Entrée: mahi mahi, cookie snack chips, green beans, french fries
Dessert: gourmet frozen yogurt sundae, white balsamic vinegar, puffed rice cereal bars, dulce de leche
Contestants:
Alexandria Brooks (age: 16), from Voorhees, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Ashley Dudley (age: 16), from Hancocks Bridge, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
Jay Ureña (age: 16), from Queens, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Jason Khaytin (age: 14), from Holland, PA (winner)
Notes: Part 1 of 5. Teenagers compete in this tournament for a spot in the finale where they would win $25,000 and a $40,000 culinary school scholarship. For the whole Teen Tournament, chefs were given 30 minutes for the appetizer round, instead of the usual 20 minutes.
Sequoia Pranger (age: 16), from Salem, Oregon (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jason Khaytin (age: 14), from Holland, PA (eliminated after the entrée)
Dante Foggy (age: 17), from Burlington Twp, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
Tommi Rae Fowler (age: 16), from Townville, SC (winner)
Notes: Part 5 of 5. The previous four winners competed for a chance at $25,000 and a $40,000 culinary school scholarship. All the other contestants received a $1,000 gift card to FoodNetwork.com. Four of the teen chefs that did not win this season's Teen Tournament would return for a teen chef redemption episode in season 25 ('Teen Redeem'. Sequoia forgot the kumquats in Round 1 leading to her elimination.
Notes: Part 1 of a 5-part tournament featuring 16 past champions(4 professional chefs and 12 amateur champions) divided into 4 divisions of 4 contestants. The winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finale, whey they competed for a grand prize of $50,000, plus a new car. All contestants are professional chefs who were Chopped champions from other episodes. Fatima Ali had competed 2 other times before this (Episode 12.3 – "A Guts Reaction") and (Episode 14.3 – "Chopped Champions: Part 2"). This episode had a 30-minute "Chopped: After Hours" special that aired directly after the episode, consisting of previously online clips where judges engaged in friendly pseudo competition tackling one of the round's basket ingredients. Giorgio forgot an ingredient in the appetizer round but the judges loved his dish so he moved on.
Notes: Part 3 of 5. All contestants are Chopped champions from other episodes featuring heroes(people who help others in some way). Two firefighters, a US army veteran, and a police officer are the hero contestants in this episode.
Notes: Part 4 of 5. All the chefs are celebrities who formerly competed on Chopped for charity, each being a finalist in the tournament they originally competed in. Brandi, Carnie, and Gillian had competed against each other before when they were finalists in Season 19's Tournament Of Stars. In round 2, Brandi forgot to plate sauce, which had chocolate body paint, a basket ingredient.
Notes: The contestants in this special episode were children. Instead of the usual 20 minutes, they were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round. Due to the small height of the contestants, Ted had to help them reach for something at various times. This episode was dedicated to the memory of Lily Nichols' father, Jeffrey Nichols, who died just prior to the airing of this episode.
Dessert: witch's brew, blood oranges, blue cheese, pretzel spider webs
Contestants:
Mark Murray, Private Chef from Stanford, CT (eliminated after the appetizer)
Stephanie Mishoe, Pastry Chef from Charleston, SC (eliminated after the entrée)
TK Kyle, Caterer from Queens, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Roro Morales, Caterer from Portland, OR (winner)
Notes: This was a Halloween episode. The graveyard dirt pudding in the entree round was crumbled chocolate cake "dirt" over whipped cream with white wafer cookie "headstones" on top. The witch's brew in the dessert round was made from: limeade, ginger ale and lime sorbet.
Notes: This was a special Thanksgiving episode where the Chopped judges played to win money for the charity No Kid Hungry. This is the first episode to have four judges on the judging panel instead of the usual three so the contestants had to make five plates instead of the usual four.
Mirna Attar, Chef & Restaurateur from Portland, OR (eliminated after the appetizer)
Eva Winans, Line Cook from Charleston, SC (eliminated after the entrée)
Zachary Kell, Sous Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Giuseppe Fanelli, Executive Chef from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: The chefs were required to make meatballs in every course. Each chef was provided with a meat grinder on their station. Each round lasted its usual time limit but when this episode's first basket was used for Chopped After Hours, the time limit was increased to 30 minutes. Chef Giuseppe forgot the ginger in round 1, but moved on because the judges were unimpressed with Chef Mirna's dish.
Notes: This was a holiday themed episode featuring four of the hosts of The Kitchen as contestants, playing for charity. All the contestants, except Katie Lee, had competed before on Chopped. All four contestants received donations for their charities, win or lose.
Nico Romo, Culinary Director & French Master Chef from Charleston, SC (eliminated after the appetizer)
Geoff Rhyne, Chef de Cuisine from Charleston, SC (eliminated after the entrée)
Aaron Barnett, Chef & Restaurateur from Portland, OR (eliminated after the dessert)
Timothy Peterson, Sous Chef from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: Judge Andrew Zimmern is the host of Travel Channel's Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern. All baskets in this episode featured highly unusual, "bizarre foods". Chef Timothy worked at Beauty & Essex, which is run by Chopped judge Chris Santos. In the first round Chef Nico was eliminated after leaving his lox ice cream in the freezer and forgetting to plate it.
Notes: The contestants were all home cooks. Drew Magary, a science fiction novelist and humor columnist for the sports website Deadspin, had previously posted a satirical application for the show in 2012.[1]
Dessert: pâte à choux, marzipan oranges, gold leaf, candied crabs
Contestants:
Kamel Saci, Head Bread Baker from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Frederick Aquino, Executive Pastry Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Mario Bacherini, Chef Technician from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Thiago Silva, Executive Pastry Chef from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: All chefs in this episode were male bakers and/or pastry chefs. The chefs wore Chopped T-shirts and aprons rather than the traditional chef's coats. They were required to bake something in each round, with each basket containing a type of baking dough. The chefs had 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of 20 due to the extra time needed for baking.
Jason French, Chef and Owner from Portland, OR (eliminated after the appetizer)
Tonya Mitchell, Culinary Director from Charleston, SC (eliminated after the entrée)
Timothy Witcher, Culinary Arts Instructor from Westhampton, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
Ben Bettinger, Executive Chef from Portland, OR (winner)
Notes: Contestants were required to use the grill each round and could not use the ovens. Chef Timothy Witcher was the teacher of Dante Foggy, runner-up of the 2014 Chopped Teen Tournament. Chef Jason and Chef Ben knew each other prior to this episode, Jason being Ben's boss at one point.
Appetizer: ginger ice cream in cones, English peas, halibut fillets, faloodeh
Entrée: asiago cheese, flank steak, Italian hot peppers, olive oil ice cream
Dessert: banana splits with palm sugar ice cream, white chocolate, red olives, milky raw sake
Contestants:
Clio Goodman, Chef & Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Chris Starkus, Chef de Cuisine from Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée)
Emmanuel Delcour, Private Chef & Fitness Expert from Beverly Hills, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Stacey Givens, Chef & Restaurateur from Portland, OR (winner)
Notes: The baskets in each round contained ice cream and each chef was provided with a tray of assorted toppings. An extra ice cream machine was brought in so that both chefs could each make ice cream in the dessert round. In round 3, Chef Emmanuel forgot to plate his white chocolate and red olives.
Leigh Ann Kato, Freelance Chef from Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Susie Blue McWilliam, Chef & Owner from Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée)
Josh Lewis, Head Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Daniel Sharp, Executive Chef from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: Contestants were required to make a sandwich for every course. In round 1, Chefs Susie Blue and Leigh Ann omitted a basket ingredient; Susie Blue used regular eggs instead of the basket eggs, while Leigh Ann chose not to plate her polenta. Chef Daniel is the brother of actress Lela Loren.
Victoria Neikirk, Executive Chefs from Charleston, SC (eliminated after the appetizer)
Tynan Gibson, Chef de Cuisine from Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée)
Emily Hahn, Executive Chef from Charleston, SC (eliminated after the dessert)
Vandy Vanderwarker, Sous Chef from Charleston, SC (winner)
Notes: This was a viewers' choice episode. The basket ingredients were chosen by fans via social media. The first round was from Twitter; the second from Facebook; and the third from Instagram. Chef Emily and Chef Vandy were in a relationship prior to competing on this episode.
Fred Neuville, Chef & Restaurateur from John's Island, SC (eliminated after the appetizer)
Catherine Cosby, Executive Chef from Summerville, SC (eliminated after the entrée)
Anh Luu, Head Chef from Portland, OR (eliminated after the dessert)
Mo Major, Sous Chef from Port Chester, NY (winner)
Notes: The contestants were required to fry something in every round. In addition to the deep fryer, each chef was provided with a pot of oil preheated to frying temperature at the start of each round. Chef Catherine forgot an ingredient in both Round 1 and Round 2 resulting in her elimination.
Notes: The contestants were home cooks who had all competed previously and lost. Tommy Werther and Jackie Khanich had previously competed against each other in the same episode. In round 3, Sunny forgot to plate an ingredient (baharat).
Entrée: duck breast, artichoke, champagne, peanut butter and jelly
Dessert: pork crown roast, green lipped mussels, creamed spinach, truffles
Contestants:
Mark Mata, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Sarah Arkwright, Food Truck Owner from Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée)
Diane Vista-Wayne, Line Cook from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Jonathan Kavourakis, Sous Chef from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: The three rounds (appetizer, entrée, and dessert) were replaced by breakfast, lunch, and dinner, respectively. Chef Kavourakis worked at Beauty & Essex, which is run by Chopped judge Chris Santos.
Appetizer: chicken wings (puffed rice treats with hot sauce), Italian sausage, caramel apple (caramel coated onion), sheep (cauliflower and olive)
Entrée: layer cake (meatloaf with cream cheese), spaghetti squash, green beans (fondant), ice cream sundae (mashed potatoes and gravy)
Dessert: grilled cheese (pound cake with frosting), milk (buttermilk), peas and carrots (candy), tomato soup (strawberry soup)
Contestants:
Lauren Miller, Executive Chef, Sasquatch Brewing Co., Portland, OR (eliminated after the appetizer)
Daniel Doyle, Executive Chef, Poogan's Porch, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the entrée)
Cole Poolaw, Executive Chef, Barsa Tapas Lounge, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the dessert)
Silvia Baldini, Chef & Caterer, Strawberry & Sage, New Canaan, CT (winner)
Notes: This was an April Fools' Day competition where the ingredients in the baskets were actually something else in disguise and small pranks were pulled (e.g. hiding a rubber snake in a blender; having someone in a bear costume waiting in the break room between rounds.)
Notes: The theme of this episode was leftovers in every basket. All contestants were 'Chopped' judges who were competing for charity. The Tex-Mex condiments consisted of guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.
Jimi Hyatt, Chef from Charleston, SC (eliminated after the appetizer)
Heather Edwards, Executive Chef from Charleston, SC (eliminated after the entrée)
Deljuan Murphy, Executive Sous Chef from Charleston, SC (eliminated after the dessert)
Taylor Garrigan, Executive Chef from Charleston, SC (winner)
Notes: This was a barbecue themed episode with a different regional variety of barbecue sauce in every basket. All the chefs were from different areas of Charleston, South Carolina, and the third judge, Ray "Dr. BBQ" Lampe, was a finalist in the first Chopped: Grill Masters Tournament. Due to the extensive time required to cook ribs, the ribs in the entree basket were pre-roasted.
Notes: The first in a five-part All-Stars tournament series, where the winner takes home $75,000 for a charity of their choice. Madison Cowan had previously won the 2010 Champions tournament. Chef Cowan is also the first chef to have competed as both a civilian and celebrity contestant.
Dessert: watermelon fruit bowl, French feta cheese, ghost pepper, cookie cake
Contestants:
Art Smith, Charity: Reunion (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jet Tila, Charity: K9s for Warriors (eliminated after the entrée)
Michael Psilakis, Charity: The Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation (eliminated after the dessert)
Anne Burrell, Charity: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (winner)
Notes: Finale of a five-part All-Stars tournament, with a $75,000 prize for the charity of the winning chef's choice. The fish carcasses were from catfish heads and cod. The seafood tower included clams, oysters, lobster, and shrimp. Due to the heat of the ghost peppers, goggles were provided in the dessert basket.
Robert Sevchik, Chef de Cuisine from Seattle, WA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Oscar Toro, Executive Sous Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Steven Wambach, Executive Chef from Chicago, IL (eliminated after the dessert)
Robyn Almodovar, Food Truck Owner from Miami, FL (winner)
Notes: The "trash fish" in Round 2 was scut fish (specifically "porgy", as stated in the Chopped: After Hours segment for this episode). Chef Robyn previously competed on Season 10 of Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen in 2012, finishing in 6th place; she later returned for Season 17 in 2017 and finished in 5th place. She also later competed on Cutthroat Kitchen.
Entrée: deep-fried canned ham, deep-fried ravioli, asparagus, hot beef sundae
Dessert: deep-fried tequila, nectarines, deep-fried butter balls, red, white and blue ice pops
Contestants:
Kris Edelen, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Eileen Andrade, Chef & Restaurateur from Miami, FL (eliminated after the entrée)
Derrick Prince, Sous Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Brian Riggenbach, Executive Chef from Chicago, IL (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was carnival food with each basket containing two deep fried items. Chef Derrick worked for fellow Chopped judge Chris Santos, who did not appear as a judge in this episode. In the entree round, Chef Eileen forgot a basket ingredient (fried ravioli). In the dessert round, Chef Derrick cut himself but did not know about it until he was alerted by the medic. Blood was found in enough places that the judges could not taste his dish due to possible contamination.
Dessert: potato chips, strawberry toaster pastries, fast food sundae, mini marshmallows
Contestants:
Varsha Govindaraju (Senior), University of Washington in Seattle, WA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Alex Steinwald (Senior), Northwestern University in Evanston, IL (eliminated after the entrée)
O'Shane Elliot (Junior), University of Miami in Miami, FL (eliminated after the dessert)
Andrea Galan (Sophomore), New York University in New York, NY (winner)
Notes: Four college students competed in this episode. The instant ramen in the appetizer round consisted of dried ramen noodles and a flavoring packet, but the contestants were not required to use both components of the ramen. Chef Andrea later competed on Season 7 of the American version of MasterChef in 2016, finishing in 11th place.
Dessert: matcha chia smoothie, rice crackers, pineapple, dark chocolate
Contestants:
Justin Schwartz, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Momo Attaoui, Private Chef from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Rudy Poindexter, Personal Chef from Arlington, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
Ryan Ross, Owner & Private Chef from Bow, WA (winner)
Notes: Lighter and healthier ingredients were featured in the baskets. Chef Rudy Poindexter was the personal chef of Texas Rangers first baseman Prince Fielder.
Entrée: three bean salad, burger patties, flask of whiskey, football cupcakes
Dessert: fried apple pies, wine coolers, strawberries, banana pudding
Contestants:
Erin Wishon, Executive Chef from Chicago, IL (eliminated after the appetizer)
Lamar Moore, Executive Chef from Chicago, IL (eliminated after the entrée)
Michell Sanchez, Chef & Restaurateur from Miami, FL (eliminated after the dessert)
Seis Kamimura, Executive Chef from Seattle, WA (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was tailgating and the baskets were replaced by coolers. Chef Michell previously appeared on two other Food Network shows: Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives in 2014 and Charles Stiles' Mystery Diners in July 2015, four months before this episode aired.
Will Salazar, Executive Sous Chef from Chicago, IL (eliminated after the appetizer)
Juan Borjas, Executive Sous Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Fred Maurer, Charcutier from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Dafna Mizrahi, Chef & Restaurateur from Amenia, NY (winner)
Notes: Contestants were asked to prepare dishes that one might find at a gastropub. Each round featured at least two gastropub-themed mystery ingredients. Juan Borjas worked for Chopped judge Chris Santos, who did not appear as a judge in this episode.
Jim Stacy (Offbeat Eats) (Charity: The Giving Kitchen) (eliminated after the entrée)
Gabriele Corcos (Extra Virgin) (Charity: The Food Bank of New York City) (eliminated after the dessert)
Roger Mooking (Man, Fire, Food) (Charity: Save the Children International) (winner)
Notes: This was a holiday-themed episode and all the competing chefs were hosts of shows on Cooking Channel playing for charity. Chef Kelsey cut herself in the appetizer round and her food overcooked on the stove while she was getting bandaged, contributing to her being eliminated. Chef Corcos also competed in the 2013 All-Stars tournament prior to this episode. Roger Mooking also served as a judge on Chopped Canada. The gingersnap cocktail in the second round was mixed from vodka, ginger-scented apéritif, allspice, and clove.
Franco Fugel (age 14), from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Theo Vicioso (age 17), from White Plains, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Anna Mindell (age 15), from New Haven, CT (eliminated after the dessert)
Yazmene Kaylani (age 16), from Sussex County, NJ (winner)
Notes: This is part 1 of 5 in a tournament with all teenage contestants. Throughout the tournament, contestants were given 30 minutes for the appetizer round.
Alyssa Chacon (age 17), from Union, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Nino Asaro (age 16), from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Salma Zahran (age 15), from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Peter Wenger (age 13), from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: Part 2 of 5. Teen Chef Wenger is a protégé of Chef Joel Gargano, who competed in the fifteenth-season episode "Cook Your Butt Off!" Throughout the competition Salma cut herself four times.
Danny Ganzman (age 15), from Buffalo Grove, IL (eliminated after the appetizer)
Olivia Neumark (age 13), from Seattle, WA (eliminated after the entrée)
Justin Ballenger (age 16), from Chicago, IL (eliminated after the dessert)
Veronica Seguin (age 14), from Bedford, MA (winner)
Notes: Part 4 of 5. The candy bars in the dessert round had the brand obscured but it appeared to be Pay Day candy bars. Veronica cut her finger in Round 1 but finished her dish.
Peter Wenger (age 13), from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Alexina Chasin (age 14), from Kingston, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Yazmene Kaylani (age 16), from Sussex County, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
Veronica Seguin (age 14), from Bedford, MA (winner)
Notes: Part 5 of 5. The winner received a $25,000 grand prize, while the other three finalists each received a $1,000 Food Network gift certificate and an authentic Chopped chef's coat.
Appetizer: lump crab meat, daikon radish, Japanese mayonnaise, chili garlic coated peas
Entrée: Korean-style short ribs, wax soda bottles, romanesco cauliflower, calzones
Dessert: cold brew coffee, peanut butter toast, strawberry purée, Italian milk cookies
Contestants:
Morgan Goldstein (age 15), from Cleveland, OH (eliminated after the appetizer)
Dante Foggy (age 18), from Burlington Township, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
Jay Urena (age 17), from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Max Aronson (age 17), from Woodcliff Lake, NJ (winner)
Notes: This redemption episode, the first to feature teen chefs, featured four contestants from the 2014 Teen Tournament. Unlike previous teen episodes, the chefs were not given extra time in the appetizer round.
Notes: This celebrity episode featured four actresses who played sitcom moms, competing for charity. The TV dinners in the appetizer round included turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes. Betsy Randle made the final round, despite accidentally leaving a piece of plastic in a round 1 dish, then forgetting an ingredient in round 2. (Payton's appetizer was inconsistently cooked and loaded with raw spices, while Arnold's entree didn't transform her ingredients enough.)
Gretchen Roth, Food Services Manager at The Bowery Mission, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Bonnie Kepplinger, Volunteer Cook at The Crib at the Night Ministry, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the entrée)
Victor Squire, Soup Kitchen Chef at The Open Door Shelter, Norwalk, CT (eliminated after the dessert)
Sister Alicia Torres, Franciscan Nun at Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago, Chicago, IL (winner)
Notes: This was a Thanksgiving episode featuring four soup kitchen chefs. Each basket contained the same ingredients, but in different forms. Each chef's respective soup kitchen received a donation from Food Network win or lose. The chefs had 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20 minutes.
Dessert: Day of the Dead cookies, watermelon brain, chocolate covered bugs, boo-nilla shakes
Contestants:
Jeny Weimer, Executive Chef & Co-Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Celinda Norton, Chef & Food Blogger from Seattle, WA (eliminated after the entrée)
Leo Mamaril, Chef de Tournade from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Heather Borden, Chef from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This was a Halloween themed episode. The coffin toast in the entree round consisted of a toasted bread boat filled with seafood and a cream sauce. In Round 2 Chef Celinda forgot the pickled pigs lips and she cut herself. She used the same cutting board side with her blood on it, resulting in the judges not tasting her dish and eliminating her. The "boo-nilla" shakes in the dessert round were vanilla milkshakes.
Entrée: (candy round) champagne, wafer sheets, cookie spread, green strawberries
Dessert: (cake round) avocado, rangpur limes, hazelnut flour, Persian rice
Contestants:
Sarah Mispagel, Pastry Chef, Nightwood, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the appetizer)
Anthony Hunt, Corporate Pastry Chef, Restaurant People Group, South Florida, FL (eliminated after the entrée)
Jasmin Bell, Manager & Pastry Chef, Le Rêve Bakery & Café, Seattle, WA (eliminated after the dessert)
Mathew Rice, Executive Pastry Chef, Girl & The Goat, Chicago, IL (winner)
Notes: Four pastry chefs competed in this episode where all 3 rounds were dessert rounds. Each round focused on a different dessert: chocolate, candy, and cake. The 1st round was extended to 30 minutes instead of the usual 20 minutes. The 3rd round was 60 minutes instead of 30 to allow the chefs enough time to bake and decorate their cakes.
Ada Santa (MIL) & Jaime Santa (DIL), from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Joan Low (MIL) & Linda Low (DIL), from Raleigh, NC (eliminated after the entrée)
Kathie Leonard (MIL) & Danielle Leonard (DIL), from Salem, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
Mara Cristiani (MIL) & Gena Cristiani (DIL), from Sarasota, FL (winner)
Notes: Teams of two amateur cooks, each consisting of a mother-in-law (MIL) and her daughter-in-law (DIL), competed in this episode. The wine purse in the first round contained white Bordeaux. The imitation sunny-side up eggs in the second round were made from tofu and soy.
Dessert: cassata cake, white chocolate chips, blood orange crackers, pine nuts
Contestants:
Ryan Profetto (Heather's son), College Student from Milford, CT (eliminated after the appetizer)
John Profetto (Heather's husband), Business Manager & Co-Owner from Milford, CT (eliminated after the entrée)
Kate Campbell (Heather's sister), Chef de Cuisine from Milford, CT (eliminated after the dessert)
Heather Profetto, Chef & Co-Owner from Milford, CT (winner)
Notes: This episode featured a family of four competing head to head. It's the second time all four contestants were family members that worked at the same restaurant.
Artie Wachtel, Retired Sales Manager from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Stanley Myers, Retired Postal Office Worker from Sayreville, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
Gary Stamm, Community Theater Performer from Pleasant Prairie, WI (eliminated after the dessert)
Nelson Andreu, Chief of Police from Miami, FL (winner)
Notes: The competitors were amateur cooks and grandfathers. The contestants were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20. Gary Stamm is the father of former Chopped contestant April Stamm.
Season 27 (2016)
Chopped regular Marc Murphy did not appear as a judge in any episode this season.
Dessert: corn chip bars, rum & cola, blackberries, bananas
Contestants:
Kirk Bronsord, from Oakland, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Nick Caputi, from Queens, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Tim Lyons, from Houston, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
Jill Falgiano, from West New York, NJ (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was tailgating and the baskets were replaced by coolers. The contestants were amateur cooks and experienced tailgaters. Instead of the traditional chefs coats, the contestants wore specially made Chopped football jerseys.
Nick Lisotto, Executive Chef from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Gray Rollin, Chef & Restaurateur from Santa Rosa, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Coby Farrow, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Jay Abrams, Executive Chef from San Francisco, CA (winner)
Notes: This episode featured bacon in every basket. The "bacon" gummies in the third round were strawberry flavored. All the chefs were men and wore specially made bacon T-shirts and blue jean aprons instead of the chefs coats.
Keisha Bocage, Chef & Owner from Houston, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
Rocco Nankervis, Executive Chef from Houston, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
Brandon Soverall, Chef de Cuisine from Houston, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
Andre Fowles, Sous Chef from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: Contestants were asked to create Caribbean-inspired dishes with the Caribbean ingredients in each basket. During the entrée round, contestants were given a hammer to open the coconut. The callaloo greens in the entrée round appeared to be the variety from taro leaves.
Notes: First episode of a five-part tournament. Four returning champions compete for a spot in the tournament finale. The beer flight in the second round contained four different types of beer.
Notes: Second episode of a five-part tournament. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the smoked sausage in the first round was a product of Chopped sponsor Hillshire Farms. The frozen yogurt in the first round was not flavored.
Notes: Third episode of a five-part tournament. Guest judge Christian Petroni was a former Chopped champion (Episode 4.5 – "Mussels Mastery & Cotton Candy Can-Do") and Chopped tournament competitor (Episode 5.7 - "$50,000 Tournament: Round Four").
Notes: Fourth episode of a five-part tournament. Contestants Adam and Jackie Sappington had previously won a couples' team competition episode, but competed individually in this episode. Guest judge Angie Mar was the winner of the second Chopped: Grill Masters Tournament (Special 11 - "Grill Masters: Episode Five"). The duck mousse in the third round contained duck liver and port wine.
Notes: Fifth episode of a five-part tournament. Guest judge Angie Mar was the winner of the second Chopped: Grill Masters Tournament (Special 11 - "Grill Masters: Episode Five").
Dessert: piñata, black beans, crema, Mexican hot chocolate
Contestants:
Artist Thornton, Executive Chef from East Harlem, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Sylva Senat, Executive Chef from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the entrée)
Telmo Faria, Executive Chef from San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Adrian Ramirez, Executive Chef from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This was a Cinco de Mayo themed episode and contestants were asked to cook Mexican cuisine. The piñata in the third round contained assorted candies including caramel squares, strawberry hard candy, and round peppermints.
