: Participants were tasked with giving "new life" to classic Ukrainian and Soviet-era dishes, including: Herring under a fur coat (Selyodka pod shuboy) (Stuffed cabbage rolls).
: The primary task required teams to open two conceptual restaurants simultaneously . This was designed to test their ability to switch instantly between different culinary styles and management strategies. Traditional Modernization
: The specific concepts for the restaurants were determined by a "wheel of fortune," adding an element of unpredictability to the high-stakes round. Results and Finalists
While this specific episode served as a semi-final gatekeeper, the season eventually culminated in a "super-final" featuring four prominent chefs from previous iterations of the show: (Finalist, Professionals Season 2) Vladyslav Mitskevych (Finalist, Season 8) Vadym Bzhezynskyi (Pava) (Winner, Season 7) Oleksandr Bilodid (Finalist, Season 2). Where to Watch
You can find the full video of this episode, divided into multiple parts, on the official STB website or through the HOCHU.ua portal .
In the 15th episode of (aired on December 3, 2022), the competition reached a critical stage as participants fought for a place in the finals. The episode was characterized by complex restaurant-management challenges and a focus on modernizing traditional Ukrainian cuisine. Main Challenges