Chopped (TV series)
Chopped | |
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Genre | Cooking show |
Starring | Ted Allen |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 3 |
Production | |
Running time | 1 hour |
Original release | |
Network | Food Network |
Release | January 13, 2009 |
Chopped is a Food Network reality based cooking television series, hosted by Ted Allen.
In each episode, four chefs compete. The show is divided into three rounds: Appetizer, Entrée and Dessert. In each round, the chefs are given a basket containing between three and five unrelated ingredients, and the dish each competitor prepares must contain all of the ingredients. Generally speaking, the ingredients are ones which are not commonly prepared together. For example, in "Yucca, Watermelon, Tortillas," the episode which aired on February 10, 2009, the appetizer course boxes contained watermelon, canned sardines, pepper jack cheese, and zucchini. The competitors are also given access to a pantry and refrigerator stocked with a wide variety of other ingredients. Each round has a time limit: twenty minutes for the Appetizer round, and thirty minutes for the Entrée and Dessert rounds. The chefs must cook their dishes and have them plated before time runs out. After each round, the judges critique the dishes based on presentation, taste, and creativity. The judges then decide which chef is "chopped," who is then eliminated from the competition. Thus, by the dessert round, only two chefs remain. When deciding the winner, the judges consider not only the dessert course, but the entire meal presented by each chef as a whole. The winner wins $10,000.
The panel of three judges changes from week to week, and thus far has drawn from a pool of eight chefs and restaurateurs: Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, Alex Guarnaschelli, Marc Murphy, Aarón Sánchez, Chris Santos, Jody Williams, and Geoffrey Zakarian.
According to host Ted Allen, the show "was originally meant to be taped at some guy’s mansion with him and his crazy Chihuahua. A stuffy fellow in a tuxedo was to host, and the losing chef’s dish was then fed to the dog". He said that "it was too much for Food Network".[1]
Starting September 8, 2009, and continuing through that month, Food Network aired the "Chopped Champions Event", wherein 13 past winners returned and faced off against each other (four per episode) to retain their title of Chopped Champion. The winner of an episode in the event earned an additional $10,000, and the winners of the first three episodes moved on to the next episode to face a new set of three previous champions.
Season 1
Episode 1.1 (January 13, 2009): "Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers"
- Contestants:
- Sandy Davis, Catering Chef, Showstoppers Catering at Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY (winner)
- Summer Kriegshauser, Private Chef and Nutrition Coach, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Katie Rosenhouse, Pastry Chef, Olana Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Perry Pollaci, Private Chef and Sous chef, Bar Blanc, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: baby octopus, bok choy, oyster sauce, smoked paprika
- Entrée: duck breast, green onions, ginger, honey
- Dessert: prunes, animal crackers, cream cheese
- Judges:
- Aarón Sánchez
- Alex Guarnaschelli
- Marc Murphy
Episode 1.2 (January 20, 2009): "Tofu, Blueberries, Oysters"
- Contestants:
- Christopher Jackson, Executive Chef and Owner, Ted and Honey, Brooklyn, New York (eliminated after the dessert)
- Klaus Kronsteiner, Chef de cuisine, Liberty National Golf Course, Jersey City, New Jersey (eliminated after the entrée)
- Pippa Calland, Owner and Chef, Chef for Hire LLC, Newville, Pennsylvania (winner)
- Raymond Jackson, Private Caterer and Culinary Instructor, Westchester County, New York (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: firm tofu, tomato paste, prosciutto
- Entrée: daikon, pork loin, Napa cabbage, Thai chiles, Blue Point oysters
- Dessert: phyllo dough, gorgonzola, pineapple rings, blueberries
- Judges:
- Aarón Sánchez
- Alex Guarnaschelli
- Marc Murphy
Episode 1.3 (January 27, 2009): "Avocado, Tahini, Bran Flakes"
- Contestants:
- Andre Marrero, Chef tournant, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, New York, NY (winner)