Dessert: rose bud tea, chocolate honeycomb candy, crème anglaise, mangosteens
Contestants:
Peter Endrigian and Sally Meehan, Actor/Maitre'd from New York, NY and Actor/Model from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Tayo Ola and Elena Ng, Food Blogger from New York, NY and Bodybuilder from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Miles McKirdy and Stephanie Rizzolo, Bartender from New York, NY and Dining Concierge from New Brunswick, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
Ian Phillips and Santana Benítez, Bartender from New York, NY and Non-Profit Volunteer from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This was a blind date team competition where 2 amateur cooks were paired up based on their interests and what they were looking for in a romantic partner. They met for the first time on the show and had to work together to try and win. The episode focused not only on the cooking, but also on how well the dates got along.
Dessert: fruit kabobs, iced tea, whipped topping, ice cream sandwiches
Contestants:
Dean Barker, Sous Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Allison Kave, Chef & Owner from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Adrianna Montano, Sous Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Ken West, Executive Chef from North Caldwell, NJ (winner)
Notes: Each basket contained ingredients associated with summertime. Chef Allison Kave is the sister of former Chopped champion and Chopped tournament competitor Corwin Kave. The sand castle cake in the first round was pound cake with a graham cracker "sand". The clambake in the second round contained mussels, steamer clams, potatoes, corn, and seaweed.
John Beatty, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Mike Bianco, Chef de Cuisine from Dobbs Ferry, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Mitchell Faber, Caterer from San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Erin Smith, Executive Chef from Houston, TX (winner)
Notes: Each basket featured dangerous ingredients, some deadly if not prepared properly. The 'shark' in the dessert round was a watermelon carved to look like a shark.
Father Justin Matro, Benedictine Monk & Pastor from Crabtree, PA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Sister Sara Marks, Franciscan Nun from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the entrée)
Rabbi Hanoch Hecht, from Rhinebeck, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Pastor Areli Biggers, Family Life Pastor from Hopkington, MA (winner)
Notes: All four contestants were amateur cooks and religious leaders. The baskets featured one or more biblical-themed or religious-themed ingredients. Rabbi Hecht is strictly kosher and therefore could not cook meat and dairy in the same competition. To accommodate this the baskets kept kosher and the pantry was stocked with dairy substitutes such as margarine and non-dairy whipping cream.
Jayson Reynolds, Chef & Caterer from Austin, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
Shanice Fleming, Line Cook from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Tyler Henderson, Executive Chef from Santa Fe, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
Brandon Peacock, Executive Chef from San Francisco, CA (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was fried chicken with chicken of some kind in every basket. The deep-fryer was turned off and each chef was given a pre-heated pot of oil on their station. Chef Jayson Reynolds' wife is Chopped Champion Janelle Reynolds.
Cameron Cain, Executive Chef from Houston, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
Seth Carter, Chef de Partie from San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Rey Martinez, Executive Chef from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Rachael Zavala, Executive Chef from Danville, CA (winner)
Notes: In this episode, all baskets contained hot dogs in some form. In Round 1, Chef Seth forgot carrot ketchup in his dish but moved on due to his dish tasting better than his competitor. In Round 2, Chef Seth and Chef Rachael both forgot quail eggs in their dishes but Chef Seth was eliminated for repeating his mistake from Round 1. This episode was the first time two chefs forgot to plate the same basket ingredient in the same round.
Entrée: peas in a pod, crown roast of pork, root beer float, Japanese sweet potatoes
Dessert: ya pears, fennel pollen, pate sucree, Brazil nuts
Contestants:
Tammy Lakatos-Shames & Lyssie Lakatos, Nutritionists from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Pamela Drew & Wendy Drew, Chef & Restaurateurs from San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Charlie Kalish & Michael Kalish, Instructors & Restaurateurs from San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Matt Romine & Mike Romine, Chefs & Restaurateurs from Imlay City, MI (winner)
Notes: This was a team competition featuring four teams of twin chefs. Aaron Sanchez' twin brother, Rodrigo Sanchez, made an appearance during the dessert round.
Entrée: prime rib, funnel cakes, dried crabs, okra
Dessert: gelatin fish bowl, mangoes, graham crackers, cream cheese
Contestants:
Gabriel Chirinos (age 15), from Jackson Heights, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Lyanna Cintron (age 17), from Queens, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Kamryn Kohler (age 16), from Yardley, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
Eliana de Las Casas (age 15), from New Orleans, LA (winner)
Notes: Final part of a 5-part tournament featuring teenage cooks. The four remaining teen chefs competed for a $25,000 grand prize. The other three finalists each received a $1,000 FoodNetwork.com gift certificate and an authentic red Chopped chefs coat.
Ebony Amber, Costume Designer from Torrington, CT (eliminated after the appetizer)
James Roberts, Medical File Clerk from Long Island, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Gina Gullo, University Research Assistant from Lehigh Valley, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
Joshua Potter ("Schwa de Vivre"), Drag Queen from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This was a Halloween themed episode with all amateur cooks dressed in costumes. The zombie hand was meatloaf in the shape of a hand and mashed potatoes. The jack o' lantern peppers were orange bell peppers cut to resemble jack o' lanterns. The bloodshot eyeballs were dyed hard-boiled eggs. The salty fingers were sea beans. The worms in dirt were gummy worms and chocolate sandwich cookies.
Dessert: black walnuts in syrup, beet yogurt, clementines, ear-of-corn cupcakes
Contestants:
Amber Keyser, Noah's Kitchen in Houston, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
Pam Johnson, Elijah's Promise in New Brunswick, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
Adam Coleman, Clear Path for Veterans in Chittenango, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Alex Lawrence, Trinity/Food for the Homeless in New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This is a Thanksgiving themed episode where all four contestants worked in soup kitchens. Each competitor received a donation from Food Network to their respective soup kitchens.
Appetizer: tailgate sandwiches, vegetables and dip, caramel corn, black bean salsa
Entrée: baby back ribs, brewmosa, hot Italian peppers, potato salad
Dessert: football pies, white nectarines, raspberry lambic beer, potato chips
Contestants:
Ali Muhammad from Cranford, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Catherine Highland from Englewood, CO (eliminated after the entrée)
Gina Gray from Ossining, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Frank West from Bayonne, NJ (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was tailgating and the baskets were replaced by coolers. The contestants were amateur cooks and experienced tailgaters. Instead of the traditional chefs coats, the contestants wore specially made Chopped football jerseys. The contestants had 30 minutes in the appetizer round.
Notes: First part of a 4-part tournament featuring twelve returning Chopped champions. Each episode's winner progressed to the finale, where the three episode winners competed to determine the tournament finalist. The finalist would choose a dish and compete for $40,000 against Bobby Flay in making a better version of the dish. For the whole tournament, one item in each basket was chosen by Bobby Flay.
Notes: Second part of a 4-part tournament. Chef Thomas is the youngest competitor in this tournament, having won the first all-teen episode back in season 13. In round 1, the can of fruit contained peaches, grapes, pears, and cherries. Also, due to the extensive prep time required, the abalone in round 1 was pre-cleaned.
Notes: Third part of a 4-part tournament. Contestants Matt Romine and Mike Romine previously competed together in a twins' team competition episode, but competed individually in this episode. The "ultimate milkshake" in the third round was reminiscent of "unicorn milkshakes" that are overloaded with rainbow candies, rainbow cereal, and colorful cookies in a large mug.
Dessert: lemon snack cakes, carrot hot sauce, plums, artisanal caramel
Contestants:
Sage Beausejour, Sous Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Kathy Poland, Chef & Food Truck Owner from Denver, CO (eliminated after the entrée)
Shahin Afsharian, Executive Chef from Denver, CO (eliminated after the dessert)
Nicky Palamaro, Sous Chef from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This episode featured inexpensive ingredients and foods in every basket. Chef Palamaro was a sous chef at Tertulia, owned by Chopped guest judge Seamus Mullen.
Notes: Final part of a 4-part tournament. The 3 finalists competed over 2 rounds (appetizer and entree) to win a guaranteed $15,000. The winner faced Bobby Flay in a $25,000 wild card round for a chance to increase their winnings to $40,000. This round was played like the second round on Beat Bobby Flay with both chefs making a dish of the winner's choice, which in this case was bibimbap. The chefs had 45 minutes in the 3rd round instead of the usual 30 to accommodate the crossover format.
Jay Fox, Butcher & Co-Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Brian Paul Casey, Butcher & Co-Owner from Denver, CO (eliminated after the entrée)
Derek Boaz, Master Butcher from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
Cara Nicoletti, Butcher from Brooklyn, NY (winner)
Notes: All four chefs were professional butchers. The chefs were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round and 40 minute in the entrée round in order to butcher their proteins properly.
Jared Falco, Chef de Cuisine from Armonk, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Sarah Murray, Sous Chef from Baltimore, MD (eliminated after the entrée)
Brother Luck, Chef & Owner from Colorado Springs, CO (eliminated after the dessert)
Christopher Royster, Chef de Cuisine from Boulder, CO (winner)
Notes: Every basket contained whole roasted animals which were placed in the pantry rather than the baskets due to their size. Chef Jared works for Chopped champion and occasional guest judge Christian Petroni. In round 1, Chef Sarah forgot to plate the sekacz on her dish, but moved on because they judged Chef Jared's dish on presentation, taste, and creativity with being poorly plated and that it just didn't come together, as cited by the judges.
Erick Dally, Executive Sous Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Serge Pambo, Sous Chef from Rockville, MD (eliminated after the entrée)
Ashish "Al" Alfred, Executive Chef & Restaurateur from Bethesda, MD (eliminated after the dessert)
Lesley Covitz, Chef & Restaurateur from Brooklyn, NY (winner)
Notes: This was a viewers' choice episode. The basket ingredients were chosen by fans via social media. The zombie hand was meatloaf in the shape of a hand and mashed potatoes.
Elena Cruz, Chef & Co-Owner from Kingston, NY. (eliminated after the appetizer)
David Ruiz, Executive Chef from Albuquerque, NM. (eliminated after the entrée)
Jesse Vega, Executive Chef from Denver, CO. (eliminated after the dessert)
Faith Paulick, Executive Chef from Baltimore, MD. (winner)
Notes: For this episode, the chefs had to make tacos in every round. Chef Elena forgot an ingredient in the first round (tripe) which led to her being eliminated.
Faiz Ally, Executive Sous Chef from Washington D.C (eliminated after the appetizer)
Ivan Saez, Executive Chef from Washington D.C (eliminated after the entrée)
Meena Throngkumpola, Executive Sous Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Nick Browne, Private Chef from Berkshires, MA (winner)
Notes: Each chef specialized in high-end cuisine and each basket contained expensive, high-end ingredients. The flight of caviar in the first round contained three different varieties of caviar for the chefs to use. Chef Nick Browne is the son of actors Kale Browne and Karen Allen.
Dessert: mushroom hot chocolate, cranberries, amaranth grain, buffalo milk butter
Contestants:
Michele Wright, Chef & Restaurateur from Goochland, VA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Justin Goerich, Executive Chef from Boulder, CO (eliminated after the entrée)
Peter Martinez, Sous Chef from Englewood Cliffs, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
Mark Henry, Executive Chef from Fountain, CO (winner)
Notes: Each basket had wild ingredients (game and/or wild plants). Guest judge Jonathon Sawyer was the Chopped champion from the "Grill Masters Napa: Part 1" episode.
Russell Stippich, Sous Chef from Denver, CO (eliminated after the appetizer)
Chris Burnett, Head Sous Chef from Little Silver, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
Dasha Perez-Haney, Executive Chef from Denver, CO (eliminated after the dessert)
Scott McDonald, Executive Chef from Jersey City, NJ (winner)
Notes: Each basket contained different types of whiskey and wings. In the entree round the chefs were given a caddy of five different hot sauces, and the celery, carrots, and blue cheese were all on a platter which counted as one ingredient.
Entrée: chicken pot pie, watercress, pork chops, "stars & stripes" pasta
Dessert: candy apples, blondies, vanilla pudding mix, American cheese
Contestants:
Paul Maloney, Executive Chef and Navy Veteran from Doswell, VA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Candace Gracik, Executive Chef and Coast Guard Veteran from Los Lunas, NM (eliminated after the entrée)
Jon Coombs, Sous Chef and Army Veteran from Ashburn, VA (eliminated after the dessert)
Gary Gonzalez, Line Cook and Marine Veteran from Edison, NJ (winner)
Notes: All four contestants were military veterans. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the pot pie in the entrée basket was Marie Callender's brand. Each of the chopped chefs had $5000 donated in their name from Marie Callender's to a different charity. The winner also received a $10,000 donation to charity in addition to the usual $10,000 prize.
Cristian Petitta, Executive Chef from White Plains, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Thach Tran, Executive Chef from Denver, CO (eliminated after the entrée)
Zack Mills, Executive Chef from Baltimore, MD (eliminated after the dessert)
Christina Jackson, Chef from Brooklyn, NY (winner)
Notes: This was a noodle themed episode with noodles/pasta in every round. Chef Cristian cut himself in the first round and had to start his dish over with less fish. The sausage and meatballs were all on a platter which counted as one ingredient.
Mauro Maccioni, Chef and Co-Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Naji Boustany, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Jackie Jeong, Chef de Cuisine from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Andrew Riccatelli, Chef de Cuisine from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: All the chefs were from New York. They were required to make dumplings in every round. To accommodate the theme, each chef was provided with a preheated pot of oil and the pantry was stocked with assorted dumpling wrappers. In the appetizer round, Chef Mauro didn't get any food onto his plates and though the judges tried the food in his pans, he was eliminated (making this the second time in the series that a contestant didn't plate anything before time ran out.)
Miguel Samanez, Sous Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Val Wasilewski, Executive Pastry Chef from Briarcliff Manor, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
George Rodrigues, Executive Chef from Washington D.C. (eliminated after the dessert)
Adriana Urbina, Chef and Owner from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This episode featured chefs from different Latin American countries who emigrated to the United States. There were also Latin American ingredients in each basket.
Notes: Part 1 of a 5-part celebrity tournament featuring 16 celebrities competing to win $50,000 for charity. Contestants in this heat were internet personalities with a considerable online following.
Notes: Part 4 of a 5-part celebrity tournament. Contestants in this heat were film and television actors. This episode marks Alan Thicke's final television appearance before his death.
Dessert: port wine cheese, sweet flakes cereal, plumcots, wedding cake top
Contestants:
Ralph Ferrara and Toni Ferrara from Brick, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Henry Hynoski and Laura Hynoski from Secaucus NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
Jhonathan Fennell and Corry Fennell from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
Kam Khazai and Karen Khazai from Gaithersburg, MD (winner)
Notes: This was a team competition with newlyweds (home cooks) competing in the Chopped kitchen. Henry Hynoski was a member of the Super Bowl XLVI-winning team New York Giants.
Jeff and Pam Mauro (Charity: University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital) (eliminated after the appetizer)
Ted and Donna Allen (Charity: Spina Bifida Association) (eliminated after the entrée)
Jet and Mary Tila (Charity: K9s for Warriors) (eliminated after the dessert)
Chris and Mary Lou Santos (Charity: Rett Syndrome Research Trust) (winner)
Notes: The contestants were Food Network chefs (and Chopped host Ted Allen) competing alongside their mothers for charity. Since Ted Allen was one of the contestants, the judges took turns performing his hosting duties and unveiling who got chopped each round (Marc announced round 1, Marcus announced round 2, and Amanda announced round 3). The chefs had 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20.
Erin Campbell, Competitive BBQ Champ from Yazoo City, MS (eliminated after the appetizer)
Shane Vidovic, Chef and Restaurateur from Lakewood, OH (eliminated after the entrée)
Eusebio Gongora, Culinary Director from Baton Rouge, LA (eliminated after the dessert)
Tanya Cauthen, Butcher from Richmond, VA (winner)
Notes: This was a grilling themed episode. The ovens were turned off and the stovetops were outfitted with grill pans and griddles. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the meat sauce in the entree basket was A1 Steak Sauce, a product of a Chopped sponsor. Chef Campbell is the daughter of Leslie Roark Scott, a finalist in the second Chopped: Grill Masters Tournament.
Bea Rocchetti, Sous Chef from Farmington Hills, MI (eliminated after the appetizer)
Miguel Franco, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Michael Chatman, Line Cook from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Shacafrica Simmons, Caterer from Tallahassee, FL (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was potatoes, which were featured in two forms in every basket. Chef Chatman was a line cook for Chopped judge Alex Guarneschelli.
Dessert: bacon gelato, Belgian ale, cactus pear, pretzel bark
Contestants:
Mike Hannah and Melissa Hannah from Cleveland, OH (eliminated after the appetizer)
Mark Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan from Cleveland, OH (eliminated after the entrée)
Johnny Hall and Yahaira Hall from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Sabi Bivas and Daniel Bivas from Hillsborough, NJ (winner)
Notes: This was a home cook, team competition; four fathers paired up with their adult children. The teams were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20.
Jessica Johnson, Chef and Restaurateur from Cleveland, OH (eliminated after the appetizer)
Craig Walker, Chef and Restaurateur from New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the entrée)
Greg Beckham, Chef and Restaurateur from Cleveland, OH (eliminated after the dessert)
Christine Wendland, Executive Chef from Chesterfield, NJ (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was backyard barbecuing. The classic burger fixings in the second round contained onions, tomatoes, and lettuce. The watermelon grill in the third round was half a hollowed out watermelon with fruit skewers on top placed to resemble grill grates.
Tracy Wilk, Executive Pastry Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Sophie Jaeger, Pastry Chef and Restaurateur from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Anna Fitting, Executive Pastry Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Crystal Smith, Pastry Chef from Detroit, MI (winner)
Notes: This episode had all female pastry chefs. They were required to bake something in each round. The chefs were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round and 45 minutes in the dessert round to showcase their pastry talents.
Leah Gourlie, Pastry Chef and Owner from Cleveland, OH (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jamal Bland, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Jessica Chaney, Pastry Chef from Detroit, MI (eliminated after the dessert)
Gavin Jobe, Chef and Restaurateur from Baton Rouge, LA (winner)
Notes: This is part 1 of a 5-part tournament where Alton Brown picked the baskets with specific scientific, gastronomic techniques in mind. The theme of this episode was smoke and the contestants were required to infuse smoke into each dish. A basket ingredient in the entree round (the meatballs) was smoked by Alton himself.
Lisa Pucci Delgado, Private Chef from Cleveland, OH (eliminated after the appetizer)
Vinnie Cimino, Chef de Cuisine from Cleveland, OH (eliminated after the entrée)
Ben Bebenroth, Chef and Restaurateur from Cleveland, OH (eliminated after the dessert)
Nick Wallace, Executive Chef from Jackson, MS (winner)
Notes: This is part 2 of a 5-part tournament where Alton Brown picked the baskets with specific scientific, gastronomic techniques in mind. The theme of this episode was dehydration, with at least one dehydrated ingredient in each round. A basket ingredient in the entree round (the beef jerky) was made by Alton from brined, dehydrated flank steak.
Tiffany Schleigh, Pastry Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Louis Goral, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Andrea Anom, Line Cook from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Chris Holland, Executive Chef from Sparkill, NY (winner)
Notes: This is part 3 of a 5-part tournament where Alton Brown picked the baskets with specific scientific, gastronomic techniques in mind. The theme of this episode was molecular gastronomy, with at least one modernist ingredient in each round. A basket ingredient in the entree round (lamb rib roast) was set aside on a separate table. It was cooked sous-vide inside an immersion circulator.
Entrée: red snapper, sourdough bread, purple cauliflower, natto
Dessert: sauerkraut cake, pickled green strawberries, beer, passion fruit
Contestants:
Jason Rodriguez, Executive Chef and Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Regan Reik, Executive Chef from Cleveland, OH (eliminated after the entrée)
Kashi Smith, Chef Tournant from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Michael Nelson, Executive Chef from New Orleans, LA (winner)
Notes: This is part 4 of a 5-part tournament where Alton Brown picked the baskets with specific scientific, gastronomic techniques in mind. The theme of this episode was fermentation, with at least one fermented/pickled ingredient in each round. A basket ingredient in the appetizer round (champagne) was initially unveiled as a champagne flute, and the chefs were treated to a small lesson from Alton on how fermentation of grapes results in alcohol.
Dessert: dried tarantulas, whole coconut, marzipan fruit, cherry cola sorbet
Contestants:
Michael Nelson, Executive Chef from New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Nick Wallace, Executive Chef from Jackson, MS (chopped 1st in dessert)* (eliminated after the entrée)
Gavin Jobe, Chef and Restaurateur from Baton Rouge, LA (chopped 2nd in dessert)* (eliminated after the dessert)
Chris Holland, Executive Chef from Sparkill, NY (winner)
Notes: This is the final part of a 5-part tournament where Alton Brown picked the baskets. There was no specific theme for the finale. A basket ingredient in the dessert round (sorbet) was shown as created by Alton via a dry ice fire extinguisher and sorbet mixture combined in a food processor. This was the first episode to feature a non-elimination (in round 2) and the first episode to feature a double elimination (in round 3). *For the first time in Chopped history, three competitors moved into the dessert round.
Suzette Montalvo, Food Truck Owner ('A New Yorican Thing') from Long Island, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Andrew Zurica, Food Truck Owner ('Hard Times Sundaes') from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Hassan Musselmani, Food Truck Owner ('The Drunken Rooster') from Detroit, MI (eliminated after the dessert)
Caitlyn Napolitano, Food Truck Co-owner ('Los Viajeros') from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: The contestants were all food truck owners. Chef Hassan previously competed on Season 15 of Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen in 2016, finishing in 11th place.
Bryan Lindsay, Executive Chef from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Brandi Marter, Chef and Restaurateur from Memphis, TN (eliminated after the entrée)
Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Executive Chef from New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the dessert)
Adam Bostwick, Chef and Restaurateur from Cleveland, OH (winner)
Notes: Contestants were tasked to cook dishes paired with waffles in every round. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the potato chips in round 1 were shown to be Lay's Classic potato chips via on screen graphic.
Michael Monzon, Teppanyaki Chef from Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Dani Macchia, Private Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Kimberly "Kim" Gibson, Chef & Restaurateur from Chagrin Falls, OH (eliminated after the dessert)
Dustine Gonsalves, Chef de Cuisine from Los Angeles, CA (winner)
Notes: This was a Halloween themed episode. In the appetizer round the "skull platter" was prosciutto arranged on a prop skull to look like skin. In the entree round, the "egg eyeballs" were poached eggs in a pan, the blood shots were decorative syringes filled with a red syrup, and the "gory brain" was a glazed turkey meatloaf loaf shaped like a brain. In the dessert round the "Halloween candy cake" was a chocolate cake decorated with various Halloween candies. The "freaky brie" was a brie cheese wheel wrapped in puff pastry strips to look like a mummy face.
Dessert: sriracha lollipops, jalapeño-blueberry cornbread, baby pineapples, white chocolate
Contestants:
Iliana Negron, Executive Chef from Nyack, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Alex Diaz, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Ken Hatfield, Chef & Restaurateur from Cleveland, OH (eliminated after the dessert)
Airis Johnson, Private Chef from Brooklyn, NY (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was spicy foods in each basket. Chef Ken Hatfield is a descendant of the Hatfield family of the famous Hatfield–McCoy feud.
Cosmo Bisticas, Executive Chef from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
George Kringas, Chef and Owner from White Plains, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Tara Cianella, Chef and Owner from Nyack, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Gabriel Israel, Chef de Cuisine from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: The baskets in this episode featured Mediterranean ingredients. Both guest judges, Einat Admony and Michael Psilakis, were past Chopped winners.
Entrée: Whipped topping, baby kale blend, pancetta, shepherd’s pie
Dessert: Key lime pie, rhubarb, candied ginger, spiced rum
Contestants:
James Graham, Executive Chef from Staten Island, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Zack Stapelman, Executive Chef from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Natalie Colledge, Owner & Culinary Director from Montclair, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
Kenneth Temple, Private Chef from New Orleans, LA (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was pies. The chefs were required to make a pie in every round and there was a different pie in every basket. The chefs were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round and 45 minutes in both the entree and dessert round in order to properly cook their pies.
Roxanne Spruance, Executive Chef and Owner from New York, NY (charity: American Farmland Trust) (eliminated after the appetizer)
Giorgio Rapicavoli, Executive Chef, from Miami, FL (charity: Our Pride Academy) (eliminated after the entrée)
Hugh Mangum, Executive Chef and Owner from New York, NY (charity: Share Our Strength) (eliminated after the dessert)
Emily Chapman, Sous Chef from New York, NY (charity: Shepherd's Circle Foundation) (winner)
Notes: This was a Thanksgiving themed episode. All four contestants were Chopped Champions returning to win money for their charity of choice. Judging them were three Iron Chefs from Iron Chef America (with Alex also being a regular Chopped judge). By winning this episode, Chef Emily Chapman became the first four-time Chopped champion.
Entrée: deckle of beef, kugel, porcini mushrooms (in olive oil), hard boiled egg snowmen
Dessert: chestnut tree honey, festive pretzels, Santa Claus melon, springerle cookies
Contestants:
Diana Sabater, Chef from Philadelphia, PA (charity: Esperanza) (eliminated after the appetizer)
Darius Peacock, Executive Chef from Trenton, NJ (charity: Good Shepherd Services) (eliminated after the entrée)
Sophina Uong, Executive Chef from Oakland, CA (charity: Camp Okizu) (eliminated after the dessert)
Adam Greenberg, Executive Chef from Norwalk, CT (charity: Mowat-Wilson Syndrome) (winner)
Notes: This was a holiday themed episode. All four contestants were Chopped Grand Champions returning to win money for their charity of choice. The chefs were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20 to allow time to properly butcher and cook the goose breast. The veggie plate in the appetizer round mainly consisted of broccoli, cauliflower, and cherry tomatoes, arranged to look like a Christmas tree. The festive pretzels in the dessert round were pretzel sticks dipped in green candy coating and sprinkled with silver nonpareils. By winning this episode, Chef Adam Greenberg became the first male four-time Chopped champion (and the second overall chef to achieve it; with the first chef having achieved it only two episodes earlier in the Thanksgiving episode).
