In this premiere, 20 legendary participants—ranging from past winners to those who fell just short of the title—gathered to compete for the title of the best chef once again. :

: While the season began in early 2022, it was briefly interrupted by the war and resumed later that year. Alexander Tsvigun was eventually crowned the winner of this special season.

: Contestants had to spin a wheel to determine their fate, a classic challenge with new twists for the "Battle of the Seasons".

The task involved elevating a simple potato to a restaurant-quality dish within a tight 5-minute window, with the chance to earn extra time by solving riddles.

Four participants—, Ruslan Luchkov , Sheva Dimarik , and Viktor Perekhrest —faced the season's first elimination challenge.

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: The expert trio of Hector Jimenez-Bravo , Olga Martynovska, and Volodymyr Yaroslavskyi returned to preside over the kitchen.

: Participants pulled cards from judge Hector Jimenez-Bravo featuring specific, often difficult ingredients for a sauce, such as halva , sauerkraut , or sprats . The "Black Apron" Battle :