Maneet Chauhan Bio

Maneet Chauhan's passion for all things culinary started at a young age. Seemingly born with a ladle in her hand, she started her culinary journey in her homeland of India, where she graduated at the top of her class at the Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, India's top culinary and hotel management school. After interning at India's finest hotels and kitchens, including names like the Taj Group, Oberoi Hotels and Le Meridien, it was off to the U.S., where she attended The Culinary Institute of America and graduated with high honors, sweeping all awards in her class. Maneet is a Food Network judge, host and competitor — as well as a two time winner of Tournament of Champions.

The Latest on Maneet

Bob Trudnak Becomes the First Competition Pitmaster to Win ‘BBQ Brawl’ Jul 7, 2026

Discover what circuit secrets and recipes helped earn this Pennsylvania pitmaster the title of “Master of ‘Cue.”

Meet the Chefs Competing in the First-Ever 'Guy’s Grocery Games' Global Games Tournament 13 Photos

Which Food Network star will take home the trophy and $50,000 in the inaugural Global Games?

Maneet Chauhan Is the First Video Guest on the 'Food Network Obsessed' Podcast Jun 5, 2026

“Food Network Obsessed” is bringing visuals to its behind-the-scenes podcast, with Maneet Chauhan as the first video guest to join …

Maneet Chauhan Says the Best Burger in Nashville Is Hiding Out at This Tex-Mex Restaurant Jun 5, 2026

You’re going to want a thick stack of napkins handy as you tackle this sassy, saucy masterpiece.

'Chopped Castaways': Meet the 12 Chefs Competing in the All-New Series 14 Photos

Ahead of the series premiere on Tuesday, May 12, meet the 12 chefs set to compete in this high-stakes series — the mystery basket …

Watch a Sneak Peek: 'Chopped Castaways' Comes to Food Network Apr 8, 2026

Stranded chefs battle each other and the elements in our new series "Chopped Castaways."

'BBQ Brawl': Meet the Season 7 Competitors, Captains and Judges 25 Photos

In the all-new season of Food Network’s BBQ Brawl, a new group of talented pitmasters from across the country and abroad vie for t …

Watch a Sneak Peek: 'Wildcard Kitchen' Season 3 Dec 17, 2025

Host Eric Adjepong is back — and he's challenging three all-star chefs to bet, bluff and backstab for cold hard cash and bragging …

Can Ghosts of Bobby’s Holiday Past Change His Victory-Hoarding Ways? 22 Photos

Last season was a Scrooge-worthy, Bobby-takes-all Holiday Throwdown sweep. Will hauntings from chefs Amanda Freitag, Esther Choi a …

Fill Out Your Official 'TOC: All-Star Christmas' Bracket Oct 29, 2025

Which team do you think will make it all the way?

'Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas' — Who's Competing 17 Photos

Ready to get your holiday celebration on? Learn more about the chefs competing in Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas Seas …

'Alex vs. America': A 'Chopped' Judge Showdown 25 Photos

The judges become the competitors when Alex Guarnaschelli takes on fellow Chopped judges and chefs Marcus Samuelsson, Scott Conant …

Can Maneet Chauhan Beat Bobby's Titans? 18 Photos

She's a winning BBQ Brawl team captain and the only two-time Tournament of Champions winner. And she hopes to prove she can win "o …

Georgia's Kyle Bryner Takes All in 'BBQ Brawl' Season 6 Jul 28, 2025

Hailing from a tiny Appalachian town in Northeast Georgia, Kyle Bryner brought grit, kindness and innovation to help him emerge as …

'BBQ Brawl': Season 6 Captain's Signature Dish Challenge 23 Photos

In Season 6 of Food Network’s BBQ Brawl, the team captains kick things off with a follow-the-leader challenge, choosing a main pro …

All About Maneet Chauhan Jun 9, 2025

Get to know the multitalented Food Network chef, host and restaurateur — learn about her culinary journey, philanthropic work, cel …

'BBQ Brawl': Meet the Season 6 Competitors, Captains and Judges 25 Photos

In the all-new season of the Food Network series BBQ Brawl, some of the best pitmasters in America team up (and go head-to-head) f …

Maneet Chauhan's Top Recipes 14 Photos

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Spice up your dishes with Maneet Chauhan's bold favorites.

