Next Food Network Star, Season 6: Behind the Scenes in L.A.

Jump behind the scenes with a look at the finalists, judges and crew on set of The Next Food Network Star, Season 6.

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Line Cooks

The finalists have their debut meet-greet-and-go with judge Bobby Flay and mentor Giada De Laurentiis — game on.

Star Turn

Even a celeb chef like Bobby needs to get camera-ready (with the help of the crew). Look into your future, finalists!

Reality Check

It’s not just the challenge of the challenge for the cheftestants; it’s camera after camera, hot lights overhead and pressure all around.

Over Their Heads

Prep for The Next Food Network Star takes several months and dozens of people; this year’s shooting in Los Angeles added a layer of new sights and scenes and chefly stunts.

All Tied Up

Each finalist commits to several weeks’ time and months of secrecy--even after he or she is sent home.

Chopping Block

Once the cameras stop rolling, production assistants are tasked with clean-up and readying the kitchen for the next challenge.

Child's Play

Becoming a star is no joke, but the finalists spend many hours together and find time to have some fun and show off their personalities.

Smothered Pork Chops

Pork, Veggie and Rice Noodle Lettuce Wraps with Sweet Chili Sauce

Sourdough “Discard” Chocolate Chip Cookies

Turkey Lasagna

Juicy Chicken Breasts (Baked from Frozen)

On Tonight

Restaurant: Impossible

Worst Cooks in America

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

The Pioneer Woman

The Kitchen

Girl Meets Farm

Kardea Brown

Ree Drummond

Ina Garten

Sunny Anderson

Bobby Flay

Valerie Bertinelli

Guy Fieri

Giada De Laurentiis

Molly Yeh

Step-by-Step Tutorials

Browse Meal Plans

Encore: Banana-Walnut Bran Muffins

Encore: Funnel Cakes

Arroz con Pollo Peruano

Baba au Rhum

Mini Meatloaves with BBQ Glaze

Encore: Potato Gnocchi with Easy Tomato Sauce

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