- Chris Burke, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Margaritte Malfy, Executive Chef and Co-owner, La Palapa, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Rachelle Rodwell, Chef de cuisine, SoHo Grand Hotel, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lump crab meat, dried shiitake mushrooms, pink grapefruit, bran cereal
- Entrée: ground beef, cannellini beans, tahini paste, grape jelly
- Dessert: brioche bread, cantaloupe, pecans, avocados
- Judges:
- Aarón Sánchez
- Alex Guarnaschelli
- Marc Murphy
Episode 1.4 (February 03, 2009): "Banana, Collard Greens, Grits"
- Contestants:
- Einat Admony, Chef and Owner, Taïm, New York, NY (winner)
- Kyle Shadix, Chef, Registered Dietician and Culinary Consultant, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Luis Gonzalez, Executive Chef, Knickerbocker Bar & Grill, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Sean Chudoba, Executive Chef, Ayza Wine Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: ground beef, wonton wrappers, cream of mushroom soup, bananas
- Entrée: scallops, collard greens, anchovies, sour cream
- Dessert: maple syrup, black plums, almond butter, walnuts, quick grits
- Judges:
- Scott Conant
- Amanda Freitag
- Geoffrey Zakarian
Episode 1.5 (February 10, 2009): "Yucca, Watermelon, Tortillas"
- Contestants:
- Andrea Bergquist, Executive Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Ed Witt, Executive Chef / Wine Director, Bloomingdale Road and Wine Directory, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- John Keller, Personal Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Josh Emett, Chef de cuisine, Gordon Ramsay at The London, New York, NY (winner)
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: watermelon, canned sardines, pepper jack cheese, zucchini
- Entrée: beef shoulder, yucca, raisins, ancho chiles, dill pickles
- Dessert: flour tortillas, prosecco, Canadian bacon, roasted chestnuts
- Judges:
- Geoffrey Zakarian
- Alex Guarnaschelli
- Marc Murphy
Episode 1.6 (February 17, 2009): "Canned Peaches, Rice Cakes, Beets"
- Contestants:
- Chris Coleman, Private Executive Chef, Long Island, NY (winner)
- Cindi Avila, Catering Manager and Chef, Crisp, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Lucas Manteca, Chef/Restaurateur, Sea Salt & Quahog's Restaurants, Stone Harbor, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
- Robert Burmeister, Executive Chef and Co-Owner, Chow Gourmet Kitchen, Staten Island, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: asparagus, chorizo, button mushrooms, canned peaches
- Entrée: rice cakes, chicken thighs, plantains, fruit punch, cocktail onions
- Dessert: beets, goat cheese, quick cook oatmeal, crystallized ginger
- Judges:
- Chris Santos
- Alex Guarnaschelli
- Aarón Sánchez
Episode 1.7 (February 24, 2009): "Quail, Arctic Char, Beer"
- Contestants:
- Abe Lopez, Chef de cuisine, Pacifico, Center Valley, PA (winner)
- Lior Lev Sercarz, Chef and Entrepreneur, La Boîte à Biscuits and La Boîte à Epices, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Melinda Dorn, Sous chef and Instructor (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ralph Battista Jr., Executive Chef, Butterfield 8, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: endive, frozen peas, quail, red seedless grapes
- Entrée: watercress, tamarind paste, creamed corn, Arctic char
- Dessert: pitted dates, frozen pie crust, caramel candy, stout beer
- Judges:
- Scott Conant
- Alex Guarnaschelli
- Amanda Freitag
Episode 1.8 (March 03, 2009): "Coconut, Calamari, Donuts"
- Contestants:
- Mina Newman, Executive Chef, Christos Steakhouse, Astoria, NY (winner)
- David Ogren, Executive Chef, Almos Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Francesco Peluso, Executive Chef, Peluso's Italian Specialties, Clifton, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
- Gwen LePape, Executive Chef, Frederick's Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ingredients:
- Judges:
- Aarón Sánchez
- Alex Guarnaschelli
- Chris Santos
Notes: This episode is notable because, in the appetizer round, Chef LePape failed to get any food onto his plates. The judges allowed Chef LePape to bring the pan from the oven over the tasting table to allow the judges to taste the fish he had prepared. The other competitors were asked permission for this first, which the competitors agreed to, but expressed concern about after the fact. Still, Chef LePape was 'chopped'.