Entrée: polenta, spiral ham, green beans, pimento cheese
Dessert: blue grits, blackberries, lemon oil, boiled peanuts
Contestants:
B.J. Chester-Tamayo, Chef & Owner from Memphis, TN (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jean Gabriel, Chef & Co-Owner from Stamford, CT (eliminated after the entrée)
Tres Barnard, Chef from New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the dessert)
Steve Costanzo, Chef & Owner from Stamford, CT (winner)
Notes: Each basket in this episode contained some form of grits. Chef B.J. cut herself in the last seconds of the appetizer round, leaving enough blood on her station and plates to deem her dish unsafe to eat. The judges allowed her to bring over her non-contaminated components from her station for them to taste after the other chefs granted her permission to do so.
Dessert: marshmallow spread, fruit cocktail, gold leaf, gin
Contestants:
Josh Moore, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Catt Rolland, Pastry Chef & Sous Chef from New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the entrée)
Charles Disa, Chef & Caterer from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Dave Martin, Chef Consultant from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: The theme of the episode was cocktail food, with each contestant having to make small dishes suited for a cocktail party. They also had to prepare an alcoholic drink to pair with each dish. The rounds were extended by an extra 10 minutes to account for cocktail preparation (30 minutes in the first round and 40 minutes in the second and third rounds). The guest judge, Lauren Gerrie, was a previous Chopped winner from season 6 ('A Cornish Mess') and part 3 in the 2011 Chopped Champions tournament.
Appetizer: tiered cheese tower, cavatelli, frozen lima beans, duck tongues
Entrée: frankfurter crown roast, small graffiti eggplant, karela juice, goat leg
Dessert: moose ears, Saturn peaches, hard cider, Jordan almonds
Contestants:
Jonathan Scinto, Private Chef from Long Island, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Amanda Henson, Chef and Owner from Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the entrée)
Andrew Welenken, Executive Chef from Louisville, KY (eliminated after the dessert)
Jamaal Taherzadeh, Executive Chef from Las Vegas, NV (winner)
Notes: The tiered cheese tower in the appetizer round contained Tete de Moine, Tomme de Savoie, cupola and a Spanish cheese. The 'frankfurter crown roast' in the entrée round was a bunch of hotdogs bundled together in a standing ring to resemble a "crown roast" of meat. The 'moose ears' in the dessert round were pieces of fried, sugary dough drizzled with caramel sauce. Guest judge Jonathan Sawyer was previously a contestant on Chopped: Grill Masters Napa.
Abel Gonzales, Chef and Partner from Dallas, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
Anthony Serrano, Executive Chef and Owner from Chandler, AZ (eliminated after the entrée)
Allen Nguyen, Chef and Partner from New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the dessert)
Sarah Wade, Executive Chef from Boston, MA (winner)
Notes: Part 1 of a 5-part tournament with a prize of $50,000 in the finale. In this episode, all four chefs were known for their expertise in frying and were required to fry something in every round. Unlike past frying episodes, there was an extra deep fryer in the kitchen instead of providing each chef a preheated pot of oil.
Appetizer: White BBQ sauce, pie crust, mangoes, bone-in strip steaks
Entrée: Spatchcocked chickens, cucumber kimchi, red cabbage, cheese puffs
Dessert: Mini marshmallows, grilled lemon lemonade, zucchini, pig pickin’ cake
Contestants:
Maria Mazon, Executive Chef and Owner from Tucson, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jay Ducote, Chef and Restaurateur from Baton Rouge, LA (eliminated after the entrée)
Eric Thomas, Chef and Pitmaster from Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the dessert)
Lynnae Oxley-Loupe, Chef and Pitmaster from Portland, OR (winner)
Notes: Part 2 of a 5-part tournament. In this episode, all four contestants were known for their skill on the grill and were required to grill something in every round. The stove tops were outfitted with grill sheets, but the chefs were permitted to use the ovens.
Manny Slomovitz, Executive Chef from Cincinnati, OH (eliminated after the appetizer)
Joe Passanante, Chef de Cuisine from Queens, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Griffin Paulin, Chef and Owner from Louisville, KY (eliminated after the dessert)
Ken Harvey, Executive Chef from Tucson, AZ (winner)
Notes: Part 3 of a 5-part tournament. In this episode, all four competitors were known for their speed in the kitchen. Keeping in line with this theme, each round was 5 minutes shorter than normal (the appetizer round was 15 minutes, while the entrée and dessert rounds were 25 minutes each).
Notes: Part 4 of a 5-part tournament. In this episode, all four contestants were pastry chefs who specialized in desserts and baking. They were required to bake something in every round. The roasted head of cauliflower was topped with pomegranate seeds and mint. In the dessert round, Chef Michael failed to bake anything in his dish which led to his elimination.
Ken Harvey, Executive Chef from Tucson, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Winnette McIntosh Ambrose, Pastry Chef and Owner from Washington, D.C (eliminated after the entrée)
Lynnae Oxley-Loupe, Chef and Pitmaster from Portland, OR (eliminated after the dessert)
Sarah Wade, Executive Chef from Boston, MA (winner)
Notes: Final part of the gold medal tournament. The winner gets $50,000. Unlike the previous episodes, there was no set theme for the finale (though different ingredients seemed to represent the past four themes; something grilled, something fried, something baked etc.)
Dessert: (ice cream round) white chocolate chunks, love potion cocktail, taleggio cheese, Spanish chorizo
Contestants:
Josip Franc, Executive Pastry Chef from Bernardsville, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Philippe Fallait, Chef and Owner from Astoria, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Marissa Delgado, Executive Pastry Chef from Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the dessert)
Melanie Moss, Pastry Chef and Owner from Brooklyn, NY (winner)
Notes: The theme of the episode was chocolate. The contestants had to make chocolate desserts in every round; specifically candy in the first round, cake in the second, and ice cream in the third. The first round was extended to 30 minutes, the second round was extended to 60 minutes, and the third round was the usual 30 minutes (with an extra ice cream machine brought in). The love potion cocktail in the third round was composed of white chocolate liqueur, vodka, pomegranate juice, and strawberries.
Joshua Wiggins, Sous Chef from Red Bank, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Isaac Rios, Chef and Cafe Manager from Chandler, AZ (eliminated after the entrée)
Mattia Meneghetti, Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Celeste Rogers, Chef and Instructor from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was "healthy eats" with healthy, light ingredients in every basket. The snack box in the entree round consisted of two eggs, cheese, apple slices, grapes, peanut butter, and bread.
Appetizer: toro tartare with caviar, high-roller bagel, Ibérico ham, petite snow peas
Entrée: Wagyu double cheeseburger with gold chocolate bacon, 20 year old bourbon, arugula blossoms, white Alba truffle
Dessert: geode cake, etrog citron, fruit pops in champagne, camel milk chocolate bars
Contestants:
Jonathan Scallion, Private Chef, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the appetizer)
Madeleine Dee, Executive Chef & Owner from Louisville, KY (eliminated after the entrée)
Chris Brugman, Executive Sous Chef from Scottsdale, AZ (eliminated after the dessert)
Johnny Church, Executive Chef from Las Vegas, NV (winner)
Notes: Each basket in this episode had high-end, expensive ingredients. This was the first episode that touted Martha Stewart as a new Chopped judge (though she has guest judged on Chopped Junior in the past). The high-roller bagel was topped with cream cheese, Riesling gelee, and gold leaf. The Wagyu bacon cheeseburger was topped with lettuce and goose pate. The camel milk chocolate was provided by Martha Stewart from her trip to Dubai. Chef Jonathan previously competed on Season 11 of Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen in 2013, finishing in 3rd place.
Dessert: venison sausage, moose milk cocktail, honeycomb, black forest cake
Contestants:
John Chambers, Company Chef from Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Tandy Peterson, Chef de Cuisine from Scottsdale, AZ (eliminated after the entrée)
James Richards, Chef de Cuisine from Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the dessert)
Noam Bilitzer, Sous Chef from Louisville, KY (winner)
Notes: Every basket in this episode featured wild game in some form. Guest judge Angie Mar was the winner of the second Chopped: Grill Masters Tournament.
Michael Compean, Executive Chef from Scottsdale, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Ashley Goddard, Sous Chef from Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the entrée)
Rich Hinojosa, Executive Chef & Co-Owner from Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the dessert)
Evan Hennessey, Executive Chef & Owner from Dover, NH (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was leftovers in every basket. The leftover steak was bone-in strip steak cooked rare. The veggie platter contained celery sticks, cherry tomatoes, and romanesco cauliflower.
Kelli Thompson, Executive Chef from Portland, ME (eliminated after the appetizer)
Greg Nalley, Chef & Owner from Baltimore, MD (eliminated after the entrée)
Julian Elfedayni-Connell, Sous Chef from Mystic, CT (eliminated after the dessert)
Rachel LeGloahec, Executive Chef from Las Vegas, NV (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was U.S. southern ingredients in every basket. The fried chicken in the second round was Kentucky Fried Chicken, still in its bucket (presumably marking it as a sponsor of the show because name brand ingredients are usually obscured).
Meghan Levins, Executive Chef from Louisville, KY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Marc Lamash, Chef from Garrison, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Ian Ray, Private Chef from Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the dessert)
Lanny Chin, Executive Chef from Las Vegas, NV (winner)
Notes: This episode was German themed with a German guest judge. The baskets featured beer and bratwurst. The "beer flight" in the second round consisted of two sour ales, an IPA, and a Scottish ale, all of which were provided by a Nashville brewery owned by regular Chopped judge Maneet Chauhan.
Dessert: goat's milk, chocolate shell coating, fruit pizza, horseradish
Contestants:
Brant Dadaleares, Chef and Owner from Portland, ME (eliminated after the appetizer)
Alycia Harrington, Line Cook from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Sakari Smithwick, Chef de Partie from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Jessica Quinn, Pastry Sous Chef from Brooklyn, NY (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was ice cream in every round, and the chefs had to make ice cream in the dessert round. The cheeseburger in round 1 had a fried ice cream ball as one of the toppings (along with lettuce, cheese and tomato). Chef Brant forgot one of his ingredients which led to his elimination. The salad in round 2 was a salad with a scoop of frozen ranch dressing. A second ice cream machine was brought in for the dessert round.
Francis Legge, Executive Pastry Chef from Queens, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Lindsey Farr, Pastry Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Huascar Aquino, Pastry Chef & Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Joyce Bucad, Assistant Pastry Chef from Las Vegas, NV (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was doughnuts in every basket, and the chefs had to make doughnuts in the final round. The dough in the third round basket was made by Martha Stewart. Chef Francis previously competed on Season 5 of the American version of MasterChef in 2014, finishing in 11th place.
Entrée: whole red snapper, sweet starfish, arugula, clam bake
Dessert: rum runners, bucket of sand pudding, salt water taffy, watermelon
Contestants:
Sean Collins, Chef de Cuisine from Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the appetizer)
David Belknap, Executive Chef & Co-Founder from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Paul Castro, Chef de Cuisine from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Rachael Polhill, Executive Chef from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This episode had beach and sea-themed ingredients in every basket (meaning seafood as well as picnic-type foods that people might take and eat at the beach). The sweet starfish in round 2 were rice crispy treats shaped like stars. The rum runner in round 3 was a cocktail consisting of dark and light rums, pineapple juice, banana liqueur, and cranberry juice.
Juyoung Kang, Lead Bartender from Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the appetizer)
Moses Laboy, Beverage Manager from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Jeremy Ross, Beverage Director from Ashburn, VA (eliminated after the dessert)
Jason Asher, Owner & Mixologist from Phoenix, AZ (winner)
Notes: Each basket had at least one bar food/ingredient and all four contestants were bartenders. Though it was not mandatory, some contestants made cocktails to pair with their dishes.
Appetizer: sardines, Jew's mallow, bone broth, turmeric ice cream
Entrée: radicchio, savory oatmeal, beef tenderloin, chocolate with chili
Dessert: blueberries, walnuts in the shell, white bean cookie dough dip, ginger tonic
Contestants:
Danielle Ennesser-Quirino, Chef & Owner from Scottsdale, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Lex Grant, Private Chef & Owner from Newark, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
Jacob Pitts, Executive Sous Chef from Manassas, VA (eliminated after the dessert)
Jermain Edwards, Executive Chef from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was "good food that's good for you", meaning lighter and healthier ingredients in every basket and every dish. In the entree round Lex forgot to plate a basket ingredient (chocolate with chili).
Dessert: tidal wave cake, Indian blackberries, water caltrops, sea urchin
Contestants:
Ken Arneson, Executive chef from Scottsdale, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Sarah Wong, Butcher & Catering Chef from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the entrée)
Will Gilson, Chef & owner from Cambridge, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
Joshua Moore, Executive chef & co-owner from Louisville, KY (winner)
Notes: Each basket had seafood ingredients that were dangerous to obtain. In the dessert round, hammers were provided to help the chefs crack open the caltrops, and Ted warned the chefs that the caltrops were toxic if not cooked.
Appetizer: ambrosia salad, dandelion greens, charcuterie cone, beef short loin
Entrée: Moroccan mint tea, fresh chickpeas, pâté en croûte, lamb shoulder
Dessert: Asian pears, steamed buns, 'nduja, pork leg
Contestants:
Samantha Naomi, Butcher from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Judy Yao, Butcher from Cambridge, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
Erin Hockey, Butcher from Worcester, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
Elise Miller, Butcher from Portland, ME (winner)
Notes: All four chefs were female butchers. All rounds were entree rounds consisting of 45 minutes to allow enough time to butcher the proteins. The meat in each basket were pieces so large that they had to be grabbed from the pantry.
Tavis Rockwell, Executive Chef from Louisville, KY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Adam Pusateri, Chef and Owner from Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the entrée)
Paula Alencar, Sous Chef from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
Thomas Tapat, Sous Chef from Las Vegas, NV (winner)
Notes: The theme of this round was small plates in every round. The chefs had to create at least two different tasting plates for the judges to share. The first round lasted 30 minutes instead of 20 to allow adequate time to make multiple different dishes.
Dessert: breakfast sausage, maple syrup cheese, congee, French toast
Contestants:
Teerawong "Yo" Nanthavatsiri, Chef and Owner from Manhattan, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Nick Dixon, Executive Chef from Boston, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
Brianna Bowering, Sous Chef from Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
Eric Felitto, Chef and Owner from Fairfield, CT (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was breakfast. The contestants had to make breakfast versions of each round (appetizer, entrée, dessert) and there was at least one breakfast ingredient in each basket. The round 1 "breakfast in bread" ingredient was eggs and bacon in a sourdough breadbowl.
Appetizer: mac & cheese, escarole, New York-style dough, pig's head
Entrée: oxtail, cola slushie, banana blossoms in brine, Detroit-style dough
Dessert: dulce de leche, preserved green olives, mini chocolate bars. Neopolitan-style dough
Contestants:
Giulio Adriani, Restaurateur and Pizzaiolo from Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Vincent Rotolo, Owner and Head Pizzaiolo from Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the entrée)
John Arena, Owner and Co-founder from Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the dessert)
Nino Coniglio, Chef and Owner from Brooklyn, NY (winner)
Notes: The competitors were "pizzaiolos" ‒ chefs specializing in making pizza ‒ who had to make pizza in every round. Round 1 was extended to 30 minutes to allow the chefs enough time to cook their pizzas.
Massimiliano Eandi, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Allison Fasano, Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Andy Richmer, Chef and Owner from Madison, IN (eliminated after the dessert)
Pawan Pinisetti, Executive Chef from Las Vegas, NV (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was pasta. The contestants had to make pasta in every round. The pantry had various types of pastas that the chefs could use.
Ilson Goncalves, Chef and Owner from Montclair, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Darius Chase, Sous Chef from Louisville, KY (eliminated after the entrée)
Aless Mac Carthy, Owner/Caterer from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Anna Vocaturo, Chef Partner from Washington, D.C (winner)
Notes: The stuffed croissant in the second round was matcha tea flavored and stuffed with lemon curd. At the end of the second round, Chef Darius discovered he cut himself, and as a result his dishes couldn't be tasted due to a possible contamination. In the third round, Chef Anna also cut herself but caught the injury in time, and had to redo her dish.
Dessert: cocktail onions, pumpkin spice latte, salmon ice cream, apple pie filling
Contestants:
Lex Taylor, Chef and Owner from Ossining, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Stavros Karipides, Chef and Owner from Greenwich, CT (eliminated after the entrée)
Aziza "Z" Young, Executive Chef from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
Eyhab "Happy" Hatab, Executive Chef from Mount Laurel, NJ (winner)
Notes: This was a viewers' choice episode. The basket ingredients were chosen by fans via social media (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter). Chef Z, going by her real name, Aziza, previously competed on the sixteenth season of Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen in 2016, finishing in thirteenth place.
Dessert: pork belly, crystallized ginger, lady gala apples, piggy dumplings
Contestants:
Justin Loo, Executive Chef from Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the appetizer)
Mac Jarvis, Chef de Cuisine from Jackson Hole, WY (eliminated after the entrée)
Lucas Billheimer, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Matt Migliore, Sous Chef from Brooklyn, NY (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was different animal belly meat in each basket. The chicken cocktail in round 2 contained gin, salt, pepper, and a raw chicken egg. The piggy dumpling in round 3 was a steamed bun that looked like a pig (with edible nose, eyes, and ears) and was filled with custard. In round 1, Chef Justin plated a sauce on two plates with one of the basket ingredients (pickled ramps) after time was called, leading to his elimination. In round 2, Chef Mac forgot the lamb's lettuce and chicken cocktail on 1 of his plates, resulting in him getting eliminated. All 4 chefs were men, though Chef Mac said he had recently identified as transgender.
Dessert: boozy cereal, pink grapefruit, ostrich egg, red velvet pancakes
Contestants:
Matt Drummond, Executive Chef from South Boston, MA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jamie Landers, Chef and Owner from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the entrée)
Bahr Rapaport, Chef and Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Gregory Headen, Sous Chef from Philadelphia, PA (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was brunch, with every basket containing ingredients associated with brunch. The boozy cereal in round 3 was cinnamon squares in a cup of cream and Caribbean rum.
Marissa Bergen, Firefighter & Paramedic from Trenton, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Nick Triscari, Firefighter & Chef Owner from New Rochelle, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Monkonjay Gray, Firefighter & Cheesecake Chef from Greensboro, NC (eliminated after the dessert)
Daniel Brelsford, Firefighter & Cooking Instructor from Bridgeport, CT (winner)
Notes: All the contestants in this episode were firefighters. Firehouse Subs sponsored this episode and donated $25,000 to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation in honor of the competitors. Marissa cut herself in Round 1. A second deep-fryer was provided in the appetizer round to help ensure all the chefs managed to cook the chicken wings. The cherries jubilee in the third round was presented in a pan and on fire, inside the basket, surprising the competitors. This episode was dedicated to Keith Young, an FDNY firefighter and Chopped Champion who died on March 17, 2018.
Ryan Greenberg (age 12) from Livingston, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Django Santalis (age 10) from Patterson, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Pipa Hardin (age 12) from Campbell, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Rachel Goldzal (age 12) from Staten Island, NY (winner)
Notes: The contestants in this episode were all children. Instead of the usual 20 minutes, the first round was extended to 30 minutes. In the third round, the kids were given miniature gumball machines filled with candy and a roll of quarters to get the candy out.
Edwin Anthony Rodriguez, Chef from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Samantha Sanz, Chef de Cuisine from Scottsdale, AZ (eliminated after the entrée)
Marino Rosato, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Christine Hazel, Traveling Chef from Philadelphia, PA (winner)
Notes: This was a Halloween themed episode. In the first round: the "rat" meatballs were regular meatballs with edible fake rat ears and eyes on it, the "mac o'lanterns" were orange bell peppers carved into jack o'lantern faces and filled with mac and cheese, and the eye-tini was a martini with a fake eyeball (lychee with blueberry) stuck in it. In the second round: the shrimp cocktail was served in chilled gelatin inside a prop head bust, and the loaded mashed potatoes had a spider web design piped on with sour cream. In the third round: the "creepy crawlies" were dates cut to resemble bugs, and the meringue was in the shape of bones. Chef Christine Hazel also appeared on Season 14 of Hell's Kitchen.
Notes: This was the first of a five-part tournament, where sixteen past champions competed. The winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finale, where they competed for $50,000. In the appetizer round, Franco forgot the carrots but moved on because Syrena did not cook her smelt. The judges did not eat her dish as a result, citing the risks of parasites from freshwater fish.
Entrée: rainbow chard, vegducken, pumpkin dinner rolls, leg of lamb
Dessert: candied yam latte, popcorn on the cob, unbaked cinnamon roll pie, figs
Contestants:
Ted and Lisa Allen (charity: Reach Higher) (eliminated after the appetizer)
Marc and Paul Murphy (charity: No Kid Hungry) (eliminated after the entrée)
Maneet and Reeti Chauhan (charity: March of Dimes) (eliminated after the dessert)
Amanda and Jason Freitag (charity: God's Love We Deliver) (winner)
Notes: This was a Thanksgiving themed episode where three Chopped judges, and Ted Allen, were joined by their siblings to compete for their charities of choice. Since Ted was competing, the judges took turns performing his hosting duties, and unveiling who got chopped each round (Scott presented the first round, Tiffani presented the second round, and Chris presented the third round).
Altina Lester, Retired Chef from Boston, MA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Charisse Chavers, Head Chef from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Norma Knepp, Chef & Owner from Lancaster, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
Ceil Vardar, Retired Caterer from Norwich, CT (winner)
Notes: This was a holiday themed episode where grandmothers competed, all of them working or having worked in the kitchen professionally. The first round was increased to 30 minutes instead of the usual 20 minutes.
Entrée: goat chops, chayote squash, labne, cookies & cream popcorn
Dessert: Japanese cheesecake, rambutan, strawberry banana juice, fruit rings cereal
Contestants:
Quinn Walmer (age 11) & Lyla Walmer (age 9) from Bridgewater, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jackson Rockmel (age 14) & Skyler Rockmel (age 12) from Berkeley, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Sara Bonic (age 14) & Sammy Bonic (age 12) from Cantonsville, MD (eliminated after the dessert)
Arielle Wayner (age 13) & Alfie Wayner (age 9) from New Rochelle, NY (winner)
Notes: This was a team cook episode where the duos were young siblings. As with most other child-themed Chopped episodes, the first round was extended to 30 minutes.
Dessert: wieners in a quilt, frozen sour cherries, caramel popcorn, lemon curd
Contestants:
Ricardo Arias, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Steven Oliver, Chef & Owner from San Diego, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Britni Nelson, Sous Chef from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
Jeff Martino, Chef de Cuisine from Boston, MA (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was hot dogs in every basket. There were also several different types of hot dogs in the pantry (from venison sausage to cocktail weenies). The "wieners in a quilt" in the third round were hot dogs rolled in crescent dough.
