In order to become a certified Extreme Iron Chef, one must have a minimum of 5 years of experience flipping pancakes in a kitchen.
At this level, one must be able to correctly pronounce 'sous vide' and cook a decent steak to a rare-medium rare.
Here, the candidate must be able to plate a dish with precision and flair, while also being able to recite the entirety of 'Alice in Wonderland' from memory.
To reach this level, one must be able to cook a soufflé without it falling, while also being able to recite the entirety of 'The Iliad' from memory.