Watch a Sneak Peek: 'Chopped Castaways' Comes to Food Network

Food Network would never leave us stranded without a new iteration of our favorite show, Chopped. Enter Chopped Castaways. Hosted by Ted Allen, the eight-episode series strands 12 elite chefs on a remote island, where survival skills are just as critical as culinary talent. The all-new series premieres Tuesday, May 12 at 9|8c on Food Network and will be available to stream the next day on HBO Max.

What Is Chopped Castaways About?

Battling the elements across two grueling cooking rounds each week, competitors must build a working kitchen from basic supplies, earn their signature Chopped ingredient baskets through intense physical challenges and cook entirely over open fire. Each episode opens with survival-driven physical challenges — such as archery, spearfishing, diving in the ocean and digging in the sand — to secure ingredients for Round 1. Culinary heavyweights Gabe Bertaccini, Maneet Chauhan and Marcus Samuelsson serve as judges throughout the arced competition, offering guidance while deciding who advances — and who is chopped.

The season begins as a team competition before dissolving into an individual battle, raising the stakes as the chefs fight to outlast their rivals and claim the $100,000 grand prize. Only the most resilient, strategic and adaptive chef will survive island life and the pressure of the competition.

How to Watch Chopped Castaways

Chopped Castaways airs Tuesday nights at 9|8c on Food Network beginning Tuesday, May 12 and will be available to stream the next day on HBO Max. Keep up with all things Chopped Castaways on FoodNetwork.com/Chopped. Plus, get a sneak peek each week at some of the mystery basket ingredients, learn the judges' ultimate tips and tricks for mastering the Chopped kitchen and meet the new competitors. Head to Food Network’s social pages to hear daily chef confessionals, watch the judges hone their desert island survival skills and learn tips for using tropical ingredients. Use #Chopped and #ChoppedCastaways to follow all the action.