Everyone wrote Mise en Place off as another cheap reality competition knockoff tv series because the premise was identical to a much better cooking show in which two teams of amateur chefs competed for a lucrative position at a Michelin 5-Star restaurant, while working in a restaurant-style kitchen set up in the television studio sound stage.
In order to test the rookie chefs’ knowledge base and skills, a series of cooking challenges that escalated in difficulty were designed to eliminate weaker contestants until there was a single winner.
Despite this similarity, the show set itself apart immediately in the very first episode during the “Eat It, Now Meat It” challenge, where chef-contestants had to recreate a protein dish prepared by celebrity chef and host, Jacquez Devereaux, by taste alone. The loser of the challenge faced elimination after the host delivered the show’s signature catchphrase, “You have been cut from the line, prepare to be served.”
When it was later revealed that the protein in the dish was human flesh which also had to be correctly identified by gender, nationality and country and city of origin, in order to secure a win, and the loser was escorted to the show’s abattoir to be cut into sections for the next competition, the show became an instant ratings success.
MADD FICTIONAL 
Wow! This took a gruesome turn. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea but I have to admit that I’d watch it!
LikeLiked by 1 person
If this was a real show, Suranne, I doubt that you would be the only viewer (we’re secretly a morbid race of beings).
LikeLiked by 1 person
Bravo. I loved this.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I appreciate the compliment, Cuca, more than you could know.
LikeLiked by 1 person
That made me chuckle!
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s one wicked sense of humor you have, Fernando.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I enjoy reading your stories. Stories thrive upon complication. It’s the necessary ingredient. Thank you so much!
LikeLiked by 1 person
And I enjoy knowing that you enjoy the posts. All the thanks go to you, Peri!
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s what you get for joining a reality tv show. Very creative, dude.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Well, that is the role of any chef worth their salt, to serve the best meal possible. Cheers for the compliment!
LikeLiked by 1 person
This is hilarious!
“gender, nationality and country and city of origin”
They forgot to mention temperament and last facial expression.
You always manage to spring such a surprise that the reader can only say ‘Bravo! Well done!’
I’m sure many must have landed on the next plate. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
“Temperament and last facial expression” is a part of the season two additions.
Cheers for the compliment.
LikeLiked by 1 person