Extreme Chef
Seven of America's most fearless chefs test their physical prowess, mental toughness and culinary skills on Extreme Chef, hosted by TV veteran and seasoned world traveler Marsh Mokhtari. The grueling and seemingly impossible culinary challenges are judged by a rotating panel of notable guest judges, including Simon Majumdar (Next Iron Chef judge and food journalist), Ben Sargent (host of Cooking Channel’s Hook, Line & Dinner) and Troy Johnson (host of Crave, food critic and journalist). In the end, only one chef will be the most extreme and take home a $50,000 grand prize.
About The Show
Seven of America's most fearless chefs test their physical prowess, mental toughness and culinary skills on Extreme Chef, hosted by TV veteran and seasoned world traveler Marsh Mokhtari. The grueling and seemingly impossible culinary challenges are judged by a rotating panel of notable guest judges, including Simon Majumdar (Next Iron Chef judge and food journalist), Ben Sargent (host of Cooking Channel’s Hook, Line & Dinner) and Troy Johnson (host of Crave, food critic and journalist). In the end, only one chef will be the most extreme and take home a $50,000 grand prize.
Episodes
S2 | E2
Coast Guard Cook-Off
The chefs team up with the U.S. Coast Guard for an intense cooking adventure at sea. They must prepare military MREs, rescue ingredients from a capsized boat and cook in the cramped galley of a Coast Guard Cutter.
S2 | E3
Desert Survival
The remaining five chefs go back in time to cook like the Native American Indians, adapting to indigenous desert foods and tools. But a brutal dust storm, spiny cacti and toxic fruit all lead to one chef's demise.
S2 | E4
Off to Thailand
The final four chefs must adapt to the culture and cuisine of Thailand, one of the culinary capitals of the world. They'll source ingredients from a floating market, battle a flash rainstorm and cook the perfect bite at a coconut farm.
S2 | E5
The $50,000 BiteThe $50,000 Bite
The final three chefs battle in the remote jungles of Thailand for $50,000 and the title of Extreme Chef. After working with elephants and a native hill tribe, the finalists race up hundreds of stairs to create the perfect bite in front of a Buddhist temple.