Often, the chef recruits additional chefs as the episode goes along. At this point, the team is often able to go shopping for additional ingredients, although the availability of items and the limited time often make selection of ingredients difficult (e.g., there may not be enough time to fully defrost a frozen item).
The chef typically recruits more chefs as the episode unfolds. By this point, the team often has the chance to shop for additional ingredients, although the limited availability of items and the short timeframe make selecting suitable ingredients difficult (e.g., there may not be enough time to fully defrost a frozen item).