MasterChef Italia is the Italian version of the British cooking talent show MasterChef. The program features a series of challenges in which contestants must prove their culinary skills. These include knowledge of edible ingredients, exceptional creativity, and mastery of different cooking techniques and recipes; contestants are also expected to be able to adapt to different situations, employ strategy in the competition, and, when appropriate, show charisma. The judges are restaurateur Joe Bastianich and chefs Bruno Barbieri, Antonino Cannavacciuolo, and Giorgio Locatelli.