Overview
- Montero defeated Miguel Torres in the closing menu duel, with the tasting led by the regular jury and guest chef Oriol Castro.
- She secured the first finalist jacket by precisely reproducing a dish set at pace by chef Virgilio Martínez.
- The final’s exterior test at Palacio Miramar in San Sebastián paid tribute to Martín Berasategui’s 50‑year career, with friends and family attending, including chefs Eneko Atxa and David de Jorge.
- Torres earned the second duel berth from the tribute challenge, while Juanjo Bona and Quique “Torito” Jiménez finished third and fourth.
- Both the winner and runner‑up receive a weekend course at the Basque Culinary Center, as the finale highlighted personal, family‑inspired menus.