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Food Fighters |
Official logo
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Genre |
Cooking show |
Directed by |
Ivan Dudynsky |
Presented by |
Adam Richman |
Country of origin |
United States |
Original language(s) |
English |
No. of seasons |
2 |
No. of episodes |
18 (list of episodes) |
Production |
Executive producer(s) |
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- Ben Silverman
- Tim Puntillo
- Chris Grant
- Jimmy Fox (season 1)
- Laura Caraccioli (season 2)
- Jack Martin (co-exec, season 1)
- Jeff Kmiotek (co-exec, season 2)
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Producer(s) |
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- Jason Stewart
(supervising prod., season 1)
- Jeff Kmiotek
(supervising prod., season 1)
- Luke Conklin
(supervising prod., season 2)
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Production location(s) |
Los Angeles, California |
Running time |
42 minutes |
Production company(s) |
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Distributor |
NBCUniversal Television Distribution |
Release |
Original network |
NBC |
Original release |
July 22, 2014 (2014-07-22) –
present (present) |
External links |
Official website |
Food Fighters is an American reality based cooking television series hosted by Adam Richman that pits a home chef against five professional chefs in a series of cooking competitions for a chance to win up to $100,000. The series premiered July 22, 2014. On January 21, 2015, NBC renewed the show for a second season.[1] The second season premiered July 2, 2015[2] and concluded September 3, 2015. In season one, new episodes aired every Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on NBC,[3] while in season two new episodes aired every Thursday at 8 p.m. ET.
Format
Food Fighters bills itself as "one part cooking competition, one part game show."[4] In each episode, a contestant who is a home-based amateur cook comes to the show with a list of five of their best recipes to prepare on the show. The show is divided into five rounds, one round for each recipe. In each round, a mystery professional chef comes in to challenge the contestant. The chefs are represented as black silhouettes of themselves on a large video screen and on a graphic to the home viewer before being shown. Once the chef is introduced, the contestant chooses one of their recipes to cook against the professional, and they cannot prepare a recipe more than once. The contestant generally attempts to select a recipe that is not in the known style of the chef, as the chef does not know in advance what dish they will be cooking. After a set cooking time (varying from 15-25 minutes), the contestant's and the chef's respective recipes are judged by a group of five ordinary food-loving people known as the "Dinner Party" in a blind taste test, who discuss positive and negative aspects of each dish. A majority vote of the Dinner Party determines the winner of the round. Each round that the contestant wins earns them a cash prize. The first round is worth $5,000, the second round is worth $10,000, the third round is worth $15,000, the fourth round is worth $20,000, and the fifth round is worth double the amount of the contestant's previous winnings, making a top possible prize of $100,000. If the chef wins a round, the contestant does not win any money for that round but continues through the entire show.[5][6] If the contestant does not win any round prior to the final round, that final round will be worth $10,000.
The fifth professional chef that competes is generally a celebrity chef that has frequently appeared on other cooking shows, especially those on Food Network, including Cat Cora, Elizabeth Falkner, Duff Goldman, Lorena Garcia, Jet Tila, and Gerry Garvin.[4] The set of the show is unique from other cooking shows in that it is a two-story set, with the contestant cooking in a kitchen upstairs on an upper level while the chef cooks in a similar kitchen on the lower level.[7] The show also publishes the contestant recipes on their website.
Episodes
Season 1 (2014)
S1E1: Elisha Joyce
Professional Chefs |
Kevin Belton |
Jonny Giordani |
Michele Ragussis |
Marcel Vigneron |
Lorena Garcia |
Total Winnings |
Contestant Dishes |
Egg Rolls |
Fish Tacos |
Mango Tart |
Stewed Chicken & Rice |
Salmon & Quinoa |
$60,000 |
S1E2: Kena Peay
Professional Chefs |
Chad Ward |
Daniel Shemtob |
Deborah Benaim |
Stefan Richter |
Cat Cora |
Total Winnings |
Contestant Dishes |
Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese |
Milk & Cookies |
Spring Rolls |
Shrimp Po'boy |
Pan-seared Pork |
$100,000 |
S1E3: Annie Smith
Professional Chefs |
Kent Rollins |
Manouschka Guerrier |
Sharone Hakman |
Antonia Lofaso |
Gerry "G" Garvin |
Total Winnings |
Contestant Dishes |
Raspberry Soufflé |
Chicken Pot Pie |
Chicken Fettucine Alfredo |
Sweet & Spicy Shrimp |
Seared Ahi Tuna |
$90,000 |
NOTE: In addition to the cash, Annie Smith was given a Tobii eye tracking speech recognition device for her disabled daughter.
