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Hello, it's Cathy Marie. I called yesterday.

Please call me back. It's for a quote.

Thanks. Goodbye.

Our contestants have to make a very simple dish,

Eggs Benedict, with our star chef Lyna Deletto.

Coming right up on The Cook.

Order,

one ceviche verde , one pumpkin soup!

To follow, one tempura, one cannelloni.

Yes, Chef!

Okay, two covers.

One ceviche, one lamb, one soup and one beet organ.

Away!

For table 14!

Here goes.

Oh, my God, the smell in here every time!

It makes a nice change from Paris.

Hello, everyone!

Hello, Robin, what are you making?

A beautiful apple tart.

So you file the tarts?

Sure, like nails.

A little manicure! I'll come get one later, Robin.

What's this? Your new starter?

Our very colorful summer tomato.

With young shoots. Now that is pretty!

Is this a creation you've already tried out?

Yes, but it's ever-evolving, depending on what's available.

Try to do what I told you.

When you look at me, give the camera a smile.

People will connect with you.

Thanks, honey.

-What's this? -Lobster Parmentier.

Lobster Parmentier?

I noticed this when we came in. It's striking.

Our "beet organ."

Hello Cathy.

Can we add the balsamic vinegar?

The balsamic!

Honey and hibiscus powder will give it zing.

We stick with balsamic.

Drizzle it on.

How many covers do you do at lunchtime?

Around 60.

Really?

Order, one ceviche verde ,

one pumpkin soup. To follow, one tempura, one cannelloni.

Yes, Chef!

-Be ready with the lamb. -Yes, Chef.

Where's the monkfish at?

Ready, Chef.

Run it, please.

Baptiste, the two starters?

-Go, Baptiste. -Two starters on the pass.

Hot behind!

Away, table 16!

Okay!

This won't take long.

The beet. Care to explain?

I respected my dish's seasoning.

The problem is, you added capers to the John Dory,

too much basil to the roasted tomatoes…

Did they like it or not?

-That isn't the question. -It's the question all chefs should ask.

So I'll ask it. Serge, did they like it?

-Yes. -There you go.

I know people come for you, for the goodies,

the shows, your book and stuff.

But they come for my cooking too.

So show me some respect.

Let me make myself clear, Cathy. I can find ten like you in the trash.

You're part of my brigade, so you follow my rules. Period.

Start by removing your earrings.

Right. I'm out of here.

I've no time for some Z-list celeb.

You're unbelievable.

-You know where the door is! -Yeah, and I'll kick it in.

You know what? There's tons of jobs around.

At last!

Why didn't you pick up?

Ain't there a signal in your kitchen? You're taking the piss!

Gimme a break, Fatou. I came as fast as I could.

What's she done now?

Your face is a mile long.

She went and did it again!

The beet organ is my dish. She changed the seasoning

with her shitty balsamic.

It needs honey and hibiscus powder!

That's what makes it zing and taste less earthy.

Okay, what's this for?

Get me out of the Arctic!

Hang on, I drove 30 km for that?

Sure, you did. Because without fame, you're a nobody.

If a trip to the North Pole

can make me a global star, I'll go for it!

And so should you. You've got two options in life.

You act American and make tracks, like me.

Or you act French and moan on about hibiscus.

-Take my advice. -Fatou, I am making tracks.

Go on. It's recording.

Hi, I'm Fatou, single and 30. I was born in Wazemmes.

I recently did…

Hi, I'm Fatou, single and 30. I recently did…

All right, let's do it.

Hello, I'm Fatou, single and 30. I was born in Wazemmes.

I did an ad for Biovidis. I've been an actor for ten years.

I recently did an e-learning course with Jean-Michel Parquet,

the French voice of Mel Gibson in 1993.

You're such a pain.

Stop laughing, you're putting me off!

Hi Jérôme, it's Cathy Marie.

Remember me? You gave me your card…

Okay then, call me back. Talk to you in a bit.

Hi, it's Cathy Marie. Did you get my message?

Yes.

Sorry, I…

I wanted to know if you were hiring.

Because I've left Lyna Deletto. I felt like a change so…

Totally. She took it really well. We parted on great terms, but…

I was wondering…

How's your team? Are you…

With Jérémy?

Okay, but I trained Jérémy!

Changing chefs, sous-chefs, always refreshes…

My restaurant?

I told you about it?

Yes, but it's not even in the pipeline yet.

Okay, keep me posted.

Keep me posted!

HAUTS-DE-FRANCE AUDITION "GREAT CHEFS' SECONDS"

TAKE PART IN THE COOK SEASON 12

What's up?

Are you sure it's this way?

Yeah, positive!

Your satnav got it wrong.

It didn't.

It can't be here.

It is! The satnav says so.

It doesn't feel right.

Beyoncé sang "Don't Feel Right" and now she's in Madame Tussauds!

Thanks for that.

Go for it!

"Charming restaurant, demanding clientele!"

I'm going!

RECEPTION THIS WAY

What's his French score?

He's making progress. A ten.

See? In math too.

Trouble is, his grade level isn't a priority.

-Getting him enrolled is. -Excuse me. Hello.

I'm looking for Lorenzo Cardi. It's for the chef's position.

She's here.

-Hello. -Hi.

Hello. I'm Sabine.

I love Lyna Deletto.

Now you're here, I'll be straight with you.

We embellished a bit.

How's that?

Well, we placed an ad,

"Hostel for unaccompanied minors seeks cook."

We got zero replies.

We decided to change our approach. I wasn't really for it.

But Sabine kept insisting--

Sorry, I'm a bit lost.

I'd just like to know, the "charming restaurant"…

-Where is it? -Here, at the hostel.

As I said, we embellished…

The restaurant's here?

Yes. At first, you know…

-In the end… -And the "demanding clientele"?

They're minors,

unaccompanied, foreign and awaiting permits.

Migrants.

They're placed here on arrival. We assess their academic level

and help orient them.

As for the cafeteria cook's job,

the pay is 1,450 euros a month

plus board and lodging.

Let's go. It isn't for me.

Where?

Where now?

I don't know. I'm not a cafeteria cook!

You've got a better offer? First I've heard of it.

Cathy.

Make tracks!

Take the job, save up and open your restaurant.

She's gonna be a drag.

I can feel it.

-You okay? -Yes.

-Sure you don't want me to help? -No.

I'm happy to help. Very happy indeed.

There we go.

-Can I be straight with you? -Sure.

If you need anything at all,

just knock on my door.

-Don't hesitate. -That's kind, thanks.

-Where is it? -Upstairs.

But it's only a half story.