SEASON #5: WINNERS EVERY EPISODE.
EPISODE #1: Tournament of Champions Winners.
HOST: Eric Adjepong
PRIZE: $15,000
PLAYERS
1. ANTONIA LAFASO S-6 Winner Las Vegas, Nevada
2. TIFFANI FAISON S-3 Winner Boston, MASS.
3. MEI LIN S-4 Winner CALIFORNIA
SURVIVAL ROUND: Protein: Cod,
Produce: Cabbage,
Style: Nutty in 40 minutes.
JUDGES
1. Cat Cora,
RESULTS
1ST PLACE: Tiffani
2nd PLACE: Antonia
ELIMINATED: Mei Lin.
MONEY ROUND: Protein: Monkfish,
Vegetables: Kohlrabi,
Equipment: Box Grater
Style: Smoky in 40 minutes.
RESULTS
2nd place: Antonia won $5,000
1st place & WINNER: Tiffani won $10,000.
EPISODE #2: Alex vs. Chopped Judges
PLAYERS
1. MARCUS SAMUELSSON New York City, NEW YORK
2. MANEET CHAUHAN Nashville, TENNEESEE
3. SCOTT CONANT Scottsdale, ARIZONA
JUDGES
1. Jonathon Sawyer
2. Antonia Lofaso.
SURVIVAL ROUND: in 45 minutes.
-PROTEIN: Capon.
-VEGETABLES: Okinaw Potato.
- WHAMMY: Chicharrons.
- LIQUID: Tamarind Soda.
RESULTS
WINNER: Alex.
BOTTOM 2: Maneet & Marcus.
ELIMINATED: Marcus.
MONEY ROUND: in 45 minutes
-PROTEIN: Lamb Shoulder.
- VEGETABLES: Dandelion Greens.
- WHAMMY: Fortune Cookies.
- LIQUID: Root Beer Schnapps.
RESULTS
WINNER: Alex.
EPISODE #3: Alex vs. Thailand.
RE: About Thailand
PLAYERS
1. JET TILA Chef & Restaurateur Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
2. SUGAR SUNGKAMEE Chef of Jitlada " "
3. ARNOLD MINT Restaurateur Nashville, TENNESSE
JUDGES
1. Penny Chutima
2. Justin Pichetrungsi.
SURVIVAL ROUND: CARBS: 1. Rice or Noodles.
2. SPICE LEVEL: Mild or Spicy.
3. SERVING VESSEL: Bowl or Plate. in 28 minutes.
RESULTS
TOP 2: Jet or Arnold.
WINNER: Arnold
ELIMINATED: Alex - First time Alex was eliminated in first round.
MONEY ROUND: PROTEINS: Chicken, Beef, or Pork.
INGREDIENTS: Sapodila, Stink Beans, Salacca or Pla Ra.
TYPE OF DISH: Take-Out or High End. in 40 minutes.
RESULTS
3rd: Sugar - No Money
2nd: Jet - won $5,000
WINNER: Arnold -won $10,000
EPISODE #4: Alex vs. Winners.
Alex's Nightmares
PLAYERS
1. KEVIN LEE TOC S-5 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
2. TAYLOR FRANKEL Private Chef Vail, COLORADO
3. JONATHON SAWYER Chef & Owner Chicago, ILLIOUS
JUDGES
1. MANEET CHAUHAN
2. MARCUS SAMUELSSON
SURVIVAL ROUND: PROTEINS: Tri Tip, Fish/Chips or Wagyu Beef.
EQUIPMENT: Mortar & Pestle, Soda or Whipped Cream Siphon, Blow Torch.
STYLE: Upscale Appetizer, Glass Cloche, or White Linen Entree.
- in 26 minutes.
RESULTS
WINNER: Taylor.
2nd - Kevin.
No-One going Home.
MONEY ROUND: PROTEINS: Chicken Livers, Tofu, or Canned Sardines.
- VEGETABLES: Carrot Tops, Tarnips, or Lima Beans.
- TYPE OF MEAL: Ball Park, Cafeteria Lunch. in 45 minutes.
RESULTS
BOTTOM 2: Taylor & Jonathon. - No Money
WINNER: Kevin -won $10,000.
EPISODE #5: Alex vs. Her Favorite Chefs.