Episode 1.9 (March 10, 2009): "Mac & Cheese, Cola, Bacon"
- Contestants:
- James Briscione, Chef Instructor, Institute of Culinary Education, New York, NY (winner)
- David Goldwhite, Private personal chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Gypsy Gifford, Executive Chef, Cafe Pinot, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- William Lustberg, Sous-chef / saucier, Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: boxed mac & cheese, artichokes, tilapia
- Entrée: eggplant, ground pork, poblanos, avodacos, cola
- Dessert: oranges,grapefruit, semi-sweet chocolate chips, bacon
- Judges:
- Marc Murphy
- Amanda Freitag
- Chris Santos
Note: Chef Lustberg is allergic to both eggplant and grapefruit, which were ingredients in the last two rounds.
Episode 1.10 (March 17, 2009): "String Cheese, Jicama, Gingersnaps"
- Contestants:
- Jonathan Jernigan, Executive Chef, Catering by Jonathan, Willingboro, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
- King Phojanakong, Executive Chef, Kuma Inn, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Darius Peacock, Executive Chef, Exceptional Taste Catering, Trenton, NJ (winner)
- Soulayphet Schwader, Executive Chef, Talay Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: chicken wings, soba noodles, celery, string cheese
- Entrée: striped bass, pimento peppers, jicama, mango, brie
- Dessert: ginger snaps, crème fraîche, instant coffee, carrots
- Judges:
- Scott Conant
- Amanda Freitag
- Geoffrey Zakarian
Episode 1.11 (March 24, 2009): "Jumbo Shrimp, Pepperoni [sic], Cereal"
- Contestants:
- Michael Giletto, Executive Chef, Cherry Valley Country Club, Skillman, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
- Alina Eisenhauer, Pastry Chef, Sweet, Woodstock, CT (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jackie Lee, Private Chef, New York, NY (winner)
- Todd Miller, Executive Chef, STK, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: peanut butter, Granny Smith apples, jumbo shrimp
- Entrée: kielbasa, pepperoncini, fingerling potatoes, tarragon
- Dessert: marshmallow spread, chocolate puff cereal, semi-sweet chocolate chips, dried strawberries
- Judges:
- Geoffrey Zakarian
- Alex Guarnaschelli
- Amanda Freitag
Episode 1.12 (March 31, 2009): "Chocolate, Mussels and Figs"
- Contestants:
- Nigel Spence, Owner and Executive Chef, Ripe Kitchen and Bar, Mt. Vernon, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Gavin Mills, Executive Chef, Broadway East, New York, NY (winner)
- Michael Selicious, Executive Chef, Wickets Inn, Onset, MA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Melissa Levy, Executive Chef, IBM, Newburgh, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: beef tenderloin, cucumber, Asian pears, bittersweet chocolate
- Entrée: mussels, canned tomatoes, pita bread, celery root
- Dessert: black mission figs, slivered almonds, lemons
- Judges:
- Aarón Sánchez
- Alex Guarnaschelli
- Geoffrey Zakarian
Episode 1.13 (April 7, 2009): "Strawberries, Turkey and Gummi Bears"
- Contestants:
- Jonathan Contes, Chef and Part Owner, Eat Mosaic, St. James, Long Island, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Victor Cabezas, Chef and Owner, Misaví, Totowa, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Amy Roth, Chef and Owner, Amy Kate Catering, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Michael Carrino, Chef and Owner, Restaurant Passionné, Montclair, NJ (winner)
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: salmon, radicchio, ginger, strawberries
- Entrée: turkey breast, baby turnips, pearl onions, coconut flakes
- Dessert: blackberries, kiwi, wonton wrappers, gummy bears
- Judges:
- Aarón Sánchez
- Amanda Freitag
- Scott Conant
Season 2
Episode 2.1 (June 16, 2009): "Salty Veggies & Heated Battles"
- Contestants:
