The latest episode of Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 8, which aired on 5th February 2025 at 8 PM on Sony TV and streamed on Sony LIV, brought an intense Team Service Challenge that tested the culinary skills, teamwork, and creativity of all 11 celebrity contestants. The challenge took place at the prestigious Sahara Star Hotel in Mumbai, where the contestants cooked in a professional kitchen under high pressure.
With special guests giving their verdicts and a major twist announced by Chef Ranveer Brar, the competition became even more thrilling. Let’s dive into the full details of Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 8.
The Announcement of the Team Service Challenge
As the episode began, the celebrity contestants entered the Sahara Star Hotel and were greeted by the three judges—Chef Ranveer Brar, Farah Khan, and Chef Kunal Kapur. The judges introduced the first-ever Team Service Challenge of Celebrity MasterChef India Season 1, which would be an ultimate test of coordination, time management, and flavor execution.
Rules of the Team Service Challenge
- Two teams would compete against each other.
- The challenge would last 120 minutes.
- The Veeba Pantry would remain open throughout the challenge.
- Each team had to prepare a 5-course meal for 15-16 guests, including the three judges.
- Chef Ranveer Brar and Chef Kunal Kapur would guide the teams throughout the challenge.
- The losing team would head straight into the Black Apron Challenge in the next episode.
- The contestant who made the best dish would receive the Veeba Power Card.
Fixed Timings for Each Course
- 60 minutes – Welcome Drink
- 75 minutes – Veg & Non-Veg Starters
- 90 minutes – Main Course + Bread Basket
- 120 minutes – Dessert
Team Selection & Captain Advantage
Since Tejasswi Prakash and Kabita Singh had the top two dishes in the Winter on a Plate Challenge in the previous episode, they were chosen as the team captains.
Tejasswi was given the advantage of picking a knife to determine team selection order. She pulled out a knife with the number 2, meaning Kabita Singh got the first pick and an extra cook in her team.
Final Teams
Team Kabita Singh (Pink Team):
- Faisal Shaikh
- Dipika Kakkar Ibrahim
- Rajiv Adatia
- Abhijeet Sawant
- Archana Gautam
Team Tejasswi Prakash (Blue Team):
- Nikki Tamboli
- Usha Nadkarni
- Gaurav Khanna
- Chandan Prabhakar
A dramatic moment occurred when Tejasswi wanted to swap Chandan Prabhakar with Archana Gautam, but Archana refused to switch teams, feeling insulted for not being picked initially.
Roles Assigned to Each Team Member
Once the teams were finalized, they collected their ingredients and divided responsibilities.
Team Tejasswi Prakash (Blue Team):
- Welcome Drink – Nikki Tamboli
- Bread Basket – Gaurav Khanna
- Veg Starter – Usha Nadkarni
- Non-Veg Starter – Chandan Prabhakar
- Main Course – Chandan Prabhakar & Nikki Tamboli
- Dessert – Tejasswi Prakash
Team Kabita Singh (Pink Team):
- Welcome Drink – Dipika Kakkar Ibrahim
- Bread Basket – Faisal Shaikh
- Veg Starter – Kabita Singh
- Non-Veg Starter – Rajiv Adatia
- Main Course – Archana Gautam
- Dessert – Dipika Kakkar Ibrahim
Guest Verdicts on Welcome Drinks
After 60 minutes, the guests arrived, and both teams served their welcome drinks.
- Nikki Tamboli (Blue Team): Qamar Al-Deen Apricot Juice Drink
- Dipika Kakkar Ibrahim (Pink Team): Coffee Kahwah with Dates Stuffed
Winner of the First Round:
The Pink Team (Kabita Singh’s team) won the welcome drink round, as the majority of guests preferred Dipika Kakkar’s Coffee Kahwah.
The Big Twist – Sand or Grill?
Just when both teams thought they had a strategy, Chef Ranveer Brar threw a major curveball!
He announced that the two team captains, Kabita Singh and Tejasswi Prakash, had to make a choice between “Sand” or “Grill”—a mandatory element that had to be incorporated into one of their remaining dishes within the last 60 minutes of the challenge.
Since Kabita Singh had the advantage of first pick during team selection, Tejasswi Prakash got to choose between Sand and Grill first.
What’s Next in Celebrity MasterChef India?
As tensions rise in the Team Service Challenge, the upcoming episode will reveal:
- Will Tejasswi Prakash choose Sand or Grill?
- Which team will win the challenge, and which team will go into the Black Apron Challenge?
- Who will impress the judges the most and win the Veeba Power Card?
The drama, competition, and high-stakes cooking continue in the next episode of Celebrity MasterChef India Season 1. Don’t forget to tune in to Sony TV and Sony LIV for all the action!