Legendary Iron Chef Hugh Acheson takes on challenger Chef Alex Chen for a tomato-driven competition. Chef Acheson will bring Sous Chefs Sam Herndon and Ron MacDonald into the kitchen stadium, while Chef Chen brings Sous Chefs Connor Sperling and Kenta Takahashi into battle with him. Judges Franco Stalteri, Adam Gollner, and Mijune Pak will sample the final dishes, and declare a winner.

Iron Chef Amanda Cohen takes on challenger Chef Rene Rodriguez in a battle over cauliflower. Chef Cohen comes armed with Sous Chefs Shannon Murphy and Amanda-Lee Chesley, while Chef Rodriguez brings Sous Chefs Angie Ford and Razmon Poisson into battle. Judges Marie-Claude Lortie, Tara O'Brady, and Julie Van Rosendaal use their discerning palates to declare a winner.

Iron Chef Lynn Crawford takes on challenger Chef Jason Bangerter as they tackle venison. Chef Crawford is joined by her trusty Sous Chefs Lora Kirk and Michael Blackie, while Chef Bangerter brings Sous Chefs Daniel Angus and Philippe de Montbrun into the kitchen stadium. Judges Jonathan Cheung, Marie-Claude Lortie, and Suresh Doss must sample the final dishes and declare a winner.