<P> In the episode `` My So - Called Trifle '' ( season 12 episode 3 ; 13 March 2016 ) , a chef was eliminated for the first time due to ( self - inflicted ) injury - cutting off her fingertip . Instead of elimination , all the remaining chefs made it through to the next round , and the best chef of the round was selected , who then had their money total reset to the full amount . This led to a new record for most spent at $35,300 and also least won at $300 . </P>
<P> In the episode `` My So - Called Trifle '' ( season 12 episode 3 ; 13 March 2016 ) , a chef was eliminated for the first time due to ( self - inflicted ) injury - cutting off her fingertip . Instead of elimination , all the remaining chefs made it through to the next round , and the best chef of the round was selected , who then had their money total reset to the full amount . This led to a new record for most spent at $35,300 and also least won at $300 . </P>
least amount of money won on cutthroat kitchen
least amount of money won on cutthroat kitchen
$300
$300