S1E4: Nick Evans
Professional Chefs |
Kent Rollins |
Elise Wims |
Vic Vegas |
Casey Thompson |
Duff Goldman |
Total Winnings |
Contestant Dishes |
Chorizo Tacos |
Chicken Wings & Dipping Sauce |
Mashed Potato Pizza |
Veggie Burger & Chips |
Eggs Benedict |
$70,000 |
S1E5: Cortney Anderson-Sanford
Professional Chefs |
Hop Phan |
Sarah Simington |
Stuart O'Keefe |
Eric Greenspan |
Lorena Garcia |
Total Winnings |
Contestant Dishes |
French Toast w/ Fruit |
Asian Salmon |
Chocolate Tart |
Lobster with Stuffing |
Biscuits & Gravy |
$100,000 |
S1E6: Jon Coombs
Professional Chefs |
Daniel Shemtob |
Devin Alexander |
Vic Vegas |
Eric Greenspan |
Cat Cora |
Total Winnings |
Contestant Dishes |
Scallops & Potatoes |
Macaroni & Cheese |
Caribbean Chicken |
Cookie Sandwich |
Shrimp & Grits |
$70,000 |
S1E7: Melissa Clinton
Professional Chefs |
Josh Stone |
Manouschka Guerrier |
Michele Ragussis |
Mike Brown |
Jet Tila |
Total Winnings |
Contestant Dishes |
Stuffed Chicken w/ Mashed Potatoes |
Meatballs w/ Ratatouille |
Pork Wellington |
Chicken Burger & Onion Rings |
Bacon Brownies |
$50,000 |
S1E8: Jim Stark
Professional Chefs |
Josh Stone |
Yaku Moton-Spruill |
Deborah Benaim |
Marcel Vigneron |
Elizabeth Falkner |
Total Winnings |
Contestant Dishes |
Fried Catfish |
Chocolate Cake |
Steak w/ Mushroom Sauce |
Baby Back Ribs |
Cheesy Polenta |
$70,000 |
Season 2 (2015)
S2E1: "I'm Bringing the Spice" — Jacky Herrera
Professional Chefs |
Ray Lampe |
Daniel Shemtob |
Stuart O'Keefe |
Danielle Saunders |
Antonia Lofaso |
Total Winnings |
Contestant Dishes |
Cheese Enchiladas |
Beef Empenadas |
Pan-fried Salmon |
Spicy Meatballs |
Berry Sponge Cake |
$50,000 |
S2E2: "You're in the Big Leagues Now" — Holly Haines
Professional Chefs |
Alejandra Schrader |
Daniel Shemtob |
Michele Ragussis |
Tiffany Derry |
Eric Greenspan |
Total Winnings |
Contestant Dishes |
Chicken & Waffles |
Catfish & Hushpuppies |
Steak Lettuce Wrap w/ Chimichurri |
Chocolate Cake w/ Strawberries |
Shrimp & Grits |
$45,000 |
S2E3: "This Kid's Got Moves" — Troy Glass
Professional Chefs |
Hop Phan |
Connie "Lovely" Jackson |
Chris Nirschel |
Keriann Von Raesfeld |
Rocco DiSpirito |
Total Winnings |
Contestant Dishes |
Mac & Cheese |
Chicken Tacos w/ Fresh Tortillas |
Banana Bread & Ice Cream |
Hamburger & Fries |
Fresh Pappardelle w/ Tuna |
$20,000 |
NOTE: In addition to the cash, 14-year-old Troy Glass was given a full two-year scholarship to The Culinary Institute of America.
S2E4: "This Cheerleader's Got Game" — Amber MacDonald
Professional Chefs |
Shariff Herndon |
Sarah Simington |
Viet Pham |
Brendan Collins |
Nadia G. |
Total Winnings |
Contestant Dishes |
Chicken & Wine Sauce |
Shrimp Scampi |
S'mores |
Spaghetti & Meatballs |
Sausage & Peppers Sandwich |
$70,000 |
S2E5: "Fighting Fire with Food" — Ryan McKay
Professional Chefs |
Dave Mueller |
Kai Kani |
Jamika Pessoa |
Brad Miller |
Lorena Garcia |
Total Winnings |
Contestant Dishes |
Spicy Chicken Wings |
Chicken Enchiladas |
Crepes Suzette |
Southern Breakfast Biscuit |
Shepherd's Pie |
$50,000 |
S2E6: "Fear My Skills, and My Heels" — Alyssia Birnbaum
Professional Chefs |
Ronnie Woo |
Manouschka Guerrier |
Michele Ragussis |
Katsuji Tanabe |
Brian Malarkey |
Total Winnings |
Contestant Dishes |
Walnut Brownies |
Pasta w/ Mushroom Sauce |
Fried Chicken Sandwich |
Butternut Squash Ravioli |
Fried Mahi Mahi w/ Sauce |
$35,000 |
S2E7: "The Lawyer Raises the Bar" — Zac Delap
Professional Chefs |
Deborah VanTrece |
Sarah Simington |
Sharone Hakman |
Chris Oh |
Fabio Viviani |
Total Winnings |
Contestant Dishes |
Pad Thai |
Chicken Tikka Masala |
Chili & Cornbread |
Cookies & Ice Cream |
Asian Pork Sandwich |
$60,000 |
S2E8: "Whiz Kid in the Kitchen" — Danielle McNerney
Professional Chefs |
Deborah VanTrece |
Alex Williams |
Jamika Pessoa |
Katsuji Tanabe |
Duff Goldman |
Total Winnings |
Contestant Dishes |
Scallops & Cauliflower |
Pork Chops & Apples |
Pasta w/ Cream Sauce |
Chicken Roulade |
Steak Tostada w/ Salsa |
$0 |
NOTE: When the contestant lost the first four rounds, it was announced that the last match would be for $10,000.
12-year-old Danica McNerney was given a trip to science camp from Education Unlimited and Sally Ride Science held at Stanford University,[8] and Walmart gave $20,000 to help with her mother's charity.
S2E9: "Home Cook Heavyweight" — Will Spencer
Professional Chefs |
Alejandra Schrader |
Connie "Lovely" Jackson |
Kayne Raymond |
Keriann Von Raesfeld |
Aaron McCargo, Jr. |
Total Winnings |
Contestant Dishes |
Chicken & Waffles |
Steak & Plantains |
Shrimp & Grits |
Crab Cakes w/ Remoulade |
Chicken Curry w/ Rice |
$35,000 |
S2E10: "This Soccer Mom Sizzles" — Alice Currah
Professional Chefs |
Stephanie Goldfarb |
Jason Febres |
Deborah Benaim |
Chris Oh |
Marcel Vigneron |
Total Winnings |
Contestant Dishes |
Clams & Curry Sauce |
Black Cod & Broccoli |
Pumpkin Pie |
Chicken Wings & Slaw |
Pork Fried Rice |
$30,000 |
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