Chef on Fire 2026

Overview

Chef on Fire is a Taiwanese cooking reality series that premiered in 2026. The program is a co-production between TVBS, LINE TW, and Daohao Entertainment. The series features Korean chef Jung Ji-sun and Japanese chef Tatsuya Kawagoe, who each lead a team on a 17-day food-truck journey across Taiwan. Throughout the production, the teams visit 13 cities. At every stop, the participants are required to source local ingredients, complete assigned tasks, and open their food trucks for business within a strict time limit. The teams compete against one another based on daily sales, culinary skill, teamwork, and their ability to improvise. According to cast and crew listings, the series also features Johnny Yang, Dino Lee, and Dora Hsieh. The show focuses on the challenges of operating a mobile kitchen while traveling through various locations. By documenting the chefs' experiences on the road, the series highlights the logistical and creative demands placed on the teams as they navigate their culinary competition throughout the country.