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External links
Chopped episode guide at FoodNetwork.com
Chopped Junior episode guide at FoodNetwork.com
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This article is about Chopped USA For Chopped Canada see Chopped Canada Episode Guide For Chopped Junior see List of Chopped Junior episodes This is the list of episodes Seasons 21 40 for the Food Network competition reality seriesChopped Contents 1 Series overview 2 Episodes 2 1 Season 21 2014 15 2 2 Season 22 2014 15 2 3 Season 23 2014 15 2 4 Season 24 2015 2 5 Season 25 2015 2 6 Season 26 2015 2 7 Season 27 2016 2 8 Season 28 2016 2 9 Season 29 2016 2 10 Season 30 2016 2 11 Season 31 2016 2 12 Season 32 2017 2 13 Season 33 2017 2 14 Season 34 2017 2 15 Season 35 2017 18 2 16 Season 36 2017 18 2 17 Season 37 2018 19 2 18 Season 38 2018 19 2 19 Season 39 2018 19 2 20 Season 40 2018 19 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksSeries overview EditSeasonEpisodesOriginally airedFirst airedLast aired113January 13 2009 2009 01 13 April 7 2009 2009 04 07 213June 16 2009 2009 06 16 September 29 2009 2009 09 29 313October 13 2009 2009 10 13 March 9 2010 2010 03 09 413April 6 2010 2010 04 06 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chips riccota salata Entree mahi mahi cookie snack chips green beans french fries Dessert gourmet frozen yogurt sundae white balsamic vinegar puffed rice cereal bars dulce de lecheContestants Alexandria Brooks age 16 from Voorhees NJ eliminated after the appetizer Ashley Dudley age 16 from Hancocks Bridge NJ eliminated after the entree Jay Urena age 16 from Queens NY eliminated after the dessert Jason Khaytin age 14 from Holland PA winner Notes Part 1 of 5 Teenagers compete in this tournament for a spot in the finale where they would win 25 000 and a 40 000 culinary school scholarship For the whole Teen Tournament chefs were given 30 minutes for the appetizer round instead of the usual 20 minutes 2532 Teen Tournament Part Two Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Geoffrey ZakarianJuly 22 2014 2014 07 22 Ingredients Appetizer jumbo shrimp chunky peanut butter jalapenos sticky rice Entree frog legs mafaldine bok choy lobster mushrooms Dessert black and white cookies fruit leather strips cashews agave nectarContestants Mikayla Layng age 13 from Lynbrook NY eliminated after the appetizer Eyan Goldman age 16 from New York NY eliminated after the entree Lucy Felong age 15 from Hightstown NJ eliminated after the dessert Dante Foggy age 17 from Burlington Twp NJ winner Notes Part 2 of 5 2543 Teen Tournament Part Three Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli and Alex StupakJuly 29 2014 2014 07 29 Ingredients Appetizer rabbit and ginger sausage dandelion greens dried currants hot sauce flavored candy canes Entree pineapple upside down cake Cornish hens hen of the woods mushrooms edamame hummus Dessert cinnamon cereal pie crust chocolate fudge sauce grape carbonated candyContestants Brandon Medley age 15 from Sewell NJ eliminated after the appetizer Hannah Bukzin age 14 from Westport CT eliminated after the entree Max Aronson age 16 from Woodcliff Lake NJ eliminated after the dessert Tommi Rae Fowler age 16 from Townville SC winner Notes Part 3 of 5 Brandon cut his finger in Round 1 2554 Teen Tournament Part Four Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli and Alex StupakAugust 3 2014 2014 08 03 Ingredients Appetizer salsa verde chicken breasts bundled lunch kits blue corn tortilla chips Entree buffalo tenderloin couscous rainbow chard squeezable blueberry yogurt Dessert chocolate Swiss rolls popcorn balls blackberries gummy fishContestants Antonio Jubela Gordon age 16 from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Jake Diamond age 13 from Montclair NJ eliminated after the entree Morgan Goldstein age 14 from Cleveland Ohio eliminated after the dessert Sequoia Pranger age 16 from Salem Oregon winner Notes Part 4 of 5 Morgan cut herself in the second round 2565 Teen Tournament Grand Finale Amanda Freitag Alex Guarnaschelli and Alex StupakAugust 12 2014 2014 08 12 Ingredients Appetizer octopus purple cauliflower kumquats coconut caramel cookies Entree antelope chops red curry paste rainbow carrots ants on a log Dessert frozen mocha drink Vacherin Mont d Or cheese jelly donuts chocolate covered cricketsContestants Sequoia Pranger age 16 from Salem Oregon eliminated after the appetizer Jason Khaytin age 14 from Holland PA eliminated after the entree Dante Foggy age 17 from Burlington Twp NJ eliminated after the dessert Tommi Rae Fowler age 16 from Townville SC winner Notes Part 5 of 5 The previous four winners competed for a chance at 25 000 and a 40 000 culinary school scholarship All the other contestants received a 1 000 gift card to FoodNetwork com Four of the teen chefs that did not win this season s Teen Tournament would return for a teen chef redemption episode in season 25 Teen Redeem Sequoia forgot the kumquats in Round 1 leading to her elimination 2576 Food Truck Fight Peter Oleyer Amanda Freitag and Scott ConantAugust 19 2014 2014 08 19 Ingredients Appetizer strawberry shortcake ice cream bars ground lamb caviar empanada dough Entree whole suckling pig red and white kabob sauces corn tortillas fiddlehead ferns Dessert Liege waffles mangoes with spiced lime Vietnamese iced coffee flanContestants Michael Natiello Food Truck Owner from Bloomfield NJ eliminated after the appetizer Han Ly Hwang Former Food Truck Owner from Portland OR eliminated after the entree James Klayman Food Truck Owner from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Nong Poonsukwattana Food Truck Owner amp Restaurateur from Portland OR winner Notes Contestants are chefs who operate food trucks and carts The suckling pig in the entree basket was precooked 2587 Ultimate Champions Professionals Marc Murphy Chris Santos and Scott ConantAugust 26 2014 2014 08 26 Ingredients Appetizer eel pepihuates shaved coconut sea beans Entree dressed squab stuffed grape leaves feta cheese cherry cola Dessert grasshopper pie Granny Smith apples smoked salt puffed riceContestants Fatima Ali Episode 12 2 A Guts Reaction and Episode 14 3 Chopped Champions Part 2 eliminated after the appetizer Lauren Kyles Episode 18 11 Beer Here eliminated after the entree Tom McKenna Episode 16 4 Gyro We Go Again eliminated after the dessert Giorgio Rapicavoli Episode 10 3 Far Far Out advances to final round winner Notes Part 1 of a 5 part tournament featuring 16 past champions 4 professional chefs and 12 amateur champions divided into 4 divisions of 4 contestants The winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finale whey they competed for a grand prize of 50 000 plus a new car All contestants are professional chefs who were Chopped champions from other episodes Fatima Ali had competed 2 other times before this Episode 12 3 A Guts Reaction and Episode 14 3 Chopped Champions Part 2 This episode had a 30 minute Chopped After Hours special that aired directly after the episode consisting of previously online clips where judges engaged in friendly pseudo competition tackling one of the round s basket ingredients Giorgio forgot an ingredient in the appetizer round but the judges loved his dish so he moved on 2598 Ultimate Champions Amateur Champs Aaron Sanchez Alex Guarnaschelli and Scott ConantSeptember 2 2014 2014 09 02 Ingredients Appetizer cheese blintzes salsa poblano peppers ground pork Entree wagyu ribeye steak jalapeno chips pink pearl sedum mangoes Dessert cookie spread creme anglaise grapefruit microwaved mug cupcakeContestants Marisa Biaggi Episode 15 6 Amazing Amateurs eliminated after the appetizer Dinah Surh Episode 19 1 Ambitious Amateurs eliminated after the entree Elda Bielanski Episode 19 3 Grandma vs Grandma eliminated after the dessert Keith Young Episode 19 13 Four Fathers advances to final round winner Notes Part 2 of 5 All contestants are Chopped champions from other episodes featuring amateur cooks 2609 Ultimate Champions Heroes Aaron Sanchez Maneet Chauhan and Chris SantosSeptember 9 2014 2014 09 09 Ingredients Appetizer sablefish pineapple fruit and nut bars turnips Entree rack of lamb papaya peppermint patties spring garlic Dessert purple corn pudding crystallized ginger cinnamon spice coffee liqueur pecansContestants Richard Fields Episode 18 5 Firefighter Chefs eliminated after the appetizer Paul Rut Episode 11 6 Sound the Alarm eliminated after the entree Robbie Myers Episode 15 8 Military Salute eliminated after the dessert Diana Sabater Episode 15 5 Momumental advances to final round winner Notes Part 3 of 5 All contestants are Chopped champions from other episodes featuring heroes people who help others in some way Two firefighters a US army veteran and a police officer are the hero contestants in this episode 26110 Ultimate Champions Celebrities Aaron Sanchez Maneet Chauhan and Marc MurphySeptember 16 2014 2014 09 16 Ingredients Appetizer salmon fillets avocados sweet tea cricket flour Entree pork loin cucumbers black bean soup chocolate body paint Dessert key lime juice cream cheese banana paste ladyfingersContestants Gillian Vigman Episode 19 6 Chopped Tournament of Stars Comedians and Episode 19 8 Chopped Tournament of Stars Finale eliminated after the appetizer Brandi Chastain Episode 19 4 Chopped Tournament of Stars Sport Stars and Episode 19 8 Chopped Tournament of Stars Finale eliminated after the entree Carnie Wilson Episode 19 5 Chopped Tournament of Stars Rachel vs Guy and Episode 19 8 Chopped Tournament of Stars Finale eliminated after the dessert Laila Ali Episode 14 12 Chopped All Stars Celebrities and Episode 14 13 Chopped All Stars Finale advances to final round winner Notes Part 4 of 5 All the chefs are celebrities who formerly competed on Chopped for charity each being a finalist in the tournament they originally competed in Brandi Carnie and Gillian had competed against each other before when they were finalists in Season 19 s Tournament Of Stars In round 2 Brandi forgot to plate sauce which had chocolate body paint a basket ingredient 26211 Ultimate Champions Grand Finale Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli and Geoffrey ZakarianSeptember 23 2014 2014 09 23 Ingredients Appetizer duck confit orange cream ice pops ramps risotto Entree pig s head ajvar vegetable steamed buns Chinese broccoli Dessert corn muffin tops whiskey macadamia nuts chocolate covered gummy bearsContestants Keith Young Episode 19 13 Four Fathers eliminated after the appetizer Laila Ali Episode 14 12 Chopped All Stars Celebrities and Episode 14 13 Chopped All Stars Finale eliminated after the entree Giorgio Rapicavoli Episode 10 3 Far Far Out eliminated after the dessert Diana Sabater Episode 15 5 Momumental winner Notes Part 5 of 5 The 4 preliminary round winners were competing for a grand prize of 50 000 plus a new car of the winner s choice from Buick 26312 Short Order Cooks Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli and Scott ConantSeptember 30 2014 2014 09 30 Ingredients Appetizer ground beef tomatoes slider buns cotton candy Entree broccoli rabe chicken tenders baked pizza dough sour gummy candies Dessert banana pudding vanilla ice cream icing brownie mixContestants Eitan Bernath age 11 from Teaneck NJ eliminated after the appetizer Christopher Pappas age 10 from Long Island NY eliminated after the entree Mona Ziabari age 10 from Lehigh Valley PA eliminated after the dessert Lily Nichols age 11 from Riverton NJ winner Notes The contestants in this special episode were children Instead of the usual 20 minutes they were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round Due to the small height of the contestants Ted had to help them reach for something at various times This episode was dedicated to the memory of Lily Nichols father Jeffrey Nichols who died just prior to the airing of this episode 26413 Money Saver Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli and Scott ConantJanuary 13 2015 2015 01 13 Ingredients Appetizer chickpeas baby red mustard greens marinara sauce silken tofu Entree ham steaks lemon lime soda cottage cheese pea tendrils Dessert pound cake chocolate chips honey strawberriesContestants Jun Robles Chef de Cuisine from Portland OR eliminated after the appetizer Christopher Arellanes Chef de Partie from New York NY eliminated after the entree Alluette Jones Smalls Chef and Owner from Charleston SC eliminated after the dessert Emily Chapman Line Cook from New York NY winner Notes The basket ingredients all cost less than 10 contestants were limited to using two pantry shelves that were stocked with low priced goods Season 22 2014 15 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date2651 Mummies and Gummies Amanda Freitag Alex Guarnaschelli and Aaron SanchezOctober 14 2014 2014 10 14 Ingredients Appetizer gummy rats canned pumpkin bitter melon mummy dogs Entree graveyard dirt pudding beef hearts gummy body parts pigs ears Dessert witch s brew blood oranges blue cheese pretzel spider websContestants Mark Murray Private Chef from Stanford CT eliminated after the appetizer Stephanie Mishoe Pastry Chef from Charleston SC eliminated after the entree TK Kyle Caterer from Queens NY eliminated after the dessert Roro Morales Caterer from Portland OR winner Notes This was a Halloween episode The graveyard dirt pudding in the entree round was crumbled chocolate cake dirt over whipped cream with white wafer cookie headstones on top The witch s brew in the dessert round was made from limeade ginger ale and lime sorbet 2662 Chopped Family Thanksgiving Aaron Sanchez Amanda Freitag Geoffrey Zakarian and Scott ConantNovember 11 2014 2014 11 11 Ingredients Appetizer smoked turkey legs hominy corn bread gummy turkey feet Entree brined turkey breast savoy cabbage corn casserole boniato sweet potatoes Dessert pumpkin pie flavored vodka cranberry pie turkey fat mashed potatoesContestants Maneet Chauhan eliminated after the appetizer Marc Murphy eliminated after the entree Chris Santos eliminated after the dessert Alex Guarnaschelli winner Notes This was a special Thanksgiving episode where the Chopped judges played to win money for the charity No Kid Hungry This is the first episode to have four judges on the judging panel instead of the usual three so the contestants had to make five plates instead of the usual four 2673 Meatball Madness Michael Chernow Aaron Sanchez and Geoffrey ZakarianDecember 2 2014 2014 12 02 Ingredients Appetizer lamb shanks creme brulee ginger baby leeks Entree boar shoulder etouffee sauce bacon okra Dessert chocolate ravioli strawberry syrup candied orange zest French vanilla cake mixContestants Mirna Attar Chef amp Restaurateur from Portland OR eliminated after the appetizer Eva Winans Line Cook from Charleston SC eliminated after the entree Zachary Kell Sous Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Giuseppe Fanelli Executive Chef from New York NY winner Notes The chefs were required to make meatballs in every course Each chef was provided with a meat grinder on their station Each round lasted its usual time limit but when this episode s first basket was used for Chopped After Hours the time limit was increased to 30 minutes Chef Giuseppe forgot the ginger in round 1 but moved on because the judges were unimpressed with Chef Mirna s dish 2684 The Holiday Kitchen Maneet Chauhan Alex Guarnaschelli and Geoffrey ZakarianDecember 9 2014 2014 12 09 Ingredients Appetizer marron glaces prosecco challah bread seafood salad Entree Yule log brisket baked potato mulled wine Dessert cookie dough in a press peppermint candies candied nuts royal icingContestants Sunny Anderson eliminated after the appetizer Jeff Mauro eliminated after the entree Marcela Valladolid eliminated after the dessert Katie Lee winner Notes This was a holiday themed episode featuring four of the hosts of The Kitchen as contestants playing for charity All the contestants except Katie Lee had competed before on Chopped All four contestants received donations for their charities win or lose 2695 Family Food Fight Aaron Sanchez Geoffrey Zakarian and Chris SantosDecember 23 2014 2014 12 23 Ingredients Appetizer piadina purple malabar spinach preserved lemon veal cutlet Entree branzino French green lentils firm tofu mostarda Dessert lobster tail pastries cinnamon chips star anise hazelnut liqueurContestants Raphael Martone father Chef from Boston MA eliminated after the appetizer John Martone son Chef amp Co Owner from Boston MA eliminated after the entree Rosie Martone daughter Head Chef amp Co Owner from Boston MA eliminated after the dessert Geraldine Martone mother Chef from Boston MA winner Notes The contestants were a mother father daughter and son who ran a restaurant together competing head to head 2706 Bizarre Baskets Andrew Zimmern Aaron Sanchez and Geoffrey ZakarianJanuary 20 2015 2015 01 20 Ingredients Appetizer lox ice cream wasabi microgreens pink asparagus ground camel Entree kholodets flaming shiso blue foot mushrooms goat head Dessert unlaid chicken eggs sour cream rambutan Turkish tavuk gogsuContestants Nico Romo Culinary Director amp French Master Chef from Charleston SC eliminated after the appetizer Geoff Rhyne Chef de Cuisine from Charleston SC eliminated after the entree Aaron Barnett Chef amp Restaurateur from Portland OR eliminated after the dessert Timothy Peterson Sous Chef from New York NY winner Notes Judge Andrew Zimmern is the host of Travel Channel s Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern All baskets in this episode featured highly unusual bizarre foods Chef Timothy worked at Beauty amp Essex which is run by Chopped judge Chris Santos In the first round Chef Nico was eliminated after leaving his lox ice cream in the freezer and forgetting to plate it 2717 Reality TV Stars Amanda Freitag Alex Guarnaschelli and Scott ConantFebruary 17 2015 2015 02 17 Ingredients Appetizer smoked mozzarella endive biscuit dough pheasant terrine Entree lobster dinosaur kale vegetable cream cheese quinoa Dessert cannoli shells marshmallows chocolate sauce cherry pie fillingContestants Kathy Wakile The Real Housewives of New Jersey eliminated after the appetizer Renee Graziano Mob Wives eliminated after the entree Amy Roloff Little People Big World eliminated after the dessert Travis Loftland Deadliest Catch winner Notes The contestants were all reality television stars and competed for charity 2728 Late Night Food Brawl Aaron Sanchez Amanda Freitag and Scott ConantFebruary 24 2015 2015 02 24 Ingredients Appetizer Italian sausages in buns tomatillos morel mushrooms poutine Entree fast food sliders Belgian style stout beer Japanese eggplant Mexican corn Dessert rice and cheese burrito chocolate milk apple pie whipped creamContestants Maria Ojala Private Chef from Bel Air CA eliminated after the appetizer Ryan Whyte Sous Chef from Portland OR eliminated after the entree Anastacia Song Sous Chef from Manhattan NY eliminated after the dessert Adam Greenberg Corporate Executive Chef from Norwalk CT winner Notes The basket theme for this episode was late night foods 2739 Amateurs Brawl Chris Santos Maneet Chauhan and Scott ConantApril 7 2015 2015 04 07 Ingredients Appetizer chicken truffle sausage pecorino banana peppers spinach vinaigrette Entree wild boar roast katsu sauce pattypan squash caperberries Dessert marshmallow chocolate cookies strawberry jam hot sauce cottage cheeseContestants Gregory Generet Jazz Vocalist from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Marilyn Mansfield Doll Maker from Staten Island NY eliminated after the entree Melissa Naccarato Hairdresser from Long Island NY eliminated after the dessert Drew Magary Writer from New York NY winner Notes The contestants were all home cooks Drew Magary a science fiction novelist and humor columnist for the sports website Deadspin had previously posted a satirical application for the show in 2012 1 27410 Fabulous Baker Boys Christina Tosi Amanda Freitag and Scott ConantApril 21 2015 2015 04 21 Ingredients Appetizer focaccia dough black cod miso paste rice pudding Entree puffed pastry dough chateaubriand chicken liver champagne chocolate truffles Dessert pate a choux marzipan oranges gold leaf candied crabsContestants Kamel Saci Head Bread Baker from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Frederick Aquino Executive Pastry Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Mario Bacherini Chef Technician from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Thiago Silva Executive Pastry Chef from New York NY winner Notes All chefs in this episode were male bakers and or pastry chefs The chefs wore Chopped T shirts and aprons rather than the traditional chef s coats They were required to bake something in each round with each basket containing a type of baking dough The chefs had 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of 20 due to the extra time needed for baking 27511 Hot Stuff Michelle Bernstein Geoffrey Zakarian and Aaron SanchezJune 2 2015 2015 06 02 Ingredients Appetizer tom yum soup goats milk yogurt pork ribs habanero peppers Entree vindaloo sauce hearts of palm monkfish ghost pepper beef jerky Dessert devil s tres leches cake pink lemons canary melon chili pepper honeyContestants Mei Chau Chef amp Restaurateur from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Andrew Garrett Hot Sauce Entrepreneur from Portland OR eliminated after the entree Denzil Richards Executive Chef from New Rochelle NY eliminated after the dessert Meny Vaknin Executive Chef from Brooklyn NY winner Notes The baskets featured spicy ingredients in every round 27612 Thrill of the Grill Elizabeth Karmel Maneet Chauhan and Marc MurphyJune 23 2015 2015 06 23 Ingredients Appetizer swordfish watermelon wine coolers potato skins Entree taramosalata hanger steak portobello mushrooms fava beans Dessert peaches lemonade pound cake piloncilloContestants Jason French Chef and Owner from Portland OR eliminated after the appetizer Tonya Mitchell Culinary Director from Charleston SC eliminated after the entree Timothy Witcher Culinary Arts Instructor from Westhampton NJ eliminated after the dessert Ben Bettinger Executive Chef from Portland OR winner Notes Contestants were required to use the grill each round and could not use the ovens Chef Timothy Witcher was the teacher of Dante Foggy runner up of the 2014 Chopped Teen Tournament Chef Jason and Chef Ben knew each other prior to this episode Jason being Ben s boss at one point 27713 Scoops On Natasha Case Scott Conant and Chris SantosJune 30 2015 2015 06 30 Ingredients Appetizer ginger ice cream in cones English peas halibut fillets faloodeh Entree asiago cheese flank steak Italian hot peppers olive oil ice cream Dessert banana splits with palm sugar ice cream white chocolate red olives milky raw sakeContestants Clio Goodman Chef amp Owner from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Chris Starkus Chef de Cuisine from Portland OR eliminated after the entree Emmanuel Delcour Private Chef amp Fitness Expert from Beverly Hills CA eliminated after the dessert Stacey Givens Chef amp Restaurateur from Portland OR winner Notes The baskets in each round contained ice cream and each chef was provided with a tray of assorted toppings An extra ice cream machine was brought in so that both chefs could each make ice cream in the dessert round In round 3 Chef Emmanuel forgot to plate his white chocolate and red olives Season 23 2014 15 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date2781 Every Wich Way Jeff Mauro Amanda Freitag and Chris SantosDecember 16 2014 2014 12 16 Ingredients Appetizer polenta log braised beef brisket araucana eggs tomatillos Entree pate mango licorice thousand island dressing pork shoulder Dessert peanut butter and jelly sandwiches marshmallow spread Thai curry paste chocolate covered espresso beansContestants Leigh Ann Kato Freelance Chef from Los Angeles CA eliminated after the appetizer Susie Blue McWilliam Chef amp Owner from Portland OR eliminated after the entree Josh Lewis Head Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Daniel Sharp Executive Chef from New York NY winner Notes Contestants were required to make a sandwich for every course In round 1 Chefs Susie Blue and Leigh Ann omitted a basket ingredient Susie Blue used regular eggs instead of the basket eggs while Leigh Ann chose not to plate her polenta Chef Daniel is the brother of actress Lela Loren 2792 Viewers Choice Ingredients Amanda Freitag Alex Guarnaschelli and Scott ConantJanuary 6 2015 2015 01 06 Ingredients Appetizer pickled eggs ramps instant ramen noodles calf eyeballs Entree beef tongue chimichurri sauce shiitake mushrooms boxed mac and cheese Dessert pig skin baby food margherita pizza ostrich eggContestants Victoria Neikirk Executive Chefs from Charleston SC eliminated after the appetizer Tynan Gibson Chef de Cuisine from Portland OR eliminated after the entree Emily Hahn Executive Chef from Charleston SC eliminated after the dessert Vandy Vanderwarker Sous Chef from Charleston SC winner Notes This was a viewers choice episode The basket ingredients were chosen by fans via social media The first round was from Twitter the second from Facebook and the third from Instagram Chef Emily and Chef Vandy were in a relationship prior to competing on this episode 2803 Chopped Again Marc Murphy Maneet Chauhan and Chris SantosJanuary 27 2015 2015 01 27 Ingredients Appetizer skate wings pomegranate molasses purple asparagus candied sardines Entree whole chicken legs baby zucchini wine ice cream spotted dick pudding Dessert tortenboden cocoa hazelnut spread mirin beer saltContestants Angela Majko Episode 15 4 Without Missing a Beet eliminated after the appetizer Han Ly Hwang Episode 21 6 Food Truck Fight eliminated after the entree Brandon Frohne Episode 20 1 Dread and Breakfast eliminated after the dessert Bradley Stellings Episode 18 11 Beer Here winner Notes All contestants were chefs who had unsuccessfully competed in previous episodes looking for redemption 2814 Say Cheese Adam Moskowitz Amanda Freitag and Alex StupakFebruary 3 2015 2015 02 03 Ingredients Appetizer domed goat cheese blue cheese mostarda guanciale Entree raclette brie chicken thighs garlic scapes Dessert manchego garrotxa fig spread tarragonContestants Dung Trinh Chef from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the appetizer Christian Fischhuber Chef de Cuisine from New York NY eliminated after the entree Jose Chesa Chef amp Restaurateur from Portland OR eliminated after the dessert Maurizio Crescenzo Chef amp Restaurateur from New York NY winner Notes This episode s theme was cheese in every round with 2 types of cheese in every basket All 4 chefs were men 2825 Chocolate Rush Aaron Sanchez Christina Tosi and Marc MurphyFebruary 10 2015 2015 02 10 Ingredients Appetizer chocolate stout white chocolate pork chops malted milk powder Entree tortilla lime chocolate bars dark chocolate deckle of beef naranjillas in syrup Dessert chocolate chile liqueur milk chocolate graham crackers toasted coconut flakesContestants Kelly Kleisner Executive Pastry Chef from Charleston SC eliminated after the appetizer Einav Gefen Corporate Chef from Englewood Cliffs NJ eliminated after the entree Megan Vargas Pastry Chef from Portland OR eliminated after the dessert Mindy Simmons Owner amp Pastry Chef from Beaverton OR winner Notes This episode s theme was chocolate in every round with 2 types of chocolate in every basket All 4 chefs were women 2836 Double Trouble Aaron Sanchez Alex Guarnaschelli and Scott ConantMarch 3 2015 2015 03 03 Ingredients Appetizer date vinegar rocky mountain oysters daikon radish chili roasted peas Entree soft shell crab passion fruit canned beets sweet potato patties Dessert port wine creme