Dan and fellow judges Sohla and Will welcome ten chefs to The Big Brunch kitchen for a chance to fulfill their dreams with a $300,000 prize. Their first challenge: create a starter and a main celebrating their culinary past and future.

The chefs crank up the heat when they're asked to create a hangover cure cocktail and small bite followed by a diner-inspired main course. But while this boozy brunch will see new chefs rising to the top, one hopeful will be sent home.

After getting a seasonal surprise at a farmer's market, the remaining chefs are tasked with creating vegan and vegetarian dishes. Back in the kitchen, Danielle feels pressure to prove she's more than a baker, and old wounds open for Catie.

Fine Dining Day sees the chefs impressing the judges with their flavor-packed amuse-bouche starters and a surprise test in collaboration when they're placed in teams to create a three-course tasting menu for the mains.

The final five chefs are eager to to impress legendary pastry chef Dominque Ansel with their Trendsetting starters, but after a disappointing show, Dan, Will, and Sohla reveal a shocking surprise for the main.

It's the Big Brunch Holiday Party, and the remaining chefs are tasked with creating festive party dishes. With the finish line in sight, J reflects on family, while Roman and Danielle are reminded of what's at stake back home.

With the help of some special guests, the finalists prepare to bring their A-game for the $300,000 grand prize. Their last challenge? Prepare 3-5 dishes and an effective business pitch to make their culinary dreams come true.