Marcel's Quantum Kitchen

An LA philanthropist hires Marcel to cater an event to increase awareness of the Wildlife Waystation.

A clothing-line launch party for motorcycle maker Yaniv Evan includes a bike-shop makeover while Marcel serves up different takes on chicken-fried steak and macaroni and cheese. Behind the scenes, exhaustion and ego clashes expose frayed nerves.

A luau-themed party for surfboard innovator Steve Walden has Marcel and Robin surfing for inspiration. Included: short ribs are prepared, along with tabletop volcanoes that dispense pineapple dipping sauce.

An event honoring volunteer firefighters includes a makeover for the Los Angeles Fire Department Museum and a sampling of firehouse fare before Marcel whips up inside-out chili, baby back ribs and a carrot cake that resembles a camp fire.

Chrysler books an event for automotive design students, which has the team visiting Detroit to create a menu that includes an anti-gravity pizza, and a mishap forces Marcel to apologize to the guests in the Season 1 finale.