Antonia Lofaso Says Playing Golf Was the Secret to Winning 'Tournament of Champions VI' 11 Photos

The TOC VI champion sits down with Food Network for a Q&A about her win, the last six years of competing in TOC and more.

'Tournament of Champions': What Are the Winners Up to Now? 11 Photos

Catch up with your favorite TOC winners — and learn where to experience their unique food.

The Chopped Judges' Best Recipes 27 Photos

Channel the Chopped judges at home with this collection of their top recipes.

Top Moments of Chopped After Hours: Chocolate Obsession 9 Photos

Chopped judges Maneet Chauhan, Scott Conant and Amanda Freitag cook with dessert baskets from a chocolate-themed episode.

Top Moments of Chopped After Hours: Break a Crab Leg 9 Photos

Host Ted Allen and judges Marc Murphy and Maneet Chauhan take on the entree basket from a Chopped episode.

Top Moments of Chopped After Hours: Hoofin' It 9 Photos

The judges cook with the same basket ingredients from the appetizer round of Chopped: Hoofin' It.

Top Moments of Chopped After Hours: Hot Stuff 6 Photos

Judges Alex Guarnaschelli, Marc Murphy and Maneet Chauhan take on the dessert round from the Hot Stuff episode.

Top Moments of Chopped After Hours: Late-Night Food 6 Photos

Judges Geoffrey Zakarian, Scott Conant and Maneet Chauhan take on the dessert round from the Late-Night Food Brawl episode.

Top Moments of Chopped After Hours: Chocolate 9 Photos

Maneet, Marc and Aarón enter the Chopped kitchen to take on the entree round baskets from the Chocolate Competition episode.

Top Moments of Chopped After Hours: Mix and Mache 10 Photos

The Chopped judges take on an entree basket of daikon, squid, lobster bisque and baby leeks on Chopped After Hours: Mix and Mache.

Top Moments of Chopped After Hours: Italiano 8 Photos

The judges cook with the same basket ingredients from the appetizer round of Chopped: Competition Italiano.

Most Popular Recipes

All Recipes by Maneet Chauhan

Masala Omelet Sandwich

Kerala Fish Fry

Masala Rib-Eye Steak and Cumin Potatoes

Whole Wheat and Sorghum Aloo Parathas

Bhel Puri Chaat

Beef Keema Vindaloo with Pilaf

Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie

Chicken Biryani

Murukku

Chai

Masala Omelet Sandwich

Aloo Gobi

Pork Vindaloo

Paneer

Saag Paneer

Shammi Kebab Sliders

Grilled Tandoori Cauliflower Wraps

Salted Caramel Monkey Bread

Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese

Sweet Potato Pakora Chaat

Pumpkin Kheer

Seekh Kebab Corn Dogs with Mint Mustard Sauce

Peach Jam and Bourbon Pecan Baked Alaska

Southern Belle Mint Julep

Dark Chocolate Cayenne Football Whoopie Pies

Pork Vindaloo Walking Taco Pie

Poori

Naan

Lachha Parathas

Jackfruit Biryani

Poha

Samosas

Parathas 2 Ways

Besan Chilla

Thandai Tres Leches Cake

Onion and Spinach Pakora with Cilantro Chutney

Holi Rasgulla

Goat Lukhmi with Mango Mint Chutney

Shahi Tukra

Palak Paneer

Halwa Carrot Cake

Aloo Chaat with Green Chutney

Nadir Monji (Spicy, Crispy-Fried Lotus Root) with Tamarind Chutney

Gajar ka Halwa (Carrot Pudding with Saffron and Pistachios)

Chapatis with Ghee

Panch Puran Nasi Goreng

Thukpa

Indian-Style Chile Chicken

Coconut Kesari Mexican Churros

Naanzanella Salad

Garlic Naan

Chicken Tikka Masala

Pistachio Ladoo

O.M.Ghee Snack Mix