fraiche Canadian bacon lollipop ringsContestants Kimberly Maisey and Justin Maisey Spa Chefs from Tucson AZ eliminated after the appetizer Jen Catron and Paul Outlaw Food Truck Owners from New York NY eliminated after the entree Jon Cano and Elizabeth Gribko Chef amp Pastry Chef from East Massapequa NY eliminated after the dessert Adam Sappington and Jackie Sappington Chef amp Pastry Chef from Portland OR winner Notes The contestants were all couples engaged and married This marks the first instance where more than four contestants competed at a time 2847 T G I Fry Day Marc Murphy Chris Santos and Scott ConantMarch 10 2015 2015 03 10 Ingredients Appetizer buckwheat honey hot dogs taro root beef fat Entree cube steak pickled green tomatoes chocolate sandwich cookies duck fat Dessert serrano peppers salted caramel sauce gooey butter cake coconut oilContestants Fred Neuville Chef amp Restaurateur from John s Island SC eliminated after the appetizer Catherine Cosby Executive Chef from Summerville SC eliminated after the entree Anh Luu Head Chef from Portland OR eliminated after the dessert Mo Major Sous Chef from Port Chester NY winner Notes The contestants were required to fry something in every round In addition to the deep fryer each chef was provided with a pot of oil preheated to frying temperature at the start of each round Chef Catherine forgot an ingredient in both Round 1 and Round 2 resulting in her elimination 2858 Amateurs Redemption Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli and Chris SantosMarch 17 2015 2015 03 17 Ingredients Appetizer vegan roast Japanese mayo purple kohlrabi almonds Entree quail chermoula cousa sqush cinnamon sugar cereal Dessert ricotta cheese maple bacon lollipops wonton wrappers baharatContestants Rique Uresti Episode 15 6 Amazing Amateurs eliminated after the appetizer Tommy Werther Episode 19 1 Ambitious Amateurs eliminated after the entree Sunny Hostin Episode 19 10 Mother s Day eliminated after the dessert Jackie Khanich Episode 19 1 Ambitious Amateurs winner Notes The contestants were home cooks who had all competed previously and lost Tommy Werther and Jackie Khanich had previously competed against each other in the same episode In round 3 Sunny forgot to plate an ingredient baharat 2869 Let s Do Lunch Aaron Sanchez Amanda Freitag and Marc MurphyMarch 24 2015 2015 03 24 Ingredients Appetizer cinnamon rolls Turkish coffee quail eggs tamarillos Entree duck breast artichoke champagne peanut butter and jelly Dessert pork crown roast green lipped mussels creamed spinach trufflesContestants Mark Mata Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Sarah Arkwright Food Truck Owner from Portland OR eliminated after the entree Diane Vista Wayne Line Cook from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Jonathan Kavourakis Sous Chef from New York NY winner Notes The three rounds appetizer entree and dessert were replaced by breakfast lunch and dinner respectively Chef Kavourakis worked at Beauty amp Essex which is run by Chopped judge Chris Santos 28710 Fake Cake Real Stakes Marc Murphy Maneet Chauhan and Chris SantosMarch 31 2015 2015 03 31 Ingredients Appetizer chicken wings puffed rice treats with hot sauce Italian sausage caramel apple caramel coated onion sheep cauliflower and olive Entree layer cake meatloaf with cream cheese spaghetti squash green beans fondant ice cream sundae mashed potatoes and gravy Dessert grilled cheese pound cake with frosting milk buttermilk peas and carrots candy tomato soup strawberry soup Contestants Lauren Miller Executive Chef Sasquatch Brewing Co Portland OR eliminated after the appetizer Daniel Doyle Executive Chef Poogan s Porch Charleston SC eliminated after the entree Cole Poolaw Executive Chef Barsa Tapas Lounge Charleston SC eliminated after the dessert Silvia Baldini Chef amp Caterer Strawberry amp Sage New Canaan CT winner Notes This was an April Fools Day competition where the ingredients in the baskets were actually something else in disguise and small pranks were pulled e g hiding a rubber snake in a blender having someone in a bear costume waiting in the break room between rounds 28811 First Responders Maneet Chauhan Amanda Freitag and Chris SantosApril 14 2015 2015 04 14 Ingredients Appetizer mixed berry jam ground bison arugula hummus chips Entree rotisserie chicken fiery jaw breakers fingerling potatoes tequila Dessert passion fruit angel food cake toasted marshmallows fruit ring candiesContestants Ariella Dalfen North Shore LIJ Paramedic from Queens NY eliminated after the appetizer Jing Cong FDNY Paramedic Lieutenant from Manhattan NY eliminated after the entree Richard Henderson NYPD Bomb Squad Detective from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Anna Serrano NYPD Police Sergeant from New York NY winner Notes Contestants were first responders such as police and paramedics 28912 Judges Face Off Chris Santos Maneet Chauhan and Geoffrey ZakarianJune 9 2015 2015 06 09 Ingredients Appetizer tuna noodle casserole Tex Mex condiments barbecue potato chips collard greens Entree tomato soup pulled pork sandwich dirty rice peanuts Dessert cheddar biscuits apple slices carrot cake mango chutneyContestants Amanda Freitag Charity God s Love We Deliver eliminated after the appetizer Marc Murphy Charity No Kid Hungry eliminated after the entree Alex Guarnaschelli Charity Alex s Lemonade Stand eliminated after the dessert Aaron Sanchez Charity WhyHunger winner Notes The theme of this episode was leftovers in every basket All contestants were Chopped judges who were competing for charity The Tex Mex condiments consisted of guacamole salsa and sour cream 29013 Big Barbecue Bout Alex Guarnaschelli Aaron Sanchez and Ray LampeJune 16 2015 2015 06 16 Ingredients Appetizer South Carolina style barbecue sauce jumbo shrimp baby mustard greens clams Entree North Carolina style barbecue sauce pork spare ribs rainbow chard avocados Dessert Kansas City style barbecue sauce bananas whole coconut smoked almondsContestants Jimi Hyatt Chef from Charleston SC eliminated after the appetizer Heather Edwards Executive Chef from Charleston SC eliminated after the entree Deljuan Murphy Executive Sous Chef from Charleston SC eliminated after the dessert Taylor Garrigan Executive Chef from Charleston SC winner Notes This was a barbecue themed episode with a different regional variety of barbecue sauce in every basket All the chefs were from different areas of Charleston South Carolina and the third judge Ray Dr BBQ Lampe was a finalist in the first Chopped Grill Masters Tournament Due to the extensive time required to cook ribs the ribs in the entree basket were pre roasted Season 24 2015 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date2911 All Stars Tournament Part 1 Amanda Freitag Maneet Chauhan and Scott ConantApril 28 2015 2015 04 28 Ingredients Appetizer smoked pork tails culantro nattō clams Entree shrimp skin hamachi pomelo green garlic Dessert maple smoked cheddar cheese almond flour mayonnaise datesContestants Brian Malarkey Charity Chimps Inc eliminated after the appetizer Madison Cowan Charity Alzheimer s Association New York City Chapter eliminated after the entree Eric Greenspan Charity Stu and the Kids eliminated after the dessert Art Smith Charity Reunion winner Notes The first in a five part All Stars tournament series where the winner takes home 75 000 for a charity of their choice Madison Cowan had previously won the 2010 Champions tournament Chef Cowan is also the first chef to have competed as both a civilian and celebrity contestant 2922 All Stars Tournament Part 2 Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli and Chris SantosMay 5 2015 2015 05 05 Ingredients Appetizer Solomillo iberico preserved lemons arugula peanut soup Entree veal sweetbreads fondue cheese green chili sauce artichokes Dessert switchel lime leaves meringue cookies baked sweet potatoesContestants Dale Talde Charity CARE USA eliminated after the appetizer Mary Sue Milliken Charity No Kid Hungry eliminated after the entree Hung Huynh Charity Sunflower Mission eliminated after the dessert Anne Burrell Charity Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation winner Notes Part two of a five part All Stars tournament Anne Burrell was a preliminary round winner in the 2011 All Stars tournament 2933 All Stars Tournament Part 3 Aaron Sanchez Alex Guarnaschelli and Geoffrey ZakarianMay 12 2015 2015 05 12 Ingredients Appetizer baby zucchini marcona almonds mojama coconut macaroons Entree lamb ribs kumquats variegated radicchio cherry spoon fruit Dessert ghee msemen walnuts orange flavored waterContestants Marcel Vigneron Charity L A Kitchen eliminated after the appetizer Cat Cora Charity Chefs for Humanity eliminated after the entree Antonia Lofaso Charity Beit T Shuvah eliminated after the dessert Michael Psilakis Charity The Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation winner Notes Part three of a five part All Stars tournament Cat Cora also competed in the 2012 All Stars tournament 2944 All Stars Tournament Part 4 Aaron Sanchez Amanda Freitag and Scott ConantMay 19 2015 2015 05 19 Ingredients Appetizer sea scallops tahini paste taro buns seasoned eggs in soy sauce Entree chickpea curry beef shoulder finger limes coffee pods Dessert pistachio cream dried plums fish shaped pretzels carbonated crystalsContestants Lee Anne Wong Charity Conservation International Hawaii eliminated after the appetizer Fabio Viviani Charity ALS Association eliminated after the entree Rocco DiSpirito Charity Feeding America eliminated after the dessert Jet Tila Charity K9s for Warriors winner Notes Part four of a five part All Stars tournament 2955 All Stars Tournament Grand Finale Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli and Scott ConantMay 26 2015 2015 05 26 Ingredients Appetizer fish carcasses taleso ham purple potatoes Calabrian chili peppers Entree seafood tower arak fennel pollen sea urchin Dessert watermelon fruit bowl French feta cheese ghost pepper cookie cakeContestants Art Smith Charity Reunion eliminated after the appetizer Jet Tila Charity K9s for Warriors eliminated after the entree Michael Psilakis Charity The Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation eliminated after the dessert Anne Burrell Charity Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation winner Notes Finale of a five part All Stars tournament with a 75 000 prize for the charity of the winning chef s choice The fish carcasses were from catfish heads and cod The seafood tower included clams oysters lobster and shrimp Due to the heat of the ghost peppers goggles were provided in the dessert basket 2966 Tendon Intentions Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag and Marc MurphyJuly 7 2015 2015 07 07 Ingredients Appetizer beef tendon balls purslane jerusalem architokes chocolate peanut butter cups Entree trash fish olive tapenade fresh vermicelli noodles blood oranges Dessert egg custard tarts coffee infused tequila caramelized onions pretzelsContestants Robert Sevchik Chef de Cuisine from Seattle WA eliminated after the appetizer Oscar Toro Executive Sous Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Steven Wambach Executive Chef from Chicago IL eliminated after the dessert Robyn Almodovar Food Truck Owner from Miami FL winner Notes The trash fish in Round 2 was scut fish specifically porgy as stated in the Chopped After Hours segment for this episode Chef Robyn previously competed on Season 10 of Gordon Ramsay s Hell s Kitchen in 2012 finishing in 6th place she later returned for Season 17 in 2017 and finished in 5th place She also later competed on Cutthroat Kitchen 2977 Rock Stars Aaron Sanchez Alex Guarnaschelli and Chris SantosAugust 18 2015 2015 08 18 Ingredients Appetizer drumsticks corn tortillas champagne jam Entree lamb t bones graffiti eggplants string cheese beer Dessert rock candy fresh ginger lemon roll spiced German liquorContestants Eddie Ojeda Charity Carol M Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund eliminated after the appetizer Lita Ford Charity Kids First Parental Alienation Awareness eliminated after the entree Dweezil Zappa Charity Guitars Not Guns eliminated after the dessert Kelly Hansen Charity The Grammy Foundation winner Notes Musicians competed for charity in this episode 2988 Wild Ride Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Maneet ChauhanSeptember 3 2015 2015 09 03 Ingredients Appetizer corn dogs candy apples cream cheese deep fried cherry drink Entree deep fried canned ham deep fried ravioli asparagus hot beef sundae Dessert deep fried tequila nectarines deep fried butter balls red white and blue ice popsContestants Kris Edelen Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Eileen Andrade Chef amp Restaurateur from Miami FL eliminated after the entree Derrick Prince Sous Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Brian Riggenbach Executive Chef from Chicago IL winner Notes The theme of this episode was carnival food with each basket containing two deep fried items Chef Derrick worked for fellow Chopped judge Chris Santos who did not appear as a judge in this episode In the entree round Chef Eileen forgot a basket ingredient fried ravioli In the dessert round Chef Derrick cut himself but did not know about it until he was alerted by the medic Blood was found in enough places that the judges could not taste his dish due to possible contamination 2999 College Challenge Marc Murphy Chris Santos and Roger MookingSeptember 10 2015 2015 09 10 Ingredients Appetizer ground turkey bluefoot mushrooms frozen mixed veggies instant ramen Entree strip steaks ranch dressing broccoli pizza turnovers Dessert potato chips strawberry toaster pastries fast food sundae mini marshmallowsContestants Varsha Govindaraju Senior University of Washington in Seattle WA eliminated after the appetizer Alex Steinwald Senior Northwestern University in Evanston IL eliminated after the entree O Shane Elliot Junior University of Miami in Miami FL eliminated after the dessert Andrea Galan Sophomore New York University in New York NY winner Notes Four college students competed in this episode The instant ramen in the appetizer round consisted of dried ramen noodles and a flavoring packet but the contestants were not required to use both components of the ramen Chef Andrea later competed on Season 7 of the American version of MasterChef in 2016 finishing in 11th place 30010 Light Makes Right Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Rocco DiSpiritoOctober 20 2015 2015 10 20 Ingredients Appetizer pomegranate yogurt dandelion greens pepitas salmon Entree ground buffalo muhammara rainbow carrots kefir Dessert matcha chia smoothie rice crackers pineapple dark chocolateContestants Justin Schwartz Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Momo Attaoui Private Chef from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the entree Rudy Poindexter Personal Chef from Arlington TX eliminated after the dessert Ryan Ross Owner amp Private Chef from Bow WA winner Notes Lighter and healthier ingredients were featured in the baskets Chef Rudy Poindexter was the personal chef of Texas Rangers first baseman Prince Fielder 30111 Tailgate Fate Aaron Sanchez Chris Santos and Roger MookingNovember 3 2015 2015 11 03 Ingredients Appetizer gameday chili roasted jalapeno poppers chicken wings pretzel rolls Entree three bean salad burger patties flask of whiskey football cupcakes Dessert fried apple pies wine coolers strawberries banana puddingContestants Erin Wishon Executive Chef from Chicago IL eliminated after the appetizer Lamar Moore Executive Chef from Chicago IL eliminated after the entree Michell Sanchez Chef amp Restaurateur from Miami FL eliminated after the dessert Seis Kamimura Executive Chef from Seattle WA winner Notes The theme of this episode was tailgating and the baskets were replaced by coolers Chef Michell previously appeared on two other Food Network shows Guy Fieri s Diners Drive Ins and Dives in 2014 and Charles Stiles Mystery Diners in July 2015 four months before this episode aired 30212 Chopped Gastropub Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag and Aaron SanchezNovember 26 2015 2015 11 26 Ingredients Appetizer house smoked bacon monkfish cheeks deviled eggs house made pickles Entree bangers and mash Brussels sprouts white truffle popcorn Moscow mule Dessert house pulled mozzarella peanut caramel chocolate bars house made potato tots craft beerContestants Will Salazar Executive Sous Chef from Chicago IL eliminated after the appetizer Juan Borjas Executive Sous Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Fred Maurer Charcutier from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Dafna Mizrahi Chef amp Restaurateur from Amenia NY winner Notes Contestants were asked to prepare dishes that one might find at a gastropub Each round featured at least two gastropub themed mystery ingredients Juan Borjas worked for Chopped judge Chris Santos who did not appear as a judge in this episode 30313 Holiday Cooking Marcus Samuelsson Geoffrey Zakarian and Aaron SanchezDecember 8 2015 2015 12 08 Ingredients Appetizer whole roasted goose parsnips green cherries brie en croute Entree beef tenderloin gingersnap cocktail potato latkes tzimmes Dessert white chocolate apple snowman pie dough cranberries brandy Alexander cocktailContestants Kelsey Nixon Kelsey s Essentials Charity Every Mother Counts eliminated after the appetizer Jim Stacy Offbeat Eats Charity The Giving Kitchen eliminated after the entree Gabriele Corcos Extra Virgin Charity The Food Bank of New York City eliminated after the dessert Roger Mooking Man Fire Food Charity Save the Children International winner Notes This was a holiday themed episode and all the competing chefs were hosts of shows on Cooking Channel playing for charity Chef Kelsey cut herself in the appetizer round and her food overcooked on the stove while she was getting bandaged contributing to her being eliminated Chef Corcos also competed in the 2013 All Stars tournament prior to this episode Roger Mooking also served as a judge on Chopped Canada The gingersnap cocktail in the second round was mixed from vodka ginger scented aperitif allspice and clove Season 25 2015 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date3041 Teen Tournament Episode One Amanda Freitag Maneet Chauhan and Scott ConantAugust 25 2015 2015 08 25 Ingredients Appetizer swordfish black garlic mayonnaise lemon leaves bear s head mushrooms Entree hanger steak lollipop kale apple crisp spray cheese Dessert fruit chew candy instant yogurt pudding mix tortilla chips blueberriesContestants Franco Fugel age 14 from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Theo Vicioso age 17 from White Plains NY eliminated after the entree Anna Mindell age 15 from New Haven CT eliminated after the dessert Yazmene Kaylani age 16 from Sussex County NJ winner Notes This is part 1 of 5 in a tournament with all teenage contestants Throughout the tournament contestants were given 30 minutes for the appetizer round 3052 Teen Tournament Episode Two Amanda Freitag Maneet Chauhan and Scott ConantSeptember 1 2015 2015 09 01 Ingredients Appetizer wild langoustines Asian long beans yuzu juice Japanese sweet potato Entree lamb shoulder coconut milk bok choy dates Dessert powdered peanut butter ice cream sandwiches marshmallows curry powderContestants Alyssa Chacon age 17 from Union NJ eliminated after the appetizer Nino Asaro age 16 from New York NY eliminated after the entree Salma Zahran age 15 from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the dessert Peter Wenger age 13 from New York NY winner Notes Part 2 of 5 Teen Chef Wenger is a protege of Chef Joel Gargano who competed in the fifteenth season episode Cook Your Butt Off Throughout the competition Salma cut herself four times 3063 Teen Tournament Episode Three Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli and Scott ConantSeptember 8 2015 2015 09 08 Ingredients Appetizer vegan crispy chicken legs golden beets tortilla chip lunch kit pea leaves Entree venison roast butternut squash fruity cereal macaroons okra Dessert walnuts in honey assorted cookies plums French toast cerealContestants Jarren Pross age 14 from Rebersburg PA eliminated after the appetizer Eliza McKelvey age 13 from New York NY eliminated after the entree Allison Lee age 13 from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Alexina Chasin age 14 from Kingston NY winner Notes Part 3 of 5 The tortilla chip lunch kit in the appetizer round included tortilla chips and some salsa 3074 Teen Tournament Episode Four Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli and Scott ConantSeptember 15 2015 2015 09 15 Ingredients Appetizer spicy Italian sausage white asparagus habanero peppers soup dumplings Entree veal chops heirloom tomatoes glazed doughnuts Swiss chard Dessert flame grapes peanut and caramel candy bars Greek yogurt mango nectarContestants Danny Ganzman age 15 from Buffalo Grove IL eliminated after the appetizer Olivia Neumark age 13 from Seattle WA eliminated after the entree Justin Ballenger age 16 from Chicago IL eliminated after the dessert Veronica Seguin age 14 from Bedford MA winner Notes Part 4 of 5 The candy bars in the dessert round had the brand obscured but it appeared to be Pay Day candy bars Veronica cut her finger in Round 1 but finished her dish 3085 Viewers Baskets Marc Murphy Aaron Sanchez and Geoffrey ZakarianSeptember 17 2015 2015 09 17 Ingredients Appetizer rum raisin ice cream broccoli spigarello potato tots potted meat Entree abalone wasabi candy canes beef jerky sticks yellow snack cakes Dessert banana ketchup fruit cocktail goat s milk sauerkrautContestants Erica Nicholls Executive Chef from Miami FL eliminated after the appetizer Aaron Tekulve Sous Chef from Seattle WA eliminated after the entree Jeremy Fleming Sous Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Mathias Gervais Executive Chef from Miami Beach FL winner Notes This was a viewers choice episode The basket ingredients were chosen by fans via social media Facebook Instagram and Twitter 3096 Teen Tournament Grand Finale Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli and Amanda FreitagSeptember 22 2015 2015 09 22 Ingredients Appetizer tuna in oil super snap peas fruit candy squares gnocchi Entree tilefish baby planet carrots chanterelle mushrooms corned beef hash Dessert coconut chips Shirley Temple quail eggs chocolate wafer cakeContestants Peter Wenger age 13 from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Alexina Chasin age 14 from Kingston NY eliminated after the entree Yazmene Kaylani age 16 from Sussex County NJ eliminated after the dessert Veronica Seguin age 14 from Bedford MA winner Notes Part 5 of 5 The winner received a 25 000 grand prize while the other three finalists each received a 1 000 Food Network gift certificate and an authentic Chopped chef s coat 3107 Teen Redeem Aaron Sanchez Maneet Chauhan and Marc MurphySeptember 24 2015 2015 09 24 Ingredients Appetizer lump crab meat daikon radish Japanese mayonnaise chili garlic coated peas Entree Korean style short ribs wax soda bottles romanesco cauliflower calzones Dessert cold brew coffee peanut butter toast strawberry puree Italian milk cookiesContestants Morgan Goldstein age 15 from Cleveland OH eliminated after the appetizer Dante Foggy age 18 from Burlington Township NJ eliminated after the entree Jay Urena age 17 from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Max Aronson age 17 from Woodcliff Lake NJ winner Notes This redemption episode the first to feature teen chefs featured four contestants from the 2014 Teen Tournament Unlike previous teen episodes the chefs were not given extra time in the appetizer round 3118 Sitcom Moms Chris Santos Amanda Freitag and Geoffrey ZakarianSeptember 29 2015 2015 09 29 Ingredients Appetizer TV dinners portobello mushrooms fresh spinach sour cream Entree minute steak rainbow carrots cream of celery soup French toast Dessert tiramisu bananas strawberry sauce almondsContestants Jo Marie Payton Family Matters charity Grandparents Taking Care of Grandchildren eliminated after the appetizer Tichina Arnold Everybody Hates Chris charity We Win Foundation eliminated after the entree Betsy Randle Boy Meets World charity No Kid Hungry eliminated after the dessert Jackee Harry Sister Sister charity Thurgood Marshall College Fund winner Notes This celebrity episode featured four actresses who played sitcom moms competing for charity The TV dinners in the appetizer round included turkey stuffing and mashed potatoes Betsy Randle made the final round despite accidentally leaving a piece of plastic in a round 1 dish then forgetting an ingredient in round 2 Payton s appetizer was inconsistently cooked and loaded with raw spices while Arnold s entree didn t transform her ingredients enough 3129 Bizarre Battle Marcus Samuelsson Marc Murphy and Scott ConantOctober 8 2015 2015 10 08 Ingredients Appetizer duckbills young jackfruit in brine hand pulled noodles fruit flavored beef jerky Entree pork bung hot sauce jelly beans farro pork dust Dessert smen aloe mango pudding warka pastry sheets poiContestants Katie Wentworth Executive Sous Chef from Seattle WA eliminated after the appetizer Lucerno Martinez Obregon Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Josh Elliot Executive Chef from Miami Beach FL eliminated after the dessert Cory Morris Executive Chef from Chicago IL winner Notes The baskets featured bizarre ingredients Chef Morris worked for Iron Chef Jose Garces 31310 Oktoberfest Geoffrey Zakarian Maneet Chauhan and Edi FraunederOctober 13 2015 2015 10 13 Ingredients Appetizer sulze sauerkraut German soft pretzels beer cheese soup Entree pork schnitzel mittelscharf turnips keg of beer Dessert chocolate sausage spatzle blackberries bock beerContestants Ivan Giani Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Taylor Erickson Personal Chef from Los Angeles CA eliminated after the entree Heiner Aichem Executive Chef amp Owner from Stanhope NJ eliminated after the dessert Deborah Caplan Line Cook from New York NY winner Notes The theme of this episode was Oktoberfest The beer keg contained Kolsch 31411 Thanksgiving Soup er Stars Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Aaron SanchezNovember 9 2015 2015 11 09 Ingredients Appetizer leftover turkey leftover mashed potatoes leftover cranberry sauce leftover green beans Entree whole turkey breast potatoes cranberries green beans Dessert turkey ice cream cake mashed potato candy cranberry salsa green bean ice popsContestants Gretchen Roth Food Services Manager at The Bowery Mission New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Bonnie Kepplinger Volunteer Cook at The Crib at the Night Ministry Chicago IL eliminated after the entree Victor Squire Soup Kitchen Chef at The Open Door Shelter Norwalk CT eliminated after the dessert Sister Alicia Torres Franciscan Nun at Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago Chicago IL winner Notes This was a Thanksgiving episode featuring four soup kitchen chefs Each basket contained the same ingredients but in different forms Each chef s respective soup kitchen received a donation from Food Network win or lose The chefs had 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20 minutes 31512 Cooking with Bass Marc Murphy Maneet Chauhan and Marcus SamuelssonNovember 24 2015 2015 11 24 Ingredients Appetizer popcorn chicken hearts escarole persimmons Entree sea bass Anjou pears poblano peppers saffron Dessert zucchini chocolate covered raisins vanilla liqueur peanut brittleContestants Laura Cheng Executive Chef from Chicago IL eliminated after the appetizer Alex Rodil Executive Chef from Miami FL eliminated