The competition has gone to the birds as the contestants are woken up by the sounds of chickens running around their sleeping quarters. The two teams head to the kitchen and race to cook some chickens. Chef Ramsay demands absolute perfection and will count the birds only if they are perfectly plucked. The winning team will get to dress up and fly the coop, while the losing team is sent to the fields to pick peppers. The dinner service requires the contestants to serve the chicken family-style at the tables, but nerves and inexperience could leave many families hungry.

The chefs receive their first challenge, create a gourmet pizza. The winning team will head to Santa Barbara for a gourmet meal, while the losers will be sentenced to taking pizza orders during dinner service and then deliver them, at which one contestant is rushed to the hospital after suffering an accident.