Calling All Future Stars: Attend a Food Network Star Season 9 Open Casting

Bobby Flay, Giada De Laurentiis and Alton Brown

If you've ever found yourself watching an episode of Food Network Star and thinking "I can do that," now is your chance to show us what you're made of. We're currently casting Season 9 of this all-star show and looking for those with top-notch culinary know-how, an infectious television-worthy personality and the willingness to compete in the ultimate multi-month job interview. Think you have what it takes to impress Bobby Flay, Giada De Laurentiis, Alton Brown and top Food Network executives? If so, submit an online application and either attend an open casting call in one of the four cities below or send in a brief home video in which you strut your best culinary stuff.

Check out this all-in-one guide to Food Network Star casting to find more details on how to apply, rules and eligiability requirements and answers to common questions.

Philadelphia
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Loews Philadelphia Hotel

1200 Market St.

Philadelphia, PA 19107
Los Angeles
Monday, November 12, 2012
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel
2500 Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505
New York City
Friday, November 16, 2012 (Rescheduled from October 29, 2012)
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: Galway Pub

7 East 36th St.

New York, NY 10016
Chicago
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Time: 10am-2pm

Location: The Westin Michigan Ave.

909 N. Michigan Ave.

Chicago, IL 60611

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