Why Alton Brown Is the Cutthroat Kitchen Prop Master

Leave it to the host of this evilicious contest to not only ride in a tank but also wear a blueberry suit and don a bald cap.

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A New Kind of Funky Town

In honor of the 1970s-themed battle during his Time Warp Tournament, Alton went to great lengths — and circumferences — to bring disco back.

Meet Dr. Evil 2.0

When you're hosting an evilicious show, it's only natural that you dress up as Dr. Evil on Halloween.

Big-Time Sabotages

What with the chefs' diabolical challenges, like having to cook in that tiny car behind Alton, the scene in the Cutthroat arena was indeed a circus on a special circus-themed episode.

Better Hang On

Alton brought a taste of the rodeo to the arena while riding an especially fierce bronco.

A Culinary Battle

This camo-green tank made an appearance during a special episode that brought together members of America's armed services.

Dressing the Dish

When pumpkin pie is on the menu, it's only fitting that a chef don a pumpkin head to celebrate — or fear — the occasion.

An Elephant Entrance

Alton wowed the chefs when he rode into the arena on an elephant, which would later serve as one chef's prep station during a tikka masala challenge.

Alton Calls, London Answers

Two chefs were in for double trouble when Alton unveiled this double-decker-bus contraption that put them together to prep proper British pub fare.

Cutting Edge

If these teeth look sharp to you, that's exactly the point; one chef had to use this shark jaw as a cutting implement while executing poke.

A Roman Ride

This movable chariot served as one chef's home base for a doozy of a Caesar salad battle — and it came with a spiffy helmet, too.

Seeing Blue

Not one to shy away from a costume, Alton landed in this, a giant blueberry, which served as one chef's getup during a blueberry muffin test.

Comfy Cooking

Don't let Alton's feet-up pose and jovial smile fool you; one chef was in for a particularly tricky round when relegated to this recliner to make meatloaf.

A Super Sabotage

Just in time for a special episode devoted to big-game eats, these diabolical bleachers provided nearly all of the food — and the space — two chefs could use to make chicken wings.

A Different Kind of Jolly Suit

Much as a souffle puffs up, so too does this oversize suit, which one chef donned for making a souffle.

Thirsty for a Battle

It was Halloween again in the arena, and this time Alton brought the fear in the form of a ghostly vampire cape.

Sandy Sabotage

No one ever said that cooking on Cutthroat Kitchen was like a day at the beach.

Everyone, Meet Sally

In what's perhaps the ultimate take on farm-to-table cuisine, Alton unveiled a cow, Sally, whom one chef milked in order to gather the milk for a tres leches cake.

Giving Thanks for Sabotage

By now you know that Alton is a fan of suit sabotages, and this over-the-top turkey costume was just what this special Thanksgiving battle was missing.

Playing with Fire

Even a roaring flame is no match for the master of eviliciousness.

Right at Home

Alton's makeshift living room was anything but inviting when it turned into a prep station for two competitors making a TV dinner.

A Very Meh Birthday

The scene on set wasn't too happy when Alton forced one chef to tear through these wrapped presents in order to find fixings for a birthday cake.

Going Bananas

Alton hopped onto the banana boat that one chef would have to maneuver while prepping bananas Foster.

Want More Cutthroat Kitchen?

Check out Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen headquarters for more on-set photos, and to watch Alton and the judges on the After-Show.

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