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Kitchen Impossible 2016

★ 8.9/10 · 8 votes RealityTalk 11 seasons · 86 eps Returning Series
Where to watch: RTL+RTL+ Max Amazon Channel
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What is Kitchen Impossible?

Kitchen Impossible is a television cooking competition that features a unique international challenge for its contestants. In each episode, two top chefs compete by selecting a country where their opponent must complete a culinary task.

Type
TV series
Year
2016
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
86
First aired
Feb 7, 2016
Last aired
Jun 7, 2026
Original language
DE
Origin
DE
Networks
VOX, RTL+
Genres
Reality, Talk
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Overview

Kitchen Impossible is a television cooking competition that features a unique international challenge for its contestants. In each episode, two top chefs compete by selecting a country where their opponent must complete a culinary task. Upon arriving in the chosen location, each chef tastes a local specialty prepared by a regional cook and must then recreate the dish in their own kitchen without knowing the full list of ingredients or exact recipe. The show emphasizes precision and adaptability as chefs attempt to replicate unfamiliar dishes under challenging conditions. It premiered in 2016 and involves prominent culinary figures competing across different national cuisines. The format highlights both technical skill and cultural exploration through food. The series was developed for broadcast and focuses on high-level cooking performances within a competitive structure. Each episode presents a fresh challenge involving diverse global flavors and local cooking traditions. The program showcases how well chefs can perform outside their usual environments when replicating dishes they have only briefly experienced.

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Should you watch it?

“Two chefs travel to foreign countries to recreate secret local dishes without a recipe or ingredient list.”

Reasons to watch
  • high-stakes culinary improvisation
  • global travel locations
Keep in mind
  • lack of provided recipes
  • intense pressure for competitors

Watch it if you enjoy seeing professional chefs test their skills in unfamiliar environments.

The program features competitive cooking scenarios suitable for general audiences.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 6 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 7 episodes
Season 3 · 8 episodes
Season 4 · 9 episodes
Season 5 · 8 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the goal of the competition?

Chefs must recreate a local dish as precisely as possible without knowing the recipe or ingredients.

How do the chefs choose their locations?

The two competing chefs decide which country the other must travel to for their task.

Do the chefs know what they are cooking?

No, the dish is presented in a black box and the recipe remains a secret.

Is there a secret ingredient list?

No, the list of ingredients is intentionally kept secret from the competitors.

What do the chefs have to replicate?

They must recreate a favorite dish served to regular guests by a local chef.