Come Dine with Me: The Professionals

In Sussex, professional chefs face off in the kitchen. Will and Jack from MED, Amy from Ami Bistro, and Andy and Michelle from Big Fat Greek Taverna compete.

The show is a culinary competition set in Sussex, pitting professional chefs against one another in a head‑to‑head kitchen showdown. It follows a straightforward premise: seasoned cooks from local eateries gather to test their skills and creativity under the pressure of a timed contest. The line‑up features Will and Jack, the duo behind the restaurant MED, alongside Amy, who runs Ami Bistro. Representing the Big Fat Greek Taverna are Andy and his partner Michelle. Each team steps into the same cooking arena, where they must prepare dishes that showcase their individual styles while trying to outshine the other contestants. The format keeps the focus firmly on the food, the techniques employed and the quick decisions required when the heat is on. All the action unfolds within the Sussex kitchen environment, providing a familiar backdrop for the chefs and a clear stage for the competition. The programme’s structure ensures that the participants’ culinary expertise is front and centre, with the rivalry between the two MED chefs, the solo effort from Ami Bistro, and the pair from the Greek taverna driving the narrative forward. By the end of each episode, viewers see which team has managed to claim the top spot in this tightly contested culinary face‑off.