Fire up your grills, get your grocery shopping out of the way and sharpen that chef’s knife. We’ve got a list of the top 15 best cooking shows to watch on TV right now to inspire you to whip up a gourmet treat for your friends and family tonight.
Keep an eye on this list as it is updated with the latest and greatest cooking shows, so you can be sure you’re in the loop. From Beat Bobby Flay to Worst Cooks in America, this list will help foodies stay up to date on the most popular cooking shows available.
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TOP 15 COOKING SHOWS TO WATCH
Let’s get started. Here are the trending cooking shows that TV-watchers are enjoying right now, with all the information you need to check them out for yourself.
1. ‘Beat Bobby Flay’
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Who can beat celebrity chef Bobby Flay at his own game? In Beat Bobby Flay, two of some of the most talented chefs in the game compete for the chance to take on this culinary legend. The suspense builds as they fight tooth and nail, using every trick in their cookbook, to impress the judges and earn the chance at the ultimate face-off in the kitchen. Only one will get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to beat Bobby Flay and ascend from student to teacher.
2. ‘Guy’s Grocery Games’
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Enter the mouth-watering world of competitive cooking with Guy’s Grocery Games. Celebrity chef Guy Fieri hosts this high stakes cooking competition as chefs from around the country compete against the clock and each other in Fieri’s own grocery store, Flavortown Market. Filled with unexpected twists, a variety of culinary challenges and a compelling mix of personalities, each episode will hold you on the edge of your seat as you watch the chefs scramble to make the most delectable dishes. Don’t miss a moment of the fast-paced, culinary chaos on Guy’s Grocery Games.
3. ‘ Chopped’
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Step into the unpredictable world of Chopped, a cutthroat cooking competition show that’s as deliciously entertaining as it is suspenseful. Watch chefs from different backgrounds as they compete in a race against the clock, forced to create a masterpiece out of mystery ingredients. Each dish is critiqued by a panel of culinary experts, including Ted Allen, who hosts the competition.
4. ‘MasterChef’
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Watch culinary dreams come to life in MasterChef, a high stakes cooking competition show. Amateur chefs from various walks of life showcase their exemplary cooking skills in a bid to impress a panel of stern and unyielding judges, including the one and only Chef Gordon Ramsay. Each episode unveils a tantalizing array of dishes prepared with the utmost skill and creativity, with aspirations of satisfying the discerning palate of the harshest food critics. Immerse yourself in this gastronomical journey where talent, passion and a dash of competitiveness are key ingredients in the search for the next MasterChef.
5. ‘Girl Meets Farm’
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Girl Meets Farm is not just a cooking show. Molly Yeh, a city-bred food blogger, takes you on a delightful culinary journey as she adjusts to life on a Midwest farm. Balancing her roots in the Chinese and Jewish cultures with her newfound Midwestern lifestyle, she creates unique recipes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Experience the joy and challenges that come with tying traditional dishes to farm life, while appreciating the homely charm of rustic cooking on Girl Meets Farm.
6. ‘Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations’
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Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations is a delectable exploration of the world’s most unique and tantalizing cuisines hosted by Andrew Zimmern. Each episode takes the audience on a journey to uncover how different international cuisines have evolved over time, giving a historical perspective into the origins of these interesting dishes. This is not just a food and travel show: It’s a remarkable fusion of culture, history and cuisine. Join Zimmern as he indulges his adventurous palate, savoring everything from the most exotic to the tried-and-true local favorites in fascinating destinations worldwide.
7. ‘The Pioneer Woman’
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Indulge in a slice of life from the Oklahoma ranch of The Pioneer Woman. Join Ree Drummond, an award-winning blogger and best-selling cookbook author, as she whips up hearty, home-style meals for her large, cowboy-centric family. Her love for simple, scrumptious food is contagious, and her creativity in the kitchen is sure to inspire you to recreate her mouthwatering dishes right in your own home.
8. ‘Man v. Food’
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Man v. Food pits host Adam Richman against the meanest, most massive culinary creations America has to offer as he traverses the country, taking on local food challenges that push his gastric might to the limits. From flaming hot wings to towering burger stacks, Man v. Food provides a whole new perspective on comfort food. Follow Adam in his quest to conquer the nation’s most formidable and appetizing challenges in this hit food-reality show.