after the entree Rob Hafer Sous Chef from Chicago IL eliminated after the dessert Rosa Soto Pastry Chef from Seattle WA winner 31613 Mac and Cheese Maneet Chauhan Alex Guarnaschelli and Aaron SanchezDecember 1 2015 2015 12 01 Ingredients Appetizer mac and cheese Canadian bacon Swiss chard monkfish Entree pasta shells chorizo spring peas rotisserie chicken Dessert rigatoni white chocolate roasted figs mac and cheese ice creamContestants Matt Jozwiak Research amp Development Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Bun Cheam Executive Chef from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the entree Tiffany Minter Executive Sous Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Joe Cecchini Chef de Cuisine from Chicago IL winner Notes This episode featured variations of mac and cheese ingredients in every basket Season 26 2015 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date3171 A Chopped Halloween Aaron Sanchez Alex Guarnaschelli and Geoffrey ZakarianOctober 6 2015 2015 10 06 Ingredients Appetizer gory ribs broccoli rabe blood soup mozzarella eyeballs Entree lobster pickled pigs lips squid ink pasta coffin toast Dessert Day of the Dead cookies watermelon brain chocolate covered bugs boo nilla shakesContestants Jeny Weimer Executive Chef amp Co Owner from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Celinda Norton Chef amp Food Blogger from Seattle WA eliminated after the entree Leo Mamaril Chef de Tournade from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Heather Borden Chef from New York NY winner Notes This was a Halloween themed episode The coffin toast in the entree round consisted of a toasted bread boat filled with seafood and a cream sauce In Round 2 Chef Celinda forgot the pickled pigs lips and she cut herself She used the same cutting board side with her blood on it resulting in the judges not tasting her dish and eliminating her The boo nilla shakes in the dessert round were vanilla milkshakes 3182 Chopped Catwalk Marc Murphy Marcus Samuelsson and Maneet ChauhanOctober 15 2015 2015 10 15 Ingredients Appetizer tuna in a bag gazpacho finger limes kale chips Entree sea bass veggie tray with hummus avocados chia seeds Dessert strawberry lemonade butter crackers coconut fruit pops cape gooseberriesContestants Din Yates Model Chef amp Restaurateur from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Crosby Tailor Model Chef amp Entrepreneur from Los Angeles CA eliminated after the entree Danika Brysha Model Private Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Ashley Holt Model Pastry Chef amp Owner from Brooklyn NY winner Notes All of the contestants were models and professional chefs 3193 Food Truck Kitchen Scott Conant Maneet Chauhan and Geoffrey ZakarianOctober 27 2015 2015 10 27 Ingredients Appetizer bao buns cracklings duck sauce gyros Entree bibimbap rainbow chard fresh chickpeas footlong hot dogs Dessert doughnuts green apricots cocoa hazelnut spread ice cream barsContestants Franky Karagiorgos Chef and Co Owner from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Jonny Silverberg Chef amp Owner from Seattle WA eliminated after the entree Leah Wilcox Chef amp Owner from Chicago IL eliminated after the dessert Hilda Hilman Chef amp Owner from Seattle WA winner Notes All of the contestants in this episode owned food trucks 3204 Military Vets Marc Murphy Maneet Chauhan and Chris SantosNovember 10 2015 2015 11 10 Ingredients Appetizer roasted chicken seven layer dip corn on the cob scalloped potatoes Entree meatloaf corn muffin mix green tomatoes yogurt parfait Dessert lemonade ballpark peanuts puffed rice cereal bars peachesContestants Ellen Adams Personal Chef Air Force Veteran from Rochester NY eliminated after the appetizer Alex Magloire Executive Chef Navy Veteran from Asbury Park NJ eliminated after the entree Johnny Ulloa Sous Chef Coast Guard Veteran from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Roshara Sanders Executive Chef Army Veteran from Milford CT winner Notes All contestants in this episode were veterans of the United States Military Services 3215 Chopped Desserts Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli and Johnny IuzziniNovember 23 2015 2015 11 23 Ingredients Appetizer chocolate round Mississippi mud pie brie cheese Italian maraschino cherries potato crisps Entree candy round champagne wafer sheets cookie spread green strawberries Dessert cake round avocado rangpur limes hazelnut flour Persian riceContestants Sarah Mispagel Pastry Chef Nightwood Chicago IL eliminated after the appetizer Anthony Hunt Corporate Pastry Chef Restaurant People Group South Florida FL eliminated after the entree Jasmin Bell Manager amp Pastry Chef Le Reve Bakery amp Cafe Seattle WA eliminated after the dessert Mathew Rice Executive Pastry Chef Girl amp The Goat Chicago IL winner Notes Four pastry chefs competed in this episode where all 3 rounds were dessert rounds Each round focused on a different dessert chocolate candy and cake The 1st round was extended to 30 minutes instead of the usual 20 minutes The 3rd round was 60 minutes instead of 30 to allow the chefs enough time to bake and decorate their cakes 3226 In Laws in Teams Amanda Freitag Alex Guarnaschelli and Maneet ChauhanDecember 10 2015 2015 12 10 Ingredients Appetizer lasagna arugula onion blossom chips wine purse Entree brisket imitation sunny side up eggs mashed potatoes leeks Dessert monkey bread feijoa cream cheese orange blossom waterContestants Ada Santa MIL amp Jaime Santa DIL from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Joan Low MIL amp Linda Low DIL from Raleigh NC eliminated after the entree Kathie Leonard MIL amp Danielle Leonard DIL from Salem MA eliminated after the dessert Mara Cristiani MIL amp Gena Cristiani DIL from Sarasota FL winner Notes Teams of two amateur cooks each consisting of a mother in law MIL and her daughter in law DIL competed in this episode The wine purse in the first round contained white Bordeaux The imitation sunny side up eggs in the second round were made from tofu and soy 3237 Family Affair Geoffrey Zakarian Maneet Chauhan and Marc MurphyDecember 15 2015 2015 12 15 Ingredients Appetizer pork roll baby eggplant pizza dough Chinese spaghetti sauce Entree chicken breasts tzatziki stinging nettles cornbread stuffing Dessert cassata cake white chocolate chips blood orange crackers pine nutsContestants Ryan Profetto Heather s son College Student from Milford CT eliminated after the appetizer John Profetto Heather s husband Business Manager amp Co Owner from Milford CT eliminated after the entree Kate Campbell Heather s sister Chef de Cuisine from Milford CT eliminated after the dessert Heather Profetto Chef amp Co Owner from Milford CT winner Notes This episode featured a family of four competing head to head It s the second time all four contestants were family members that worked at the same restaurant 3248 Battle of the Grandpas Aaron Sanchez Maneet Chauhan and Chris SantosDecember 17 2015 2015 12 17 Ingredients Appetizer bologna mango salsa frozen hashbrowns maple egg cream Entree London broil rutabaga broccoli rabe peanut butter taffy bites Dessert strawberry pretzel pie kiwi chocolate milk powder orange flavored liqueurContestants Artie Wachtel Retired Sales Manager from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Stanley Myers Retired Postal Office Worker from Sayreville NJ eliminated after the entree Gary Stamm Community Theater Performer from Pleasant Prairie WI eliminated after the dessert Nelson Andreu Chief of Police from Miami FL winner Notes The competitors were amateur cooks and grandfathers The contestants were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20 Gary Stamm is the father of former Chopped contestant April Stamm Season 27 2016 Edit Chopped regular Marc Murphy did not appear as a judge in any episode this season No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date3251 Knife Strife Christian Petroni Alex Guarnaschelli and Chris SantosJanuary 5 2016 2016 01 05 Ingredients Appetizer arancini blood sausage lemongrass ajo dulce Entree porchetta popcorn on the cob okra crema catalana Dessert lardo smoked maple syrup pizza dough tartufoContestants Gary Ly Sous Chef from Houston TX eliminated after the appetizer Dawn Burrell Line Cook from Houston TX eliminated after the entree Jason Kerr Chef amp Food Sourcer from Houston TX eliminated after the dessert Raffaele Ronca Chef amp Restaurateur from New York NY winner Notes Guest judge Christian Petroni was a former Chopped champion Episode 4 5 Mussels Mastery amp Cotton Candy Can Do and Chopped tournament competitor Episode 5 7 50 000 Tournament Round Four 3262 Healthy Rivalry Geoffrey Zakarian Maneet Chauhan and Scott ConantJanuary 12 2016 2016 01 12 Ingredients Appetizer beets 100 calorie almond pack cauliflower pizza crust Chilean sea bass fillets Entree bone broth teff edamame noodles grass fed beef strip loin Dessert ghee coconut sugar guava chickpea flourContestants Aviv Regev Private Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Charles Chen Private Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Brenden Darby Private Chef from San Francisco CA eliminated after the dessert Jesa Henneberry Private Chef from New York NY winner Notes Contestants were asked to cook healthy lighter dishes with nothing too fatty or heavy 3273 Brunch Battle Aaron Sanchez Alex Guarnaschelli and Chris SantosJanuary 19 2016 2016 01 19 Ingredients Appetizer smoked whitefish deviled quail eggs biscuits bloody mary Entree duck eggs whole chicken waffles mimosa Dessert farm fresh eggs cappuccino Concord grape doughnuts poached pearsContestants Nick Williams Executive Chef from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the appetizer Kirsten Hocker Chef from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the entree Zack Northcutt Executive Chef from Austin TX eliminated after the dessert Eric Gibbs Sous Chef from San Francisco CA winner Notes Contestants were asked to make brunch themed dishes 3284 Chinese New Year Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Chris CheungJanuary 26 2016 2016 01 26 Ingredients Appetizer Peking duck leeks Chinese New Year eight treasure rice pudding Chinese sausage Entree chicken feet turnip cakes dragon fruit whole red snapper Dessert giant fortune cookies good luck candy ginger beer winter melonContestants Justin Herrera Sous Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Vanarin Kuch Pastry Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Martin Weaver Chef de Cuisine from Houston TX eliminated after the dessert Kathy Fang Executive Chef from San Francisco CA winner Notes This was a Chinese New Year themed episode with Chinese centric ingredients 3295 Tailgate Party Aaron Sanchez Chris Santos and Eddie JacksonFebruary 2 2016 2016 02 02 Ingredients Appetizer quinoa burgers deep fried bacon screwdriver hoagie dip Entree bratwurst shredded cheddar beer grilled corn Dessert corn chip bars rum amp cola blackberries bananasContestants Kirk Bronsord from Oakland CA eliminated after the appetizer Nick Caputi from Queens NY eliminated after the entree Tim Lyons from Houston TX eliminated after the dessert Jill Falgiano from West New York NJ winner Notes The theme of this episode was tailgating and the baskets were replaced by coolers The contestants were amateur cooks and experienced tailgaters Instead of the traditional chefs coats the contestants wore specially made Chopped football jerseys 3306 Bacon Boys Scott Conant Maneet Chauhan and Chris SantosFebruary 7 2016 2016 02 07 Ingredients Appetizer slab bacon baby turnips bacon flavored popcorn banana jam Entree ham hock dandelion greens bacon ice cream back bacon Dessert bacon amp egg gummies figs chicharron lardoContestants Nick Lisotto Executive Chef from Philadelphia PA eliminated after the appetizer Gray Rollin Chef amp Restaurateur from Santa Rosa CA eliminated after the entree Coby Farrow Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Jay Abrams Executive Chef from San Francisco CA winner Notes This episode featured bacon in every basket The bacon gummies in the third round were strawberry flavored All the chefs were men and wore specially made bacon T shirts and blue jean aprons instead of the chefs coats 3317 Love Bites Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli and Scott ConantFebruary 9 2016 2016 02 09 Ingredients Appetizer oysters avocados chocolate covered strawberries whipped cream vodka Entree figs mead asparagus bone in rib eye Dessert chocolate mousse eclairs pomegranates port wineContestants Mark Bailey Private Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Giovanna Alvarez Executive Sous Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Rafaelle Solinas Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Joshua Van Den Berg Line Cook from New York NY winner Notes This theme of this episode was love with each basket containing one or more ingredients believed to be aphrodisiacs 3328 Ready for Redemption Chris Santos Maneet Chauhan and Geoffrey ZakarianFebruary 16 2016 2016 02 16 Ingredients Appetizer pig snouts fava beans teething biscuits strawberry daiquiri jam Entree cheesecake leg of lamb garam masala bitter melon Dessert cocoa nibs durian paste raspberries coconut milkContestants Gilbert Delgado Episode 20 12 Chopped Chops eliminated after the appetizer Danika Brysha Episode 26 2 Chopped Catwalk eliminated after the entree Anastacia Song Episode 22 8 Late Night Food Brawl eliminated after the dessert Timothy Witcher Episode 22 12 Thrill of the Grill winner Notes Every contestant was a former runner up seeking redemption 3339 Cooking Caribbean Aaron Sanchez Tino Feliciano and John SuleyFebruary 23 2016 2016 02 23 Ingredients Appetizer shrimp papaya canned spiced ham mofongo Entree goat chops chickpeas callaloo whole coconuts Dessert sugarcane mangoes sweet potatoes rumContestants Keisha Bocage Chef amp Owner from Houston TX eliminated after the appetizer Rocco Nankervis Executive Chef from Houston TX eliminated after the entree Brandon Soverall Chef de Cuisine from Houston TX eliminated after the dessert Andre Fowles Sous Chef from New York NY winner Notes Contestants were asked to create Caribbean inspired dishes with the Caribbean ingredients in each basket During the entree round contestants were given a hammer to open the coconut The callaloo greens in the entree round appeared to be the variety from taro leaves 33410 Truck Stop Stars Amanda Freitag Chris Santos and Aaron SanchezMarch 1 2016 2016 03 01 Ingredients Appetizer red eye gravy fennel black garlic meatloaf mix Entree grits cola purple cauliflower cube steak Dessert french fries cactus pears apple pie baconContestants Jake Harbeck Chef from Walcott IA eliminated after the appetizer Shaun Yazbek Executive Chef from Bangor ME eliminated after the entree Eva Dix Chef amp Co Owner from McLean IL eliminated after the dessert J R Tiger Chef from Harrisburg PA winner Notes Every contestant was a chef at a truck stop 33511 Beg Borrow or Eel Chris Santos Maneet Chauhan and Aaron SanchezMarch 8 2016 2016 03 08 Ingredients Appetizer uova da raviolo comte cheese fresh bacon bits eel Entree Italian olive salad Cornish hens crisp bread puntarelle Dessert satay peanut sauce ripe yellow plantains chocolate snack pies black vinegarContestants Haley Sausner Chef de Cuisine from San Francisco CA eliminated after the appetizer Jase Grimm Executive Chef from Brookhaven NY eliminated after the entree Ryan Lory Executive Sous Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Shannen Tune Food Truck Chef from Houston TX winner 33612 Chopped College Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli and Maneet ChauhanMarch 15 2016 2016 03 15 Ingredients Appetizer rice amp beans chicken cutlets tomato soup energy drink Entree coffee Brussels sprouts frozen mac amp cheese skirt steak Dessert chocolate hazelnut spread graham cracker cereal rambutans lime gelatin shotsContestants Danielle Wilk from Rutgers University in New Brunswick NJ eliminated after the appetizer Alvin Zhou from Columbia University in New York NY eliminated after the entree Drew Friedman from Lafayette College in Easton PA eliminated after the dessert Jenn Cheng from New York University in New York NY winner Notes Every contestant was an amateur cook and college undergraduate 33713 The Bold and the Baconful Chris Santos Marcus Samuelsson and Nick AndererMarch 17 2016 2016 03 17 Ingredients Appetizer bacon wrapped grilled cheese sandwiches truffle carpaccio baby eggplant clotted cream Entree pork shoulder tea noodles kohlrabi agua fresca Dessert honeycrisp apples extra spicy cheese puffs quick cook rice French butterContestants Sean Carroll Chef from Houston TX eliminated after the appetizer Angela Rowley Chef from Houston TX eliminated after the entree Martin Horsey Chef from Houston TX eliminated after the dessert Justin Turner Chef amp Restaurateur from Houston TX winner Notes Every contestant was a street food chef from Houston Texas Season 28 2016 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date3381 Chopped Champions Battle 1 Best of the Best Aaron Sanchez Maneet Chauhan and Marc MurphyMarch 29 2016 2016 03 29 Ingredients Appetizer soft pretzels green romano beans papaya pig ears Entree grouper frilly mustard greens bread cheese beer flight Dessert curry cooking sauce lady apples coconut brittle baby artichokesContestants Stacey Givens Episode 22 13 Scoops On eliminated after the appetizer Daniel Sharp Episode 23 1 Every Wich Way eliminated after the entree Elderoy Arendse Episode 20 13 Pesto Chango eliminated after the dessert Meny Vaknin Episode 22 11 Hot Stuff advances to final round winner Notes First episode of a five part tournament Four returning champions compete for a spot in the tournament finale The beer flight in the second round contained four different types of beer 3392 Chopped Champions Battle 2 Fighting Shape Aaron Sanchez Alex Guarnaschelli and Marcus SamuelssonApril 5 2016 2016 04 05 Ingredients Appetizer smoked sausage cavatappi Napa cabbage frozen yogurt Entree beef kidneys petite French lentils beets pickled cockles Dessert queso arrocero peanut butter chocolate wafers raspberry spoon fruit dandelion coffeeContestants Georgeann Leaming Episode 19 9 Peri Peri Determined eliminated after the appetizer Thiago Silva Episode 22 10 Fabulous Baker Boys eliminated after the entree Dafna Mizrahi Episode 24 12 Chopped Gastropub eliminated after the dessert Adam Greenberg Episode 22 8 Late Night Food Brawl advances to final round winner Notes Second episode of a five part tournament While Chopped normally obscures brand names the smoked sausage in the first round was a product of Chopped sponsor Hillshire Farms The frozen yogurt in the first round was not flavored 3403 Chopped Champions Battle 3 Chefs in Control Geoffrey Zakarian Chris Santos and Christian PetroniApril 12 2016 2016 04 12 Ingredients Appetizer chicken livers cinnamon whiskey edamame grape licorice Entree duck breasts harissa pear frangipane tart orange sherbet Dessert bison jerky sour cream freeze dried blueberries egg wafflesContestants Raffaele Ronca Episode 27 1 Knife Strife eliminated after the appetizer Mo Major Episode 23 7 T G I Fry Day eliminated after the entree Roro Morales Episode 22 1 Mummies and Gummies eliminated after the dessert Deborah Caplan Episode 25 10 Oktoberfest advances to final round winner Notes Third episode of a five part tournament Guest judge Christian Petroni was a former Chopped champion Episode 4 5 Mussels Mastery amp Cotton Candy Can Do and Chopped tournament competitor Episode 5 7 50 000 Tournament Round Four 3414 Chopped Champions Battle 4 Kitchen Storm Aaron Sanchez Alex Guarnaschelli and Angie MarApril 19 2016 2016 04 19 Ingredients Appetizer stone crab claws butterfly leaves vanilla frosting peach strawberry salsa Entree rack of wild boar dried spicy mango baby kale pina colada Dessert saffron honeycomb duck mousse sea beansContestants Silvia Baldini Episode 23 10 Fake Cake Real Stakes eliminated after the appetizer Adam Sappington Episode 23 6 Double Trouble eliminated after the entree Jackie Sappington Episode 23 6 Double Trouble eliminated after the dessert Andre Fowles Episode 27 9 Cooking Caribbean advances to final round winner Notes Fourth episode of a five part tournament Contestants Adam and Jackie Sappington had previously won a couples team competition episode but competed individually in this episode Guest judge Angie Mar was the winner of the second Chopped Grill Masters Tournament Special 11 Grill Masters Episode Five The duck mousse in the third round contained duck liver and port wine 3425 Chopped Champions Conclusion 50 000 Pay Day Amanda Freitag Scott Conant and Angie MarApril 26 2016 2016 04 26 Ingredients Appetizer Mangalitsa pork burgers chow mein noodles tardivo blood clams Entree leg of lamb blue cheese lollipops cognac cardoons Dessert chocoflan satsuma mandarin smoked almonds caramelized onionsContestants Meny Vaknin Episode 22 11 Hot Stuff eliminated after the appetizer Deborah Caplan Episode 25 10 Oktoberfest eliminated after the entree Andre Fowles Episode 27 9 Cooking Caribbean eliminated after the dessert Adam Greenberg Episode 22 8 Late Night Food Brawl winner Notes Fifth episode of a five part tournament Guest judge Angie Mar was the winner of the second Chopped Grill Masters Tournament Special 11 Grill Masters Episode Five 3436 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Aaron Sanchez Amanda Freitag and Ulrich KobersteinMay 3 2016 2016 05 03 Ingredients Appetizer margarita pie nopales masa dough mahi mahi Entree corn cookies Mexican style cheese blend jicama beef barbacoa Dessert pinata black beans crema Mexican hot chocolateContestants Artist Thornton Executive Chef from East Harlem NY eliminated after the appetizer Sylva Senat Executive Chef from Philadelphia PA eliminated after the entree Telmo Faria Executive Chef from San Francisco CA eliminated after the dessert Adrian Ramirez Executive Chef from New York NY winner Notes This was a Cinco de Mayo themed episode and contestants were asked to cook Mexican cuisine The pinata in the third round contained assorted candies including caramel squares strawberry hard candy and round peppermints 3447 Tortellini Trials Marc Murphy Maneet Chauhan and David LoewenbergMay 10 2016 2016 05 10 Ingredients Appetizer tortellini goat milk caramel bottarga radishes Entree jambalaya marlin chocolate covered garlic kale Dessert olive oil tortas rambutan coconut milk lime pickleContestants Crystal Wahpepah Chef amp Owner from Oakland CA eliminated after the appetizer Daniel Fleming Sous Chef from Hoboken NJ eliminated after the entree Laercio Junior Chamon Chef amp Restaurateur from Little Silver NJ eliminated after the dessert Lauren Van Liew Caterer from Red Bank NJ winner 3458 Hungry for Love Marcus Samuelsson Maneet Chauhan and Christian PetroniMay 17 2016 2016 05 17 Ingredients Appetizer scallops dirty martini Buddha s hand dates Entree veal chuck roast bucatini pasta honeynut squash chocolate lips Dessert rose bud tea chocolate honeycomb candy creme anglaise mangosteensContestants Peter Endrigian and Sally Meehan Actor Maitre d from New York NY and Actor Model from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Tayo Ola and Elena Ng Food Blogger from New York NY and Bodybuilder from New York NY eliminated after the entree Miles McKirdy and Stephanie Rizzolo Bartender from New York NY and Dining Concierge from New Brunswick NJ eliminated after the dessert Ian Phillips and Santana Benitez Bartender from New York NY and Non Profit Volunteer from New York NY winner Notes This was a blind date team competition where 2 amateur cooks were paired up based on their interests and what they were looking for in a romantic partner They met for the first time on the show and had to work together to try and win The episode focused not only on the cooking but also on how well the dates got along 3469 Summer Heat Aaron Sanchez Maneet Chauhan and Geoffrey ZakarianMay 24 2016 2016 05 24 Ingredients Appetizer lobster zucchini cucumber pineapple cooler sand castle cake Entree clambake fresh chickpeas potato chips rainbow chard Dessert fruit kabobs iced tea whipped topping ice cream sandwichesContestants Dean Barker Sous Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Allison Kave Chef amp Owner from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the entree Adrianna Montano Sous Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Ken West Executive Chef from North Caldwell NJ winner Notes Each basket contained ingredients associated with summertime Chef Allison Kave is the sister of former Chopped champion and Chopped tournament competitor Corwin Kave The sand castle cake in the first round was pound cake with a graham cracker sand The clambake in the second round contained mussels steamer clams potatoes corn and seaweed 34710 Deadliest Baskets Marc Murphy Aaron Sanchez and Marcus SamuelssonMay 31 2016 2016 05 31 Ingredients Appetizer rattlesnake cherimoya rhubarb ghost pepper Entree alligator absinthe oysters delicata squash Dessert huitlacoche nutmeg butterscotch beer shark Contestants John Beatty Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Mike Bianco Chef de Cuisine from Dobbs Ferry NY eliminated after the entree Mitchell Faber Caterer from San Francisco CA eliminated after the dessert Erin Smith Executive Chef from Houston TX winner Notes Each basket featured dangerous ingredients some deadly if not prepared properly The shark in the dessert round was a watermelon carved to look like a shark 34811 Chopping Block Blues Geoffrey Zakarian Marc Murphy and Janine BoothJune 7 2016 2016 06 07 Ingredients Appetizer Scotch eggs baby leeks crema sauerkraut Entree mackerel squid ink base candied orange peel graffiti eggplant Dessert fruit ring cereal molasses cherries sesame candyContestants Lenny Messina Chef de Cuisine from Great Neck NY eliminated after the appetizer Bruce Marais Private Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Katherine Fuchs Executive Chef amp Restaurateur from Queens NY eliminated after the dessert Mark Liberman Executive Chef amp Restaurateur from San Francisco CA winner 34912 San Franchopco Scott Conant Maneet Chauhan and Chris SantosJune 14 2016 2016 06 14 Ingredients Appetizer garlic fries pea tendrils shishito peppers mission style burritos Entree California common beer Chinese okra quince quail Dessert Irish coffee sourdough bread bowl California pomegranates chocolate barsContestants Mariko Wilkinson Farm Chef from Marshall CA eliminated after the appetizer Sean Thomas Chef de Cuisine from San Francisco CA eliminated after the entree Emily Hansen Private Chef from San Francisco CA eliminated after the dessert Joe Sasto Sous Chef from San Francisco CA winner Notes All four chefs were from the San Francisco Bay area and the baskets featured one or more San Francisco themed ingredients 35013 Leap of Faith Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli and Geoffrey ZakarianJune 21 2016 2016 06 21 Ingredients Appetizer salmon spring onions raw white honey Ezekiel bread Entree lamb shoulder steaks quince cerignola olives kosher wine Dessert figs rainbow carrots macadamia nuts hamantaschenContestants Father Justin Matro Benedictine Monk amp Pastor from Crabtree PA eliminated after the appetizer Sister Sara Marks Franciscan Nun from Philadelphia PA eliminated after the entree Rabbi Hanoch Hecht from Rhinebeck NY eliminated after the dessert Pastor Areli Biggers Family Life Pastor from Hopkington MA winner Notes All four contestants were amateur cooks and religious leaders The baskets featured one or more biblical themed or religious themed ingredients Rabbi Hecht is