Who are the Peruvian chefs Gaston Acurio and Michelin starred Virgilio Martinez?
TOP Peruvian chefs Gaston Acurio and Virgilio Martinez will put the final four MasterChef 2018 contestants to the test.
Here's everything you need to know about the culinary pros...
Who is Gaston Acurio?
Gaston Acurio, 50, is a chef from Lima, hailed as the godfather of Peruvian cuisine.
In Peru he hosts his own cooking programme La Aventura Culinaria (The Culinary Adventure).
He also owns several Peruvian restaurant franchises including Gringacho and Super Chicha.
Gaston is a published author, having written two books - Peru: The Cookbook and Ceviche Power.
Who is Virgilio Martinez?
Virgilio Martinez, 40, is a Peruvian chef and restaurateur.
He received his culinary training at Le Cordon Bleu in Ottawa and London.
Virigilo has been head chef at Astrid & Gastón and Bogotá in Madrid.
His London restaurant Lima has been awarded a Michelin star year after year since 2013.
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When will Gaston Acurio and Virgilio Martinez appear on MasterChef 2018?
Gaston and Virigilio will appear on MasterChef on Wednesday, April 11, 2018.
As the final four contestants make a special trip to Peru, they will learn how to cook Peruvian food from Gaston.
They will also take on service at Central, the number five restaurant in the world.
In the end they will have to cook their own Peruvian style dishes for Gaston and Virgilio who will assess their efforts.
In the following episode on Thursday April 12, judges John Torode and Greg Wallace will whittle down the competition to the final three.