- David Rotter, Executive Chef, Campo, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jason Zukas, Chef Consultant, Bocca Fina, Queens, NY (winner)
- Cheryl Perry, Chef and Culinary Instructor, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Fritz Knipschildt, Chef and Chocolatier, Knipschildt Chocolatier, Norwalk, CT (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: sea beans, ginger ale, pork tenderloin
- Entrée: baby artichokes, cashew butter, monkfish, Thai chilies
- Dessert: jicama, pepitas, blueberries
- Judges:
- Marc Murphy
- Alex Guarnaschelli
- Chris Santos
Episode 2.2 (June 23, 2009): "High Hopes"
- Contestants:
- John Lawson, Sous chef, Gordon Ramsay at The London, New York, NY (winner)
- Michael Ferraro, Executive Chef, Delicatessen, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- David Kirschner, Sous chef, W Hotel, Hoboken, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
- Nicole Puzio, Executive Chef, Ox Restaurant, Jersey City, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: calamari, brussel [sic] sprouts, Asian pears
- Entrée: bison, dried mango, leeks, Belgian-style ale
- Dessert: ancho chilies, semi-sweet chocolate, black plums
- Judges:
- Scott Conant
- Amanda Freitag
- Marc Murphy
Episode 2.3 (June 30, 2009): "Floundering Around"
- Contestants:
- Julio Lazzarini, Executive Chef and Owner, Orillas Tapas Bar and Restaurant, Wilmington, DE (eliminated after the dessert)
- Marc Spooner, Production Chef, Great Performances Catering, New York, NY (winner)
- Massimo Felici, Executive Chef, Ristorante DeGrezia, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Christine Campbell, Butcher and Private Chef, Long Island, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: beef shoulder, fish sauce, canned pumpkin
- Entrée: flounder, yellow plantain, baby bok choy, mini watermelon
- Dessert: tomatillos, crème fraîche, plain donuts
- Judges:
- Aarón Sánchez
- Amanda Freitag
- Scott Conant
Episode 2.4 (July 7, 2009): "Pride on the Plate"
- Contestants:
- Roshni Mansukhani, Executive Sous chef and Private Chef, Boston, MA (winner)
- Giuliano Matarese, Executive Chef, Arte Café, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Shaya Klechevsky, Personal Chef and Instructor, At Your Palate, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Pasquale Frole, Executive Sous chef, Naples 45, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: duck breast, polenta, Sharon fruit
- Entrée: rainbow trout, baby turnips, tamarind concentrate, serrano ham
- Dessert: sliced almonds, Okinawan sweet potatoes, brioche, sambuca
- Judges:
- Chris Santos
- Alex Guarnaschelli
- Marc Murphy
Note: during each of the three rounds, Chef Matarese failed to complete plating his dishes (missing a sauce in the appetizer round, a fritter in the entrée round, and an almond croquant in the dessert round).
Episode 2.5 (July 14, 2009): "Pretty Please With a Pepper on Top"
- Contestants:
- Tyler Anderson, Executive Chef, The Copper Beech Inn, Essex, CT (winner)
- Paul Viggiano, Chef de cuisine, Docs Steakhouse, Sparta, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
- Christopher Nguyen, Chef Consultant, Keo Asian Restaurant, York, PA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Barbara Sibley, Executive Chef and Owner, La Palapa Cocina Mexicana, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: ground turkey, piquillo peppers, gooseberries
- Entrée: top round of lamb, coconut flakes, snap peas, quick grits
- Dessert: celery, blood oranges, frozen pie crust, jaggery
- Judges:
- Geoffrey Zakarian
- Alex Guarnaschelli
- Chris Santos
Episode 2.6 (July 21, 2009): "A Prickly Situation"
This episode first aired on June 14, 2009 as a "season preview" in advance of the season premiere on June 16. "A Prickly Situation" first aired in the show's normal time slot on July 21.