9. ‘The Great Food Truck Race’
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Jump into the intense and flavorful world of The Great Food Truck Race. Premiered in 2010, this nail-biting competition sees seven of America’s finest food trucks battling it out, vying to entice customers with their mouth-watering cuisine. Testing culinary skills and business acumen across various challenges nationwide, these mobile chefs must keep their kitchens hot and sales even hotter. In a race where losing could mean going home, the stakes have never tasted this flavorful. Grab a seat and get ready to embark on a food adventure across the country like no other.
10. ‘Carnival Eats’
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Carnival Eats with host Noah Cappe takes you on a gastronomic journey to different carnivals, fairs, and festivals to sample some of the most delectable and outrageous treats that the world of amusement park food has to offer. Be prepared to be astonished at how ordinary ingredients are transformed into unique creations that are wildly imaginative and irresistibly delicious.
11. ‘The Food That Built America’
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The Food That Built America is an epic culinary journey through time and American gastrology. Learn about the visionary moguls and entrepreneurs who risked it all to bring their food inventions to the masses, including Coca-Cola, McDonalds, and other iconic food brands. From the invention of Hershey’s chocolate to the rise of fast food, this series tells the fascinating stories behind the foods and brands we love.
12. ’24 in 24: Last Chef Standing’
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Dive into the thrilling culinary world with 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing, a cut-throat competition for only the most determined of chefs. Audiences are drawn into a high-stakes game where talented chefs from different backgrounds face-off in hopes of being the “Last Chef Standing.”
Over the course of 24 hours, the contestants fight against the clock and each other as they navigate through 24 grueling challenges. Each episode is a captivating blend of intense cooking, unpredictable twists and significant setbacks that will have you glued to your seat. The culinary techniques and passion of the chefs will leave you inspired, making it a must-see reality show for food enthusiasts.
13. ‘Wildcard Kitchen’
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Welcome to Wildcard Kitchen, where culinary chaos and fierce competition collide. This cooking show isn’t just about creating the tastiest dishes, it’s a wild race against the clock where every second counts. In each exciting episode, talented chefs face unpredictable curveballs and out of the box challenges that push their culinary skills to the limit. Masterfully hosted by renowned star chef, colorful personalities and fiery kitchen drama stir up a viewing experience that will leave food lovers craving more. Watch Wildcard Kitchen to see who can withstand the heat and emerge as the ultimate culinary champion.
14. ‘Hell’s Kitchen’
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Step into the scorching pressure of Hell’s Kitchen, a high-octane cooking competition hosted by the renowned and notoriously tough chef, Gordon Ramsay. Since 2005, this show has been pushing ambitious chefs to their limits in pursuit of the prestigious head chef position at stake. Witness culinary prodigies duke it out in intense cook-offs and endure Ramsay’s blistering critiques. With tantalizing dishes, fiery disputes, and cliffhangers that leave you hungry for more, Hell’s Kitchen serves up a hearty feast of drama and suspense. Can anyone stand the heat, or will they be told to leave Hell’s Kitchen?
15. ‘Worst Cooks in America’
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Take a hilarious journey from disaster to master in the culinary competition show, Worst Cooks in America. Under the watchful eyes and expert guidance of acclaimed professional chefs, amateur cooks with questionable kitchen skills are pushed to their limits in a bid to transform them into confident home cooks. Witness as they stumble, fumble, yet ultimately grow, adding a hearty sprinkle of slapstick humor and a pinch of suspense to proceedings. This isn’t just a show about cooking, it’s a testament to the trial, error and triumph that fuels personal growth. Tune in, and you might learn a few valuable kitchen hacks along the way.
And there you have it: the top 15 cooking shows to stream at home. Stay tuned for updates to come, so you can keep up with the best content available right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the most popular professional TV chefs?
Bobby Flay, Gordon Ramsey, Ree Drummond, David Chang, Jamie Oliver, and Cat Cora are all popular celebrity TV chefs.
What channel has the most cooking shows?
The Food Network
What happens to the prepared and leftover food on cooking shows?
It's often either eaten by the cast and production crew or donated to charity.
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