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Cutthroat Kitchen 2013

★ 6.6/10 · 34 votes TV-G Reality 15 seasons · 195 eps Ended
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What is Cutthroat Kitchen?

Cutthroat Kitchen is a reality television series that first aired in 2013. The program features a cooking competition where four chefs participate in each episode.

Type
TV series
Year
2013
Status
Ended
Episodes
195
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Aug 11, 2013
Last aired
Sep 22, 2019
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
Food Network
Genres
Reality
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Overview

Cutthroat Kitchen is a reality television series that first aired in 2013. The program features a cooking competition where four chefs participate in each episode. At the beginning of the contest, every chef is provided with 25,000 dollars. Throughout the competition, these participants have the opportunity to spend their money to either assist themselves or sabotage their fellow competitors. The show challenges chefs to prepare delicious dishes while navigating various obstacles, such as having their ingredients thieved, their utensils destroyed, or their cooking time reduced. Alton Brown serves as the host and provocateur of the series. The format focuses on the extent to which chefs are willing to go to outplot their rivals and ensure they produce the winning dish. The show explores the competitive nature of the culinary world as money changes hands and contestants face unconventional challenges. The series is categorized as a reality program and is rated TV-G.

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Should you watch it?

“Chefs compete in a cutthroat cooking competition where sabotage and strategy are key.”

Reasons to watch
  • Unique twist on cooking competitions with sabotage elements
  • Alton Brown's engaging hosting style
Keep in mind
  • Some episodes may feel repetitive
  • High-stakes drama might be overwhelming

You enjoy competitive cooking shows with a strategic twist.

Suitable for general audiences, though competitive tension and sabotage may be intense for some viewers.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Season 3 · 13 episodes
Season 4 · 13 episodes
Season 5 · 13 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Who hosts Cutthroat Kitchen?

Alton Brown hosts the show as the devilish provocateur.

What is the format of the show?

Four chefs compete in a three-round elimination cooking competition.

Do chefs spend their own money?

Each chef starts with $25,000 to spend on advantages or sabotage.

When did the show air?

It aired on Food Network from August 11, 2013 to July 19, 2017.

What makes this cooking show different?

Chefs can sabotage each other using their starting money during challenges.