Food Network Announces a Sharp New Competition Series: 'House of Knives'

Food Network welcomes a roster of top-tier chefs to the ultimate culinary arena in House of Knives where talented, innovative and ruthless contenders must use their cooking, strategy and survival skills to make it to the throne. The new series premieres Tuesday, March 18 at 9|8c on Food Network and will be available to stream the next day on Max.

How Does House of Knives Work?

Led by Scott Conant and esteemed Culinary Council members Judy Joo and Marcus Samuelsson, the eight-episode competition names a weekly ruler based on challenges that reflect the contenders’ personal stories, food influences and cultures. The least successful chefs are banished. There are always six players in the game, so eliminations are followed with a dramatic reveal: a brand-new legendary chef entering the arena. In the final chapter on Tuesday, May 6 at 9|8c, only one chef will claim the throne and win the $100,000 grand prize.

Who's Competing in House of Knives?

Chefs competing for the House of Knives throne over the season include Anne Burrell, Shirley Chung, Kelsey Bernard Clark, Poppy O’Toole, Viet Pham, Jonathon Sawyer, Martel Stone, John Tesar and Claudette Zepeda.

What to Expect From House of Knives Season 1

In the series premiere, Scott summons six of the world’s most prestigious and talented chefs to the House of Knives arena. Chefs must create dishes using a signature ingredient in hopes of impressing the Culinary Council members (a.k.a the judges). After the winning contender becomes the first to sit on the throne and the least successful is banished, nerves are rattled as a culinary legend enters the arena and joins the competition.

In the next round, a huge advantage is given to the chef who demonstrates the best mastery of spicy cuisine.

How to Watch House of Knives

The new series premieres Tuesday, March 18 at 9|8c on Food Network — and will be available to stream the next day on Max. In the final chapter on Tuesday, May 6 at 9|8c, one chef will claim the throne and win the $100,000 grand prize. Head to @foodnetwork via #HouseOfKnives on social to keep up with the drama, see who's still in the running and go behind the scenes with the chefs. Check out FoodNetwork.com for House of Knives news, updates, competitor information and more.