Food
Station:
Food Network (US)
Status:
Running
Start:
2010-01-03
Rating:
6/10 from 2 users
Chef Anne Burrell is back for a seventh season of trying to turn some of America's worst cooks into kitchen stars. This time, however, the recruits are seven celebrities who can showcase their talents on TV and in movies, but not no so much in the kitchen. Burrell competes against Worst Cooks in America newcomer Rachael Ray to see which chef can lead one contestant to make the most impressive culinary transformation. Actors Dean Cain, Ellen Cleghorne, Jaleel White and Barry Williams join reality stars Jenni "JWoww" Farley, Chris Soules and Kendra Wilkinson in boot camp. The winning star gets $50,000 for charity and bragging rights for his or her mentor. Not all of the celebrities will make the cut, however; after an opening potluck dinner each mentor selects three recruits to be on her team, leaving one celebrity to be sent home before the competition really begins. Burrell is looking to extend her record to 5-2, while Ray looks to get the win in her first season.
Next Episode is 'Lights, Camera, Boot Camp' (Season 30 Episode 1) and airs on 04 Jan 2026 19:00 (CDT).
S29E5 - Big Top Boot Camp
Boot camp becomes a carnival as chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini lead their teams through a circus-themed extravaganza. First, it's a scavenger hunt under the big top. Then, in the skill drill, recruits whip up a circus-worthy treat -- churros! For the main dish challenge, the recruits create a full dinner-and-entertainment experience. The show must go on, but for some recruits, the curtains will close.
Air Date: 18 Aug 2025 21:00 (CDT)
S29E6 - Encores and Entrees
The tables turn this week as the chefs take a backseat! In the fan-favorite Remote Control Chef challenge, the recruits must guide chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini to replicate a mystery dish using only their tasting and describing skills. Then, it's time to dive deep as the main dish challenge has the recruits mastering the art of butchering and cooking fish. Those who can't stay afloat in this high-pressure test will be swimming with the fishes.
Air Date: 25 Aug 2025 20:00 (CDT)
S29E7 - Culinary Curtain Call
The last four recruits face off in a Shakespeare-inspired culinary showdown to earn their spot in the ultimate cook-off. In the last skill drill, it's every recruit for themselves as red takes on red and blue goes head-to-head with blue. Then, chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini work closely with their top recruits to perfect a three-course restaurant-quality meal. Finally, the recruits must execute their dishes solo before judges Claudette Zepeda, Martel Stone and Poppy O'Toole taste their creations in a blind tasting and crown the $25,000 winner!
Air Date: 01 Sep 2025 20:00 (CDT)
S30E1 - Lights, Camera, Boot Camp
In the supersized season premiere, the celebrity recruits are trading scripts for spatulas as they enter culinary boot camp. Chefs Jeff Mauro and Tiffany Derry are ready to mold these stars into kitchen MVPs - but first, they need to see what they are working with. In the baseline challenge, the celebs whip up red carpet-worthy dishes to show off, or expose, their culinary chops. Then in the main dish challenge, the chefs teach their teams how to make a bold and spicy Piri Piri chicken. Some recruits rise to the occasion, while others fizzle out. The least successful celebs must face off in a blind elimination cook-off and only one will survive to cook another day.
Air Date: 04 Jan 2026 19:00 (CDT)
S30E2 - Hollywood's Next Culinary Star
Air Date: 11 Jan 2026 19:00 (CDT)