strictly kosher and therefore could not cook meat and dairy in the same competition To accommodate this the baskets kept kosher and the pantry was stocked with dairy substitutes such as margarine and non dairy whipping cream Season 29 2016 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date3511 Fried Chicken Time Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Craig SamuelAugust 7 2016 2016 08 07 Ingredients Appetizer half roasted chicken thighs scallion pancakes kimchi cherry cola sundae sauce Entree whole brined chickens pimento cheese okra peach cobbler Dessert chicken skin Nashville hot chicken paste sweet potato ice cream buttermilk biscuitsContestants Jayson Reynolds Chef amp Caterer from Austin TX eliminated after the appetizer Shanice Fleming Line Cook from New York NY eliminated after the entree Tyler Henderson Executive Chef from Santa Fe TX eliminated after the dessert Brandon Peacock Executive Chef from San Francisco CA winner Notes The theme of this episode was fried chicken with chicken of some kind in every basket The deep fryer was turned off and each chef was given a pre heated pot of oil on their station Chef Jayson Reynolds wife is Chopped Champion Janelle Reynolds 3522 Snail Snafus Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag and Edward LeeAugust 9 2016 2016 08 09 Ingredients Appetizer canned escargot popcorn shoots cocktail franks orzo Entree tilefish chayote squash garlic knots cookie butter chocolate bites Dessert pomelo marcona almonds grenadine angel food cakeContestants William Gilchriest Executive Chef from Houston TX eliminated after the appetizer Elisha Weitz Corporate Chef from Parsippany NJ eliminated after the entree Kaley Laird Executive Chef amp Pastry Chef from San Francisco CA eliminated after the dessert Aarthi Sampath Chef de Cuisine from New York NY winner 3533 Hot Doggin Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli and Amanda FreitagAugust 14 2016 2016 08 14 Ingredients Appetizer alpaca hot dogs sauerkraut carrot ketchup pate Entree wagyu beef hot dogs quail eggs watermelon radishes canned chili Dessert corn dogs coffee toffee chocolate covered jalapenos deep fried cookie doughContestants Cameron Cain Executive Chef from Houston TX eliminated after the appetizer Seth Carter Chef de Partie from San Francisco CA eliminated after the entree Rey Martinez Executive Chef from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the dessert Rachael Zavala Executive Chef from Danville CA winner Notes In this episode all baskets contained hot dogs in some form In Round 1 Chef Seth forgot carrot ketchup in his dish but moved on due to his dish tasting better than his competitor In Round 2 Chef Seth and Chef Rachael both forgot quail eggs in their dishes but Chef Seth was eliminated for repeating his mistake from Round 1 This episode was the first time two chefs forgot to plate the same basket ingredient in the same round 3544 Souper Chefs Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli and Christian PetroniAugust 16 2016 2016 08 16 Ingredients Appetizer dill pickle soup red watercress lime curd steelhead trout Entree habanero beer pork ribs purple asparagus fig dragees Dessert smoked brown sugar baby pineapples empanada dough French single malt whiskeyContestants Donato Deserio Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Pasquale Abbatiello Executive Chef from Pleasantville NY eliminated after the entree Tariq Abdullah Muhammad Sous Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Veronica Flores Executive Chef from New York NY winner 3555 Chili Cook Off Aaron Sanchez Amanda Freitag and Maneet ChauhanAugust 21 2016 2016 08 21 Ingredients Appetizer pork cheek kohlrabi Mexican chocolate chorizo Entree boneless short ribs spicy gummy peppers choclo smoked turkey wings Dessert jalebi sweet spicy cocktail sugar habichuelas con dulce roasted red peppersContestants Jim Angelus Chef amp Restaurateur from San Francisco CA eliminated after the appetizer Natacha Supplice Private Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Eric Adjepong Personal Chef amp Entrepreneur from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Matthew Arlington Executive Chef amp Restaurateur from Hoboken NJ winner Notes The chefs were required to create chili themed dishes in each round 3566 Teen Tournament Battle 1 Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli and Geoffrey ZakarianAugust 23 2016 2016 08 23 Ingredients Appetizer waffle tacos yogurt covered pretzels broccolini speck Entree capon purple cabbage ranch dressing pizza casserole Dessert banana split brownies avocados ribbon candy wasabi peanutsContestants Nicholas Capone age 15 from Parsippany NJ eliminated after the appetizer Myla Njai age 15 from Queens NY eliminated after the entree Jared Goldberg age 17 from Scarsdale NY eliminated after the dessert Kamryn Kohler age 16 from Yardley PA winner Notes Part 1 of a 5 part tournament featuring teenage cooks For the whole tournament the first round is 30 minutes instead of the usual 20 3577 Teen Tournament Battle 2 Scott Conant Marc Murphy and Aaron SanchezAugust 30 2016 2016 08 30 Ingredients Appetizer saucisson en croute quinoa white harissa seaweed salad Entree squid lemon candy Kusa Squash shrimp cocktail Dessert French pastries citrus soda strawberries pirate s breakfast eggs and bacon Contestants Nathan Spiro age 17 from Bedford NY eliminated after the appetizer Tommy McMonagle age 17 from Swedesboro NJ eliminated after the entree Samantha Haas age 16 from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Lyanna Cintron age 17 from Queens NY winner Notes Part 2 of a 5 part tournament featuring teenage cooks 3588 Teen Tournament Battle 3 Scott Conant Maneet Chauhan and Aaron SanchezSeptember 6 2016 2016 09 06 Ingredients Appetizer Korean short ribs apple green tea coolers Brussels sprouts Gorgonzola dulce Entree Skate wing rainbow pasta bok choy Giardiniera Dessert Pate a choux cherry tomatoes balsamic jelly chocolate milkContestants Brittany Matteson age 17 from Boyertown PA eliminated after the appetizer Mukanjo Mukuka age 17 from Valley Stream NY eliminated after the entree Remmi Smith age 15 from Tulsa OK eliminated after the dessert Gabriel Chirinos age 15 from Jackson Heights NY winner Notes Part 3 of a 5 part tournament featuring teenage cooks 3599 Twins for the Win Aaron Sanchez Alex Guarnaschelli and Marc MurphySeptember 8 2016 2016 09 08 Ingredients Appetizer double yolked eggs pickled pork skins broccoli rabe crawfish tails Entree peas in a pod crown roast of pork root beer float Japanese sweet potatoes Dessert ya pears fennel pollen pate sucree Brazil nutsContestants Tammy Lakatos Shames amp Lyssie Lakatos Nutritionists from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Pamela Drew amp Wendy Drew Chef amp Restaurateurs from San Francisco CA eliminated after the entree Charlie Kalish amp Michael Kalish Instructors amp Restaurateurs from San Francisco CA eliminated after the dessert Matt Romine amp Mike Romine Chefs amp Restaurateurs from Imlay City MI winner Notes This was a team competition featuring four teams of twin chefs Aaron Sanchez twin brother Rodrigo Sanchez made an appearance during the dessert round 36010 Teen Tournament Battle 4 Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli and Amanda FreitagSeptember 13 2016 2016 09 13 Ingredients Appetizer porcini mushrooms verjus linzer torte cookies rabbit in a can Entree bison skirt steak snap peas guanciale chocolate covered potato chips Dessert seedless red grapes building block candy bee sting cake sparkling ciderContestants Jeffrey Heilman age 18 from San Jose CA eliminated after the appetizer Jonas Park age 16 from Ardsley NY eliminated after the entree Shawna DeLima age 17 from Augusta NJ eliminated after the dessert Eliana de Las Casas age 15 from New Orleans LA winner Notes Part 4 of a 5 part tournament featuring teenage cooks 36111 Naan the Wiser Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli and Marc MurphySeptember 15 2016 2016 09 15 Ingredients Appetizer blood sausage crosnes cranberries naan Entree pad thai oyster mushrooms finger limes dover sole Dessert guava baby bananas rum raisin chevre pistachio twistsContestants Surbhi Sahni Business Owner amp Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Brittany Eaden Business Owner amp Chef from Houston TX eliminated after the entree Joel Lamica Executive Chef from Berkeley CA eliminated after the dessert Florian Wehrli Executive Chef from New York NY winner 36212 Teen Tournament Finale Fight Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Geoffrey ZakarianSeptember 20 2016 2016 09 20 Ingredients Appetizer mussels cipollini onions confetti popcorn merguez sausage Entree prime rib funnel cakes dried crabs okra Dessert gelatin fish bowl mangoes graham crackers cream cheeseContestants Gabriel Chirinos age 15 from Jackson Heights NY eliminated after the appetizer Lyanna Cintron age 17 from Queens NY eliminated after the entree Kamryn Kohler age 16 from Yardley PA eliminated after the dessert Eliana de Las Casas age 15 from New Orleans LA winner Notes Final part of a 5 part tournament featuring teenage cooks The four remaining teen chefs competed for a 25 000 grand prize The other three finalists each received a 1 000 FoodNetwork com gift certificate and an authentic red Chopped chefs coat 36313 Worst Cooks Challenge Anne Burrell Scott Conant and Chris SantosSeptember 27 2016 2016 09 27 Ingredients Appetizer frog legs red finger chilies bok choy pig face roulade Entree hanger steak baby corn tequila lime curd Dessert bosc pears black currant dijon cocoa powder brown sugar cinnamon pita chipsContestants Amber Brauner Season 5 Winner eliminated after the appetizer Genique Freeman Season 6 Runner up eliminated after the entree Kristen Redmond Season 6 Winner eliminated after the dessert Jamie Thomas Season 5 Runner up winner Notes Contestants were previous winners and runners up from Worst Cooks in America Anne Burrell served as the guest judge for this episodeSeason 30 2016 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date3641 Kefir and Loathing Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag and Giorgio RapicavoliSeptember 22 2016 2016 09 22 Ingredients Appetizer pork secreto asparagus kefir truffle flavored potato chips Entree black sea bass yuca flat runner beans blueberry grappa Dessert knafeh passion fruit pistachio paste brown bread in a canContestants Enzo Neri Executive Chef from New York City NY eliminated after the appetizer Soraya Carrington Personal Chef amp Caterer from New Jersey eliminated after the entree Erica Schaal Private Chef amp Caterer from San Francisco CA eliminated after the dessert Josh Arcilla Corporate Caterer from San Francisco CA winner Notes Guest judge Giorgio Rapicavoli is a two time Chopped Champion 3652 Sweetbread Dread Scott Conant Maneet Chauhan and Marc MurphySeptember 29 2016 2016 09 29 Ingredients Appetizer vinegar pie plantains poblano peppers sardines Entree sweetbreads daikon radishes bok choy dried scallops Dessert fresh bee pollen canned white wine edible flowers cheddar biscuit mixContestants Joey Malim Line Cook from San Francisco CA eliminated after the appetizer Alfred DiMartini Hospital Executive Chef amp Business Owner from New York NY eliminated after the entree Krista Espinal Executive Chef from Peekskill NY eliminated after the dessert Julieta Liebhoff Executive Chef and Caterer from New York NY winner 3663 Best Halloween Ever Maneet Chauhan Amanda Freitag and Scott ConantOctober 3 2016 2016 10 03 Ingredients Appetizer zombie hand dinosaur kale ghost pepper mayo jack o lantern peppers Entree bloodshot eyeballs bone marrow salty fingers pork tenderloin Dessert goat cheese spider candy corn cookies worms in dirt horned melonContestants Ebony Amber Costume Designer from Torrington CT eliminated after the appetizer James Roberts Medical File Clerk from Long Island NY eliminated after the entree Gina Gullo University Research Assistant from Lehigh Valley PA eliminated after the dessert Joshua Potter Schwa de Vivre Drag Queen from New York NY winner Notes This was a Halloween themed episode with all amateur cooks dressed in costumes The zombie hand was meatloaf in the shape of a hand and mashed potatoes The jack o lantern peppers were orange bell peppers cut to resemble jack o lanterns The bloodshot eyeballs were dyed hard boiled eggs The salty fingers were sea beans The worms in dirt were gummy worms and chocolate sandwich cookies 3674 On the Quack Burner Marcus Samuelsson Alex Guarnaschelli and Scott ConantOctober 6 2016 2016 10 06 Ingredients Appetizer pickled turnips oroblanco baba ganoush duck tongues Entree hanger steak poached eggs Italian cheese blend wakame tagliatelle Dessert chocolate salted caramel licorice spiced rum cannoli cream banana breadContestants Thomas Brenner Winemaker amp Executive Chef from Napa Valley CA eliminated after the appetizer Annabelle Turner Executive Pastry Chef from Austin TX eliminated after the entree Anthony Rinaldi Executive Chef amp Owner from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the dessert Heidi Rae Weinstein Personal Chef from Melbourne CA winner 3685 Web Stars Marcus Samuelsson Alex Guarnaschelli and Laura VitaleOctober 11 2016 2016 10 11 Ingredients Appetizer emoji cookies fennel apricots ground beef Entree boar shoulder sun dried tomatoes puff pastry canned mac n cheese Dessert vanilla cake mix lavender Szechuan peppercorns almond waterContestants Ameer Atari from Epic Meal Time eliminated after the appetizer Katie Quinn from QKatie eliminated after the entree Noah Galuten from The Food Feeder eliminated after the dessert Jen Phanomrat from Just Eat Life winner Notes The contestants were YouTubers who ran cooking shows on their YouTube channel 3696 Turkey Day Heroes Scott Conant Maneet Chauhan and Marc MurphyNovember 14 2016 2016 11 14 Ingredients Appetizer pumpkin pasta sauce mache pernil turkey bread Entree fried turkey kabocha squash candied cranberries cherpumple Dessert black walnuts in syrup beet yogurt clementines ear of corn cupcakesContestants Amber Keyser Noah s Kitchen in Houston TX eliminated after the appetizer Pam Johnson Elijah s Promise in New Brunswick NJ eliminated after the entree Adam Coleman Clear Path for Veterans in Chittenango NY eliminated after the dessert Alex Lawrence Trinity Food for the Homeless in New York NY winner Notes This is a Thanksgiving themed episode where all four contestants worked in soup kitchens Each competitor received a donation from Food Network to their respective soup kitchens 3707 Holiday Reality Check Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli and Aaron SanchezDecember 5 2016 2016 12 05 Ingredients Appetizer menorah bread tomato mozzarella wreath variegated radicchio truffled pheasant Entree matzo ball soup venison tenderloin Brussels sprouts ugly sweater cookies Dessert ginger marshmallow men advocaat blood oranges caramel chocolate dreidelsContestants Les Gold eliminated after the appetizer Jenni Pulos eliminated after the entree Claudia Jordan eliminated after the dessert Karina Smirnoff winner Notes This was a holiday themed episode All four contestants were reality TV show stars competing for charity 3718 New Year s Bash Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli and Aaron SanchezDecember 20 2016 2016 12 20 Ingredients Appetizer blini with caviar collard greens crab legs champagne Entree lobsters black eyed peas dirty martini boneless strip loin Dessert countdown cake 12 grapes pomegranates edible party hornsContestants Javani King Executive Chef from Houston TX eliminated after the appetizer Lionel Haeberle Executive Chef from San Francisco CA eliminated after the entree Matt Davidson Chef de Cuisine fromSan Francisco CA eliminated after the dessert Charleen Caabay Chef amp Restaurateur from Oakland CA winner Notes This was a New Year s themed episode Due to the extensive prep time needed the crab legs in the first basket were pre cooked and pre cracked Season 31 2016 Edit This is the first season where more than 13 episodes aired No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date3721 Smorgastarta Your Engines Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Aaron SanchezOctober 13 2016 2016 10 13 Ingredients Appetizer squid rings fennel chickpea miso smorgastarta Entree pumpkin swordfish beef tallow strawberry milk powder artichokes Dessert preserved eggplant wafer sheets ras el hanout saturn peachesContestants Sylvia Becker Chef amp Owner from Bloomfield NJ eliminated after the appetizer Marc Quinones Executive Chef from Santa Fe NM eliminated after the entree Kristina Sciarra Executive Chef from Bel Air MD eliminated after the dessert Demetrio Zavala Corporate Executive Chef from Washington D C winner 3732 Tailgate Greats Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Chris SantosOctober 18 2016 2016 10 18 Ingredients Appetizer tailgate sandwiches vegetables and dip caramel corn black bean salsa Entree baby back ribs brewmosa hot Italian peppers potato salad Dessert football pies white nectarines raspberry lambic beer potato chipsContestants Ali Muhammad from Cranford NJ eliminated after the appetizer Catherine Highland from Englewood CO eliminated after the entree Gina Gray from Ossining NY eliminated after the dessert Frank West from Bayonne NJ winner Notes The theme of this episode was tailgating and the baskets were replaced by coolers The contestants were amateur cooks and experienced tailgaters Instead of the traditional chefs coats the contestants wore specially made Chopped football jerseys The contestants had 30 minutes in the appetizer round 3743 Chopped Beat Bobby Flay Part 1 Bobby Flay Marc Murphy and Chris SantosOctober 20 2016 2016 10 20 Ingredients Appetizer lutefisk mache skordalia crunchy berry cereal Bobby s choice Entree beets rose water syrup chocolate covered onions lamb short ribs Bobby s choice Dessert wine flour Mayhaw jelly grilled cheese sandwiches Marcona almonds Bobby s choice Contestants Mackenzie Hilton Episode 4 1 Rattle amp Roll eliminated after the appetizer Bradley Stellings Episode 18 11 Beer Here and Episode 23 3 Chopped Again eliminated after the entree Jay Abrams Episode 27 6 Bacon Boys eliminated after the dessert Demetrio Zavala Episode 31 1 Smorgastarta Your Engines advances to final round winner Notes First part of a 4 part tournament featuring twelve returning Chopped champions Each episode s winner progressed to the finale where the three episode winners competed to determine the tournament finalist The finalist would choose a dish and compete for 40 000 against Bobby Flay in making a better version of the dish For the whole tournament one item in each basket was chosen by Bobby Flay 3754 Midnight Snack Attack Maneet Chauhan Amanda Freitag and Aaron SanchezOctober 25 2016 2016 10 25 Ingredients Appetizer fried chicken garlic scapes Moscow mule beet doughnuts Entree blue foot mushrooms pizza duck fat fries halal cart lamb amp rice Dessert breakfast sandwich fruit cereal sour plums rum butter ice creamContestants Alexa Wilkinson Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Mario Roca Executive Chef from Washington D C eliminated after the entree Alysis Vasquez Chef amp Owner from Jersey City NJ eliminated after the dessert Lee Knoeppel Executive Chef from New York NY winner Notes The theme for this episode was late night food Chef Alysis cut her finger in Round 3 which slowed her down 3765 Chopped Beat Bobby Flay Part 2 Bobby Flay Amanda Freitag and Scott ConantOctober 27 2016 2016 10 27 Ingredients Appetizer tropical fruit in a can Delfino cilantro abalone fresno peppers Bobby s choice Entree whole Alaskan king crab purple snow peas lemon ice box cake corn nuts Bobby s choice Dessert licorice flavored liqueur plums cinnamon bun pancakes creme fraiche Bobby s choice Contestants Shania Thomas Episode 13 3 No Kidding eliminated after the appetizer Heather Borden Episode 26 1 A Chopped Halloween eliminated after the entree Cory Morris Episode 25 9 Bizarre Battle eliminated after the dessert Seis Kamimura Episode 24 11 Tailgate Fate advances to final round winner Notes Second part of a 4 part tournament Chef Thomas is the youngest competitor in this tournament having won the first all teen episode back in season 13 In round 1 the can of fruit contained peaches grapes pears and cherries Also due to the extensive prep time required the abalone in round 1 was pre cleaned 3776 Chaudin Chow aka Hearty Party Chris Santos Amanda Freitag and Marc MurphyNovember 1 2016 2016 11 01 Ingredients Appetizer chaudin fresh green peas sorghum vodka sauce Entree cobia crenshaw melon mezcal tasso ham Dessert Thai rolled ice cream strawberry papaya croutons honey amp basil seed drinkContestants Josh Hershkovitz Chef amp Restaurateur from Baltimore MD eliminated after the appetizer ML Carroll Chef amp Owner Canapes Catering from Frederick MD eliminated after the entree Renee Blackman Private Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Fernando Ruiz Executive Chef from Santa Fe NM winner 3787 Chopped Beat Bobby Flay Part 3 Bobby Flay Alex Guarnaschelli and Aaron SanchezNovember 3 2016 2016 11 03 Ingredients Appetizer kale chips gazpacho mac amp cheese stuffed lobster zucchini Bobby s choice Entree white currants egg stuffed muffin rainbow chard goat leg Bobby s choice Dessert Turkish cotton candy chokladkolasnittar the ultimate milkshake dates Bobby s choice Contestants Mike Romine Episode 29 9 Twins for the Win eliminated after the appetizer Aarthi Sampath Episode 29 2 Snail Snafus eliminated after the entree Matt Romine Episode 29 9 Twins for the Win eliminated after the dessert Kathy Fang Episode 27 4 Chinese New Year winner Notes Third part of a 4 part tournament Contestants Matt Romine and Mike Romine previously competed together in a twins team competition episode but competed individually in this episode The ultimate milkshake in the third round was reminiscent of unicorn milkshakes that are overloaded with rainbow candies rainbow cereal and colorful cookies in a large mug 3798 Cheap Eats Aaron Sanchez Amanda Freitag and Alex GuarnaschelliNovember 8 2016 2016 11 08 Ingredients Appetizer pho runner beans Mexican street corn pork buns Entree ramen burgers pickled nopales zucchini blossoms fried cheese curds Dessert lemon snack cakes carrot hot sauce plums artisanal caramelContestants Sage Beausejour Sous Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Kathy Poland Chef amp Food Truck Owner from Denver CO eliminated after the entree Shahin Afsharian Executive Chef from Denver CO eliminated after the dessert Nicky Palamaro Sous Chef from New York NY winner Notes This episode featured inexpensive ingredients and foods in every basket Chef Palamaro was a sous chef at Tertulia owned by Chopped guest judge Seamus Mullen 3809 Chopped Beat Bobby Flay Finale Amanda Freitag Alex Guarnaschelli and Chris SantosNovember 10 2016 2016 11 10 Ingredients Appetizer slaw sauce coconut candy chickpeas camel tenderloin Entree molasses haricot verts breakfast nachos eel Dessert wild card round ribeye steak black garlic fish maw pina coladaContestants Kathy Fang Episode 27 4 Chinese New Year eliminated after the appetizer Demetrio Zavala Episode 31 1 Smorgastarta Your Engines eliminated after the entree Seis Kamimura Episode 24 11 Tailgate Fate eliminated after the dessert Bobby Flay winner Notes Final part of a 4 part tournament The 3 finalists competed over 2 rounds appetizer and entree to win a guaranteed 15 000 The winner faced Bobby Flay in a 25 000 wild card round for a chance to increase their winnings to 40 000 This round was played like the second round on Beat Bobby Flay with both chefs making a dish of the winner s choice which in this case was bibimbap The chefs had 45 minutes in the 3rd round instead of the usual 30 to accommodate the crossover format 38110 Battle of the Butchers Aaron Sanchez Chris Santos and Scott ConantNovember 17 2016 2016 11 17 Ingredients Appetizer picnic pork shoulder heirloom tomatoes dried porcini mushrooms head cheese Entree goose rat tail radishes cornichons pork rillettes Dessert pork blood ice cream peaches duck fat buttermilk biscuits marrow bonesContestants Jay Fox Butcher amp Co Owner from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Brian Paul Casey Butcher amp Co Owner from Denver CO eliminated after the entree Derek Boaz Master Butcher from Philadelphia PA eliminated after the dessert Cara Nicoletti Butcher from Brooklyn NY winner Notes All four chefs were professional butchers The chefs were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round and 40 minute in the entree round in order to butcher their proteins properly 38211 Beast Feast Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli and Maneet ChauhanNovember 22 2016 2016 11 22 Ingredients Appetizer sekacz kale chicken livers chicken on a spit Entree white chocolate curry cashews butternut squash goat s milk yogurt whole goats Dessert marrow chutney figs bacon whole pigsContestants Jared Falco Chef de Cuisine from Armonk NY eliminated after the appetizer Sarah Murray Sous Chef from Baltimore MD eliminated after the entree Brother Luck Chef amp Owner from Colorado Springs CO eliminated after the dessert Christopher Royster Chef de Cuisine from Boulder CO winner Notes Every basket contained whole roasted animals which were placed in the pantry rather than the baskets due to their size Chef Jared works for Chopped champion and occasional guest judge Christian Petroni In round 1 Chef Sarah forgot to plate the sekacz on her dish but moved on because they judged Chef Jared s dish on presentation taste and creativity with being poorly plated and that it just didn t come together as cited by the judges 38312 Back in Time Amanda Freitag Alex Guarnaschelli and Aaron SanchezNovember 24 2016 2016 11 24 Ingredients Appetizer spiced ham in a can crab aspic molds orange space drink spinach Entree TV dinners flying saucer candies cheese ball lima beans Dessert marshmallow sandwich pie ambrosia powdered milk Shirley TempleContestants Peter Freeman Chef amp Owner from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the appetizer Connie Ruel Chef amp Owner from Broomfield CO eliminated after the entree Geoff Ozzy Carson Kitchen Manager from Chester VA eliminated after the dessert Crystal River Williams Chef amp Owner from Queens NY winner Notes The theme of this episode was retro inspired food All the basket contained old fashioned ingredients 38413 Viewers Vengeance Chris Santos Geoffrey Zakarian and Marc MurphyNovember 29 2016 2016 11 29 Ingredients Appetizer duck blood soup horseradish pickles frilly red mustard greens zombie hand Entree elk heart macapuno Scotch Bonnet peppers Tavuk gogsu Dessert atole horned melon salted dried plums pig tailsContestants Erick Dally Executive Sous Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Serge Pambo Sous Chef from Rockville MD eliminated after the entree Ashish Al Alfred Executive Chef amp Restaurateur from Bethesda MD eliminated after the dessert Lesley Covitz Chef amp Restaurateur from Brooklyn NY winner Notes This was a viewers choice episode The basket ingredients were chosen by fans via social media The zombie hand was meatloaf in the shape of a hand and mashed potatoes 38514 Entree Basket Blues Marcus Samuelsson Geoffrey Zakarian and Leah CohenDecember 1 2016 2016 12 01 Ingredients Appetizer canned ham musubi hon shimeji mushrooms mussels passion fruit Entree porcelet rib rack honeydew melon mache blue curacao Dessert french fry chips dragon fruit ham glaze blackberriesContestants Christopher Newark Sous Chef from Annapolis MD eliminated after the appetizer Treeven Dove Sous Chef from Washington D C