- Contestants:
- Ross Gill, Executive Chef and General Manager, Home Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Yvan Lemoine, Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Peter Klein, Executive Chef and Part Owner, Chow Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Natalia Machado, Junior Executive Chef, Industria Argentina, New York, NY (winner)
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: brioche, fennel, sea urchin
- Entrée: blackstrap molasses, red snapper, parsley root, dried cranberries
- Dessert: bulgur wheat, pomegranate juice, pineapple, green papaya
- Judges:
- Aarón Sánchez
- Alex Guarnaschelli
- Chris Santos
Episode 2.7 (July 28, 2009): "Pods, Grills and Sticky Fingers"
- Contestants:
- Maristella Innocenti, Owner and Chef, Matilda, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Joe Bayley, Sous chef, Cobblestone Foods, New York, NY (winner)
- Matthew Zappoli, Owner and Executive Chef, Tre Amici, Long Branch, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
- Moha Orchid, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: jumbo shrimp, edamame, golden raisins
- Entrée: flank steak, grape juice, goat cheese, lemongrass
- Dessert: coffee liqueur, avocados, boiled gingko nuts, honeycomb
- Judges:
- Scott Conant
- Amanda Freitag
- Geoffrey Zakarian
Episode 2.8 (August 11, 2009): "A Wish Upon a Starfruit"
- Contestants:
- Cody Utzman, Chef and Restaurateur, Brooklyn Standard, New York, NY (winner)
- Ming Lu, Line Cook, Le Cirque, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Lisa Schoen, Executive Chef and Food Stylist, Mad River Post and In Your Kitchen, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Pedro Diaz, Sous chef, Fresh Direct, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: red currant jam, merguez sausage, broccoli
- Entrée: chicken breast, dandelion greens, starfruit, cherry liqueur
- Dessert: grape leaves, sesame seeds, honeydew melon, pickled ginger
- Judges:
- Aarón Sánchez
- Alex Guarnaschelli
- Marc Murphy
Episode 2.9 (August 25, 2009): "Buckwheat Blunders and Twists of Fate"
- Contestants:
- Diane DiMeo, Private Chef, Red Box Bistro, New York, NY (winner)
- Simon Lange, Chef and Restaurateur, Apartment 138, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Rory O'Farrell, Executive Chef, Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Mor Amitzur, Executive Chef, The View at the Marriott Marquis, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: olive oil packed tuna, English cucumbers, buckwheat flour
- Entrée: knockwurst, pretzels, ramps, mangosteen
- Dessert: biscuit dough, pistachios, dried hibiscus flowers, black olives
- Judges:
- Chris Santos
- Alex Guarnaschelli
- Aarón Sánchez
Episode 2.10 (September 8, 2009): "The Ultimate Face-Off" (Chopped Champions Event, episode 1 of 4)
- Contestants:
- Natalia Machado, Junior Executive Chef, Industria Argentina, New York, NY (Episode 2.6: "A Prickly Situation") (eliminated after the dessert)
- James Briscione, Chef Instructor, Institute of Culinary Education, New York, NY (Episode 1.9: "Mac & Cheese, Cola, Bacon") (winner, advances to next episode)
- Sandy Davis, Catering Chef, Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY (Episode 1.1: "Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Michael Carrino, Chef and Owner, Restaurant Passionné, Montclair, NJ (Episode 1.13: "Strawberries, Turkey and Gummi Bears") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: crayfish, red seedless grapes, fiddlehead ferns
- Entrée: quail, guava nectar, udon noodles, dinosaur kale
- Dessert: baby kiwi, Israeli couscous, rice paper, saffron
- Judges:
- Geoffrey Zakarian
- Alex Guarnaschelli
- Marc Murphy
Episode 2.11 (September 15, 2009): "Best of the Best" (Chopped Champions Event, episode 2 of 4)
- Contestants:
