Unsuspecting Home Cooks Go to Battle
Host Eddie Jackson gives everyday home cooks the shock of their lives when he reveals that they've actually shown up not to audition, but to face off in a one-on-one cooking challenge against culinary greats like Alex Guarnaschelli, Geoffrey Zakarian and Anne Burrell.
Meet the Superstars 10 Photos
Get to know the 10 world-class chefs who will be going head-to-head with unsuspecting home cooks.
Episodes
See Episode GuideAlex Guarnaschelli vs. Jimmy
Eddie Jackson raises the stakes as he surprises home cook and real estate agent Jimmy with a beefy battle against world-famous chef Alex Guarnaschelli. Jimmy aims to impress at least one taster with his steak and stop Alex from taking the win.
Scott Conant vs. Gabrielle
Eddie Jackson hosts a great chicken battle between Army veteran and home cook Gabrielle and celebrity chef Scott Conant. Gabrielle attempts to wing her way to victory and prevent Scott from walking away with a full win.
Maneet Chauhan vs. Helena
Eddie Jackson shocks nurse and home cook Helena when he reveals a surprise face-off against celebrity chef and restaurateur Maneet Chauhan. Helena will have to handle the pressure in order to deliver a dish worthy of the win.
Marc Murphy vs. Wendy
Eddie Jackson packs in the pork when homemaker and home cook Wendy battles against celebrity chef and restaurateur Marc Murphy. Wendy will have to impress just one taster to keep Marc from sweeping the board.
About the show
Food Network star Eddie Jackson surprises amateur home cooks with the challenge of a lifetime: to go head-to-head in an intense, one-round cookoff against the most-competitive, acclaimed and intimidating celebrity chefs in the world. To even the odds, the home cook only needs ONE VOTE from a panel of random tasters to walk away with the $5,000 prize.
