Buried within an excited throng, we stand armed with a list of questions and a plastic bag full of cook-books we just purchased and which we know we’re going to cherish forever — among them, Comfort Food recipes from Gary Mehigan, a book on cooking techniques of the duo and our personal favourite, Georgie Porgie, intended “for kids aged 8 to 80”. Chefs George Calombaris and Gary Mehigan haven’t signed them yet, but they will, right after they pick a winner from the cook-off, a contest arranged by Godrej’s Nature’s Basket, which allows three lucky Masterchef-fans to demonstrate their skills before these culinary gods. Judging by the broad smiles, the contestants couldn’t care less who wins — they get to meet George and Gary, that’s reward enough!