In the season 18 finale of "Hell's Kitchen," Chef Gordon Ramsey announced the Rookies vs. Veterans winner, Ariel Fox. Fox previously competed in season 6 of "Hell's Kitchen" and placed third.

 

This season, Fox returned "with a decade more experience and an undeniable determination, which ultimately lead her to victory," says the FOX press release.

 

The veteran Ariel Fox and rookie contestant Mia Castro went head-to-head for the final dinner challenge, but it was Fox's menu that defeated Castro.

 

The winning menu from Ariel Fox:

 

Appetizers:

 

Shrimp ceviche rojo with mixed chips

(tarot root, purple potatoes, sweet potatoes, green plantains)

 

Pork dumpling

 

Scallops with warm corn, pablano and shishito succotash, and sweet corn soubise

 

Baby gem salad with "Mexican ranch" shaved radish, pepitas, pickled pinto beans, roasted jalapeño and lime vinaigrette 

 

Entrees:

 

Pollo a la brasa

 

Mackerel veracruzana

 

Rib cap Mole

 

Wagyu Strip with chili salt and corn esquitas

 

Desserts:

 

Passionfruit 'napoleon' with raspberry white chocolate and Thai lime whipped cream

 

Churros with cajeta, anglaise, chili hot chocolate

 

The grand prize Fox won includes a position at the world's first Gordon Ramsay HELL'S KITCHEN Restaurant at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and $250,000.

 

Photo credit: FOX