PLAYERS
1. CHEF GEOFFREY ZAKARIAN MASSACHUSETTS
2. GABE BERTACCINI CALIFORNIA
3. CHEF ROCCO DiSPIRTO NEW YORK
JUDGES
1. Aarti Sequeira
2. Mei Lin.
SURVIVAL ROUND:
PROTEINS: High-End Ingredients: Colatura, Black Garlic, or Uni.
EQUIPMENT: Vacuum Sealer, Handheld Broiler, or Smoking Gun.
LOCATION: Ocean Front Patio, Overlooking a Vineyards or Bright Lights Big City. In 40 minutes.
RESULTS
WINNER: Chef Gabe - gets to pick out item in next round.
ELIMINATED: Chef Geoffrey.
MONEY ROUND:
LATE NIGHT CHEF SNACK: Pizza, Ramen, or Ice Cream.
AFTER SHIFT DRINK: Old Fashion, Greyhound, or Margarita.
TYPE OF MEAL: Meal for Staff before Shift, or Meal for Critic During Shift. 40 minutes.
RESULTS
WINNER: Alex.
EPISODE #6: Alex vs. Mexico
PLAYERS
1. RAY GARCIA Ex. Chef Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
2. CLAUDETTE ZEPEDA Ex. Chef San Diego, CALIFORNIA
3. GUSTAVO ROMERO Ex. Chef Minneapolis, MINNESOTA
JUDGES
1. Bricia Lopez,
2. Daniela Soto-Innes.
SURVIVAL ROUND:
TYPE OF TORTILLAS: Pre-Made, or Masa & Water.
CHILIES: Mild Poblano, Jalapeno, or Habanero.
TYPE OF MEAL: Breakfast, Cena or Dinner. in 37 minutes.
RESULTS
TOP 2 DISHES: Claudette & Gustavo
WINNER: Gustavo
BOTTOM 2 DISHES: Ray or Alex.
ELIMINATED: Ray.
MONEY ROUND:
PROTEINS: Land or By Sea.
UNIQUE MEXICAN INGEDIENTS: Huitlacoche, Epazote, Chapulines, or Nopales.
STYLE OF DISH: 5 Star Dinner, or Street Food. In 40 minutes.
RESULTS
WINNER: Alex.
EPISODE #7: Alex vs. Restaurant Teams.
PLAYERS - Restaurant Teams
1. CHEF MICHAEL REED Ex. Chef Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
2. CHEF KEVIN TIEN Ex. Chef/Owner Washington, DC
3. DAVID VIANA Ex. Chef/Owner Aberdeen, NEW JERSEY
JUDGES
1. Michael Voltaggio & Bryan Voltaggio
SURVIVAL ROUND
- have Sous Chef with them.
1. TYPE OF MEAL: Bruch, Lunch, or Dinner.
2. TYPE OF DUO: Steak & Potatoes, Chicken & Waffles, or Surf & Turf.
3. TIME: 30 minutes.
RESULTS
WINNER TEAM: David & Brian.
BOTTOM 2: Michael/Kwini and Chef Alex.
ELIMINATED: Chef Michael/Kwini.
MONEY ROUND
1. PROTEINS: Rack of Lamb, Halibut, or Iberico Pork Presa.
2. CLASSIC SIDE: Coleslaw, Mac & Cheese or Creamed Spinach.
3. TYPE OF DISH: Linen Napkin, or Paper Napkin. in 30 minutes.
RESULTS
3RD PLACE: Chef David & Brian - No Money.
THE WINNER: Kevin & Paola - won $10,000.
EPISODE #8: Alex vs. Pastry
PLAYERS
1. KEYA WINGFIELD Owner/Chef Richmond, VIRGINIA
2. MELISSA YANC Ex. Chef/Owner Healdsburg, CALIFORNIA
3. KARINA RIVERA Pastry Chef Miami, FLORIDA
JUDGES
1. Stephanie Boswell
2. Sherry Yard.
SURIVAL ROUND
1. TRENDY BAKING INGREDIENTS: Avocado, Potato Chips, Miso, & Tahini.
2. FLAVOR PROFILE: Sweet or Savory.
3. WHERE DISH IS SERVED: Baked Sales or High-End Bakery.
in 60 minutes.
RESULTS
WINNER: Karina.
ELIMINATED: Keya.
MONEY ROUND
1. HOLIDAY THEME: 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Xmas, or Halloween.
2. KEY FLAVOR: Chocolate, Vegetable, or Fruit
3. STYLE: Rolled, Layered, or Filled. 60 minutes
RESULTS
3RD - Melissa,
WINNER: Alex won.
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