- James Briscione (returning champion) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Pippa Calland, Owner and Chef, Chef for Hire LLC, Newville, Pennsylvania (Episode 1.2 - "Tofu, Blueberries, Oysters") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Gavin Mills, Executive Chef, Broadway East, New York, NY (Episode 1.12 - "Chocolate, Mussels and Figs") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Einat Admony, Chef and Owner, Taïm, New York, NY (Episode 1.4 - "Banana, Collard Greens, Grits") (winner, advances to next episode)
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: cockles, kohlrabi, pita bread
- Entrée: ground chicken, green tea leaves, mustard oil, Braeburn apples
- Dessert: chocolate wafers, manchego cheese, passion fruit, goji berries
- Judges:
- Scott Conant
- Jody Williams
- Aarón Sánchez
Episode 2.12 (September 22, 2009): "All Stars Showdown" (Chopped Champions Event, episode 3 of 4)
- Contestants:
- Einat Admony (returning champion) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Cody Utzman, Chef and Restaurateur, Brooklyn Standard, New York, NY (Episode 2.8 - "A Wish Upon a Starfruit") (winner, advances to next episode)
- Jackie Lee, Private Chef, New York, NY (Episode 1.11 - "Jumbo Shrimp, Pepperoni [sic], Cereal") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Andre Marrero, Chef tournant, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, New York, NY (Episode 1.3 - "Avocado, Tahini, Bran Flakes") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lavash bread, preserved lemons, squab
- Entrée: bluefish, papaya, ginger snaps, beef jerky
- Dessert: butter crackers, grapefruit, feta cheese, gin
- Judges:
- Chris Santos
- Geoffrey Zakarian
- Marc Murphy
Notes: This is the first episode to utilize an all-male panel of judges.
Episode 2.13 (September 29, 2009): "Bring It!" (Chopped Champions Event, episode 4 of 4)
- Contestants:
- Cody Utzman (returning champion) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Darius Peacock, Executive Chef, Exceptional Taste Catering, Trenton, NJ (Episode 1.10 - "String Cheese, Jicama, Gingersnaps") (winner)
- Diane DiMeo, Private Chef, Red Box Bistro, New York, NY (Episode 2.9 - "Buckwheat Blunders and Twists of Fate") (eliminated after the entrée)
- John Lawson, Sous chef, Gordon Ramsay at The London, New York, NY (Episode 2.2 - "High Hopes") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lobster, bananas, endive
- Entrée: pork loin, watercress, galia melon, taro root
- Dessert: matzo crackers, pomegranate molasses, roasted chestnuts, baby fennel
- Judges:
Notes: Chef Utzman had prepared an endive, cilantro, and scallion salad to go with his appetizer but forgot to plate it. Chef DiMeo completely forgot about her galia melon until after the entrée round had ended.
Season 3
Episode 3.1 (October 13, 2009): "When Chefs Collide"
- Contestants:
- Angie Shaghaghi, Chef Instructor, Creative Cooks, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Dean Yasharian, Executive Sous chef, Bar Boulud, New York, NY (winner)
- Peter Giannakas, Chef and Restaurateur, Ovelia Psistaria Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Cisse Elhadji, Chef and Restaurateur, Ponty Bistro, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Manila clams, kumquats, croissants
- Entrée: ground pork, camembert, sweet vermouth, haricot vert
- Dessert: carrots, goat cheese, quick grits, pomelo
- Judges:
- Geoffrey Zakarian
- Scott Conant
- Aarón Sánchez
Episode 3.2 (October 20, 2009): "Oh My Goshi, Umeboshi"
- Contestants:
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer: eel, peas, peaches, peppers
- Entrée:
- Dessert:
- Judges:
Episode 3.3 (October 27, 2009): "Judge Knows Best"
- Contestants:
- Ingredients:
- Appetizer:
- Entrée:
- Dessert:
- Judges:
External links
References
- ^ Raines, Kimberly. "Exclusive interview with Food Network's Ted Allen: Behind the scenes of Chopped, Season Three!". Retrieved 8 September 2009.