves best--French Bistro style food and a classic cocktail to kick start the party. Recipes include: Steak Au Poivre, Matchstick Potatoes, Strawberry Tarts, Whisky Sours.
Four new formidable young competitors fight to get to the finale, but in the first round, nerves and indecision keep everybody guessing whether all the teen chefs will finish their sausage appetizers. Seafood surprises await the teen chefs in round two, then some breakfast items take on a creative form in the dessert basket.