Though this massive arena is likely larger than most of the kid finalists' home kitchens, it's indeed equipped with everything they'll need to prepare Star-worthy meals for the mentors. Take a peek inside to see what's available to the competitors.
At the Ready
At any given time during competition, multiple cameras are set up around the kitchen, each set and focused to capture the kids' action during the challenges. The jib pictured here is responsible for many of the overhead shots.
Condiments Galore
Hot sauces, vinegars, oils, beans, mustards and more — there's no shortage of ways to add flavor and texture thanks to this all-star lineup of ingredients in the pantry.
Sweet Bites
There's more than just savory goods lined up on the shelves in the pantry. The rows of chocolate hold the promise of decadence in finished dishes.
Take Your Pick
With so many finalists competing in the kitchen at once, the culinary crew stocks multiple pieces of the same tool, such as strainers, cheese graters and mixing bowls, to make sure there's always enough.
Take Your Pick
From small stainless steel frying pans and deep pots to nonstick and cast-iron skillets, there's indeed a cooking vessel to get every job done.
Mission: Baking
Hand mixers, stand mixers, muffin tins and tart shells also line the shelves of the pantry, and surely there are multiple pieces of each available.
Chilly Environment
Multiple cheeses, fresh juice, several varieties of milk and stacks of eggs are up for grabs in this well-stocked refrigerator.
Demo Does It
Not only is there a row of stoves and a wall of ovens in the rear of the kitchen, but there's also a miniature demo kitchen to the side within the larger space.
Additional Equipment
In the demo kitchen, there are two more ovens, a five-burner stove and a refrigerator.
Just Like Home
To add to the comfortable atmosphere in the kitchen, the stage is dressed with colorful kitchen gadgets and tools, and there's even a light-up "eat" sign.
At the Ready
Each finalist's workstation is outfitted with basic ingredients and seasonings, such as oils, salt and pepper, plus common tools, including kitchen tongs, a whisk and a ladle, so the competitors don't have to waste time searching for these everyday items.
Plates Aplenty
Pureed soups, composed salads, hearty meats, fresh pastas — no matter what items the finalists want to dish up, there's a plate, bowl, cup or platter within reach.
Spotlight On: The Food
Believe it or not, it takes all of these cameras to capture a shining shot of the finalists' finished dishes.
Waiting for an Answer
This is the stew room, where the finalists congregate while the mentors are in the kitchen deciding who among the competitors will be spared from elimination and who will ultimately go home.
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