eliminated after the entree Tressa Wiles Pastry Chef from Washington D C eliminated after the dessert Michael Bonk Chef amp Restaurateur from Washington D C winner Notes This episode was mistakenly labelled as Jump for Bok Choy on the Food Network website 38615 Taco Time Aaron Sanchez Alex Guarnaschelli and Marc MurphyDecember 8 2016 2016 12 08 Ingredients Appetizer tripe oranges mustard rabe coffee flavored liqueur Entree pork shoulder baby watermelon hearts of palm hoisin sauce Dessert churro cake goat s milk serrano peppers Mexican chocolateContestants Elena Cruz Chef amp Co Owner from Kingston NY eliminated after the appetizer David Ruiz Executive Chef from Albuquerque NM eliminated after the entree Jesse Vega Executive Chef from Denver CO eliminated after the dessert Faith Paulick Executive Chef from Baltimore MD winner Notes For this episode the chefs had to make tacos in every round Chef Elena forgot an ingredient in the first round tripe which led to her being eliminated 38716 Sweet Heat Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli and Chris SantosDecember 13 2016 2016 12 13 Ingredients Appetizer pizza rustica radicchio sardines lemon candies Entree baby octopus Italian orange liqueur caperberries ham steaks Dessert brown butter blueberry crumb cake serrano chiles salt water taffyContestants Paddy Rawal Chef amp Owner from Santa Fe NM eliminated after the appetizer Christina Hinds Executive Chef from Bayonne NJ eliminated after the entree Catherine O Brien Chef amp Owner from Santa Fe NM eliminated after the dessert Dante Giannini Estate Chef for Jimmy Buffett winner 38817 Betting on the Farm Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Chris SantosDecember 15 2016 2016 12 15 Ingredients Appetizer local chickens pickled chilis baby squash with blossoms switchel Entree grass fed lamb shoulder polenta gummy farm animals wild arugula Dessert corn on the cob ice cream gooseberries goat s milk farm fresh duck eggsContestants Marjory Sweet Farmer and Chef from Albuquerque NM eliminated after the appetizer Jhette Gonzales Chef de Partie from Albuquerque NM eliminated after the entree Brian Cieslak Line Cook from Annapolis MD eliminated after the dessert Martyna Krowicka Chef de Cuisine from Hamburg NJ winner Notes All the chefs worked at farm to table style restaurants and the basket ingredients leaned towards local or farm themed foods 38918 Million Dollar Baskets Marcus Samuelsson Alex Guarnaschelli and Maneet ChauhanDecember 22 2016 2016 12 22 Ingredients Appetizer flight of caviar dried matsutake mushrooms purple asparagus hamachi Entree summer black truffles pure maple syrup broccoflower mangalitsa pork Dessert macadamias pear brandy champagne grapes gold doughnutsContestants Faiz Ally Executive Sous Chef from Washington D C eliminated after the appetizer Ivan Saez Executive Chef from Washington D C eliminated after the entree Meena Throngkumpola Executive Sous Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Nick Browne Private Chef from Berkshires MA winner Notes Each chef specialized in high end cuisine and each basket contained expensive high end ingredients The flight of caviar in the first round contained three different varieties of caviar for the chefs to use Chef Nick Browne is the son of actors Kale Browne and Karen Allen 39019 Basket Buzz Marc Murphy Geoffrey Zakarian and Dale TaldeDecember 27 2016 2016 12 27 Ingredients Appetizer branzino cucamelon cava testaroli pasta Entree lamb couscous white eggplant chewy cinnamon candies gorgonzola dulce Dessert grape leaves wild blueberries tahini ice cream cherry gel candyContestants Lien Lin Executive Chef from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the appetizer Brendan Neville Executive Chef from New York City NY eliminated after the entree Renee Fox Chef amp Restaurateur from Santa Fe NM eliminated after the dessert Maria Petridis Chef and Restaurateur from Queens NY winner 39120 Wild Times Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli and Jonathon SawyerDecember 29 2016 2016 12 29 Ingredients Appetizer venison loin fennel flowers huckleberry jam kelp noodles Entree wild boar dandelion greens wildflower honey burdock root Dessert mushroom hot chocolate cranberries amaranth grain buffalo milk butterContestants Michele Wright Chef amp Restaurateur from Goochland VA eliminated after the appetizer Justin Goerich Executive Chef from Boulder CO eliminated after the entree Peter Martinez Sous Chef from Englewood Cliffs NJ eliminated after the dessert Mark Henry Executive Chef from Fountain CO winner Notes Each basket had wild ingredients game and or wild plants Guest judge Jonathon Sawyer was the Chopped champion from the Grill Masters Napa Part 1 episode Season 32 2017 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date3921 Clean Eatin Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Chris SantosJanuary 3 2017 2017 01 03 Ingredients Appetizer muffin tops Russian red kale soaked beans whole milk yogurt Entree side of tuna stonecrop kombucha shirataki noodles Dessert banana chocolate frozen dessert raspberries kaniwa angel food cakeContestants Elisa Lyew Chef amp Restaurateur from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the appetizer Melanie Brown Lane Executive Chef from Baltimore MD eliminated after the entree Rick Vanderplas Private Chef amp Owner from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Adam Kenworthy Private Chef from New York NY winner Notes The baskets featured healthy fresh ingredients and the contestants had to cook healthy low calorie meals in every round 3932 Whiskey and Wings Aaron Sanchez Geoffrey Zakarian and Chris SantosJanuary 10 2017 2017 01 10 Ingredients Appetizer chicken wings curly fries Chinese broccoli Japanese whiskey Entree pre cooked turkey wings hot sauces platter of celery carrots amp blue cheese quinoa whiskey Dessert angel wings peaches braised bacon Rock amp RyeContestants Russell Stippich Sous Chef from Denver CO eliminated after the appetizer Chris Burnett Head Sous Chef from Little Silver NJ eliminated after the entree Dasha Perez Haney Executive Chef from Denver CO eliminated after the dessert Scott McDonald Executive Chef from Jersey City NJ winner Notes Each basket contained different types of whiskey and wings In the entree round the chefs were given a caddy of five different hot sauces and the celery carrots and blue cheese were all on a platter which counted as one ingredient 3943 Celebrating Veterans Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli and Marc MurphyJanuary 17 2017 2017 01 17 Ingredients Appetizer cheeseburgers haricot verts potato tots sweet tea Entree chicken pot pie watercress pork chops stars amp stripes pasta Dessert candy apples blondies vanilla pudding mix American cheeseContestants Paul Maloney Executive Chef and Navy Veteran from Doswell VA eliminated after the appetizer Candace Gracik Executive Chef and Coast Guard Veteran from Los Lunas NM eliminated after the entree Jon Coombs Sous Chef and Army Veteran from Ashburn VA eliminated after the dessert Gary Gonzalez Line Cook and Marine Veteran from Edison NJ winner Notes All four contestants were military veterans While Chopped normally obscures brand names the pot pie in the entree basket was Marie Callender s brand Each of the chopped chefs had 5000 donated in their name from Marie Callender s to a different charity The winner also received a 10 000 donation to charity in addition to the usual 10 000 prize 3954 Oodles of Noodles Chris Santos Geoffrey Zakarian and Marcus SamuelssonJanuary 24 2017 2017 01 24 Ingredients Appetizer tilefish roasted grapes Chinese preserved vegetables Yakisoba noodles Entree platter of sausage amp meatballs chayote squash tomato sorbet fresh pasta dough Dessert struffoli maraschino cherries cinnamon whisky falooda ice creamContestants Cristian Petitta Executive Chef from White Plains NY eliminated after the appetizer Thach Tran Executive Chef from Denver CO eliminated after the entree Zack Mills Executive Chef from Baltimore MD eliminated after the dessert Christina Jackson Chef from Brooklyn NY winner Notes This was a noodle themed episode with noodles pasta in every round Chef Cristian cut himself in the first round and had to start his dish over with less fish The sausage and meatballs were all on a platter which counted as one ingredient 3965 Game Day Party Scott Conant Geoffrey Zakarian and Eddie JacksonJanuary 31 2017 2017 01 31 Ingredients Appetizer truffled mac amp cheese spigarello pale ale sliders Entree purple potatoes sangria artichokes mortadella hot dogs chili Dessert soft pretzels husk cherries blue sports drink pig skinContestants Jon DJ Dallas Green Rosa Caterer amp DJ from Harlem NY eliminated after the appetizer Dean Dupuis Executive Chef from Washington D C eliminated after the entree Pete Santero Culinary Arts Teacher from Passaic County NJ eliminated after the dessert Carrie Eagle Executive Chef from Albuquerque NM winner Notes The baskets were game day American Football themed 3976 Chocolate Obsession Maneet Chauhan Katrina Markoff and Zac YoungFebruary 7 2017 2017 02 07 Ingredients Appetizer soft shell crabs chocolate olive oil pomegranate seeds white chocolate covered caviar Entree milk chocolate mille crepe cake chocolate whiskey pork shanks purple spinach Dessert dark chocolate decadence cake dark chocolate seaweed candy pistachio cream apricotsContestants Jenny Dorsey Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Arnaud Devulder Events Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Doug Wetzel Executive Chef from Baltimore MD eliminated after the dessert Brooke Siem Pastry Chef amp Restaurateur from New York NY winner Notes The theme of this episode was chocolate in every round with two chocolate ingredients in every basket 3987 Blue Plate Fate Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Chris SantosFebruary 14 2017 2017 02 14 Ingredients Appetizer BLTs marionberry jam string beans disco fries Entree cube steak beets craft beer deep fried deviled eggs Dessert coconut arancini variegated figs cheesecake coffee with creamerContestants Arleen Harkins Executive Chef amp Owner from Red Hook NY eliminated after the appetizer Nonna Riekert Chef from Collingswood NJ eliminated after the entree Mike Perseo Executive Chef from Albuquerque NM eliminated after the dessert Ype Von Hengst Chef amp Restaurateur from Rockville MD winner Notes The theme of this episode was diner style food and all four contestants were diner chefs 3998 Chefs in a Pickle Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli and Chris SantosFebruary 21 2017 2017 02 21 Ingredients Appetizer sliced pickled pork Brussels sprouts pickleback clotted cream Entree flank steak half sour pickles perilla leaves rainbow carrots Dessert bread and butter pickles pretzel croissants chunky peanut butter cherriesContestants Mandla Nkiwane Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Brian Hohl Sous Chef from Annapolis MD eliminated after the entree Jaclyn Beasley Executive Sous Chef from Washington D C eliminated after the dessert Dave Hadley Sous Chef from Denver CO winner Notes This episode had pickled ingredients in every basket 4009 Raw Deal Chris Santos Amanda Freitag and Maneet ChauhanFebruary 28 2017 2017 02 28 Ingredients Appetizer sushi burgers fresh wasabi longan berries pork floss Entree buffalo top sirloin steaks porcini mushrooms aji dulce sea buckthorn juice Dessert polenta cake bechamel sauce plums pink Himalayan sea saltContestants Steven Londono Sous Chef Milk River from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the appetizer MiKala Brennan Chef and Owner Hula Girl Bar and Grill from Arlington VA eliminated after the entree Timothy Walker Executive Chef P J Clarks and Sidecar from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Marie Yniguez Chef and Restaurateur Bocadillos Albuquerque NM winner Notes The buffalo steaks in round 2 were given to the chefs as a whole sirloin roast Chef Yniguez later competed on Guy s Grocery Games and The Great Food Truck Race 40110 Something Dumpling Chris Santos Geoffrey Zakarian and Aaron SanchezMarch 7 2017 2017 03 07 Ingredients Appetizer pork belly savoy cabbage black walnuts in syrup red yuzu kosho Entree ground lamb mashed potatoes Swiss chard dried kiwi Dessert sriracha potato chips farmer s cheese rambutan ginger shrubContestants Mauro Maccioni Chef and Co Owner from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Naji Boustany Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Jackie Jeong Chef de Cuisine from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Andrew Riccatelli Chef de Cuisine from New York NY winner Notes All the chefs were from New York They were required to make dumplings in every round To accommodate the theme each chef was provided with a preheated pot of oil and the pantry was stocked with assorted dumpling wrappers In the appetizer round Chef Mauro didn t get any food onto his plates and though the judges tried the food in his pans he was eliminated making this the second time in the series that a contestant didn t plate anything before time ran out 40211 Latin Cuisine Dream Chris Santos Geoffrey Zakarian and James TahhanMarch 14 2017 2017 03 14 Ingredients Appetizer sancocho lulo blue masa dough chicharron de cerdo Entree stewing hens pinto beans alfajores yuca Dessert yellow rice candy covered peanuts mangos coquitoContestants Miguel Samanez Sous Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Val Wasilewski Executive Pastry Chef from Briarcliff Manor NY eliminated after the entree George Rodrigues Executive Chef from Washington D C eliminated after the dessert Adriana Urbina Chef and Owner from New York NY winner Notes This episode featured chefs from different Latin American countries who emigrated to the United States There were also Latin American ingredients in each basket 40312 Jump for Bok Choy Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli and Chris SantosMay 2 2017 2017 05 02 Ingredients Appetizer toybox eggplant mission figs sweetened condensed milk matambre Entree hamachi collar bok choy grass jelly drink watermelon feta salad Dessert tofu sheets baked lemon ricotta blackberries lavender saltContestants T J Ingraham Chef amp Restaurateur from Boulder CO eliminated after the appetizer Judee Obcena Chef de Partie from New York NY eliminated after the entree James Horn Director of Operations from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Frida Karani Executive Chef from Washington D C winner Season 33 2017 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date4041 Best Laid Pans Marcus Samuelsson Maneet Chauhan and Geoffrey ZakarianMarch 21 2017 2017 03 21 Ingredients Appetizer duck and armagnac sausage mixed berry applesauce leeks okra Entree spaghetti pie tomatillos coulotte steak burrata cheese Dessert trifle Thai chili peppers orange blossom water anjou pearsContestants Jennifer Lopez Executive Chef from Washington D C eliminated after the appetizer Carolina Saavedra Sous Chef from Bronx New York eliminated after the entree Sophia Manatakis Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Heather Carr Sous Chef from Denver CO winner Notes All four contestants were women 4052 Star Power Web Stars Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag and Scott ConantMarch 28 2017 2017 03 28 Ingredients Appetizer blood sausage shishito peppers Japanese mayonnaise dates Entree duck breast broccoli rabe mashed potato pancakes Thai iced tea Dessert mango mochi ice cream quince paste instant oatmeal packets dragon fruitContestants Justine Ezarik eliminated after the appetizer Hilah Johnson eliminated after the entree Josh Elkin eliminated after the dessert Lazarus Lynch winner Notes Part 1 of a 5 part celebrity tournament featuring 16 celebrities competing to win 50 000 for charity Contestants in this heat were internet personalities with a considerable online following 4063 Star Power Culinary Muscle Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli and Eddie JacksonApril 4 2017 2017 04 04 Ingredients Appetizer wagyu ground beef Swiss chard eggplant rollatini ranch dressing soda Entree lamb noisette roast avocados za atar bread frozen mint lemonade Dessert rice pudding stuffed brioche blood oranges protein powder balls strawberry rock candyContestants LaMarr Woodley eliminated after the appetizer Mariel Zagunis eliminated after the entree Dorothy Hamill eliminated after the dessert Paige VanZant winner Notes Part 2 of a 5 part celebrity tournament Contestants in this heat were current and former athletes 4074 Star Power The Last Laugh Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Marc MurphyApril 11 2017 2017 04 11 Ingredients Appetizer Jonah crab claws sweet piquante peppers asparagus arepas Entree New York strip steaks Brussels sprouts marshmallows potato tot poutine Dessert smoked chili honey cinnamon roll dough strawberries White RussianContestants Ron Funches eliminated after the appetizer Illeana Douglas eliminated after the entree Julie White eliminated after the dessert Jonathan Sadowski winner Notes Part 3 of a 5 part celebrity tournament Contestants in this heat were all comedians 4085 Star Power Screen Sensations Marcus Samuelsson Amanda Freitag and Scott ConantApril 18 2017 2017 04 18 Ingredients Appetizer striped bass fillets squash puree microgreens passion fruit ice pops Entree chicken kebobs pickled gooseberries purple cauliflower truffle popcorn Dessert financiers blueberries candied fruit slices statuette lollipopsContestants Alan Thicke eliminated after the appetizer Alysia Reiner eliminated after the entree Rick Fox eliminated after the dessert Jodi Lyn O Keefe winner Notes Part 4 of a 5 part celebrity tournament Contestants in this heat were film and television actors This episode marks Alan Thicke s final television appearance before his death 4096 Star Power Grand Finale Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli and Scott ConantApril 25 2017 2017 04 25 Ingredients Appetizer lobster tails leaf lettuce iceberg star fruit cinnamon toaster pastries Entree yuca chips bitter melon brandy swineapple Dessert macarons soursop drinkable yogurt pistachiosContestants Paige VanZant eliminated after the appetizer Jodi Lyn O Keefe eliminated after the entree Jonathan Sadowski eliminated after the dessert Lazarus Lynch winner Notes Part 5 of a 5 part celebrity tournament The swineapple in the second round was a pineapple stuffed with ribs and covered in bacon 4107 The Newlywed Game Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Geoffrey ZakarianMay 16 2017 2017 05 16 Ingredients Appetizer manila clams romanesco lamb merguez champagne toast Entree pork tenderloin piccalilli cranberry shelling beans wedding rice Dessert port wine cheese sweet flakes cereal plumcots wedding cake topContestants Ralph Ferrara and Toni Ferrara from Brick NJ eliminated after the appetizer Henry Hynoski and Laura Hynoski from Secaucus NJ eliminated after the entree Jhonathan Fennell and Corry Fennell from Philadelphia PA eliminated after the dessert Kam Khazai and Karen Khazai from Gaithersburg MD winner Notes This was a team competition with newlyweds home cooks competing in the Chopped kitchen Henry Hynoski was a member of the Super Bowl XLVI winning team New York Giants 4118 An Ugly Turn Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Jonathon SawyerMay 30 2017 2017 05 30 Ingredients Appetizer shrimp heads and shells stale bagels black velvet tomatoes gnarled carrots Entree dogfish radish tops beef tallow candles twisted cucumbers Dessert whipped aquafaba burnt chocolate chip cookies cacao beans with pulp brown bananasContestants Mauricio Nunez Chef de Cuisine from Mount Kisco NY eliminated after the appetizer Miranda Rosenfelt Chef de Cuisine from Washington DC eliminated after the entree Jordan Lloyd Executive Chef amp Restaurateur from Easton MD eliminated after the dessert Nicolas Ferreira Private Chef from New York NY winner Notes The chefs had to work with ugly ingredients in every basket Guest judge Jonathon Sawyer was a finalist in Chopped Grill Masters Napa Season 34 2017 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date4121 Thanks Mom Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Marcus SamuelssonMay 9 2017 2017 05 09 Ingredients Appetizer duck breast baby turnips quail eggs rose bud tea Entree red snapper guanciale sunflower seeds sorrento lemons Dessert rhubarb walnuts madeleines blood orangesContestants Jeff and Pam Mauro Charity University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children s Hospital eliminated after the appetizer Ted and Donna Allen Charity Spina Bifida Association eliminated after the entree Jet and Mary Tila Charity K9s for Warriors eliminated after the dessert Chris and Mary Lou Santos Charity Rett Syndrome Research Trust winner Notes The contestants were Food Network chefs and Chopped host Ted Allen competing alongside their mothers for charity Since Ted Allen was one of the contestants the judges took turns performing his hosting duties and unveiling who got chopped each round Marc announced round 1 Marcus announced round 2 and Amanda announced round 3 The chefs had 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20 4132 Grill Game Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Maneet ChauhanMay 23 2017 2017 05 23 Ingredients Appetizer longaniza grilled stuffed onions asparagus frozen cherry daiquiri Entree venison rib rack charred caprese sandwich baby corn meat sauce Dessert roasted marshmallow shots figs almonds grilled peaches and cream cakeContestants Erin Campbell Competitive BBQ Champ from Yazoo City MS eliminated after the appetizer Shane Vidovic Chef and Restaurateur from Lakewood OH eliminated after the entree Eusebio Gongora Culinary Director from Baton Rouge LA eliminated after the dessert Tanya Cauthen Butcher from Richmond VA winner Notes This was a grilling themed episode The ovens were turned off and the stovetops were outfitted with grill pans and griddles While Chopped normally obscures brand names the meat sauce in the entree basket was A1 Steak Sauce a product of a Chopped sponsor Chef Campbell is the daughter of Leslie Roark Scott a finalist in the second Chopped Grill Masters Tournament 4143 Greater Tater Marcus Samuelsson Amanda Freitag and Ali KhanJune 6 2017 2017 06 06 Ingredients Appetizer purple potatoes potato tots garlic chives Canadian bacon Entree Kennebec potatoes chili cheese fries porterhouse steaks fresh wasabi Dessert loaded baked potatoes sweet potato pie dried cranberries English toffeeContestants Bea Rocchetti Sous Chef from Farmington Hills MI eliminated after the appetizer Miguel Franco Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Michael Chatman Line Cook from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Shacafrica Simmons Caterer from Tallahassee FL winner Notes The theme of this episode was potatoes which were featured in two forms in every basket Chef Chatman was a line cook for Chopped judge Alex Guarneschelli 4154 Father s Day Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Marc MurphyJune 13 2017 2017 06 13 Ingredients Appetizer ground beef Japanese eggplant date syrup remote control cookie Entree salmon fillet candy cane beets cassava sticks fava beans Dessert bacon gelato Belgian ale cactus pear pretzel barkContestants Mike Hannah and Melissa Hannah from Cleveland OH eliminated after the appetizer Mark Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan from Cleveland OH eliminated after the entree Johnny Hall and Yahaira Hall from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the dessert Sabi Bivas and Daniel Bivas from Hillsborough NJ winner Notes This was a home cook team competition four fathers paired up with their adult children The teams were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20 4165 Got Your Goat Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Alex GuarnaschelliJune 20 2017 2017 06 20 Ingredients Appetizer crawfish tails peas processed cheese vegetable infused vodka Entree goat chops petite garlic with greens pickled string beans root beer barrel candy Dessert zucchini caramel popcorn with peanuts yuzu juice manchego cheeseContestants Greg Power Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Ashley Jonique Private Chef from New Orleans LA eliminated after the entree Felix Castro Executive Pastry Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Scott Maki Executive Chef from New Orleans LA winner 4176 Snap Pea to It Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli and Marcus SamuelssonJune 27 2017 2017 06 27 Ingredients Appetizer lamb kebabs pomegranate juice Chinese broccoli avocado toast Entree Cornish hens black rice snap peas watermelon radish Dessert olive oil cake papaya kiwi kefirContestants Jimmie Rondon Sous Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Allie Lyttle Chef from Detroit MI eliminated after the entree Willy Anderson Caterer from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the dessert Charly Pierre Chef and Co Owner from New Orleans LA winner Notes While Chopped normally obscures brand names the pomegranate juice in the appetizer round was POM Wonderful a product of a Chopped sponsor 4187 Bangin Backyard Cookout Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli and Elizabeth HeiskellJuly 4 2017 2017 07 04 Ingredients Appetizer burger wrapped hot dogs half sour pickles kasundi macaroni salad Entree beer can chicken eggplant double smoked bacon classic burger fixings Dessert watermelon grill corn chips strawberry shortcake sweet tea vodkaContestants Jessica Johnson Chef and Restaurateur from Cleveland OH eliminated after the appetizer Craig Walker Chef and Restaurateur from New Orleans LA eliminated after the entree Greg Beckham Chef and Restaurateur from Cleveland OH eliminated after the dessert Christine Wendland Executive Chef from Chesterfield NJ winner Notes The theme of this episode was backyard barbecuing The classic burger fixings in the second round contained onions tomatoes and lettuce The watermelon grill in the third round was half a hollowed out watermelon with fruit skewers on top placed to resemble grill grates 4198 Flour Power Nancy Silverton Scott Conant and Amanda FreitagJuly 11 2017 2017 07 11 Ingredients Appetizer piadina dough skirt steak bitter melon vegetable gratin Entree pate a choux dough chicken breast kale roasted mushrooms Dessert lemon balm oven roasted grapes marshmallow spread pastry flourContestants Tracy Wilk Executive Pastry Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Sophie Jaeger Pastry Chef and Restaurateur from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the entree Anna Fitting Executive Pastry Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Crystal Smith Pastry Chef from Detroit MI winner Notes This episode had all female pastry chefs They were required to bake something in each round The chefs were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round and 45 minutes in the dessert round to showcase their pastry talents 4209 Alton s Challenge Part 1 Alton Brown Maneet Chauhan and Hugh AchesonOctober 10 2017 2017 10 10 Ingredients Appetizer smoked salmon macarons black garlic micro radishes Chilean sea bass Entree hard smoked eggs cardoons red shishito peppers smoked meatballs Dessert pig skin Anjou pears mozzarella suanmeitangContestants Leah Gourlie Pastry Chef and Owner from Cleveland OH eliminated after the appetizer Jamal Bland Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Jessica Chaney Pastry Chef from Detroit MI eliminated after the dessert Gavin Jobe Chef and Restaurateur from Baton Rouge LA winner Notes This is part 1 of a 5 part tournament where Alton Brown picked the baskets with specific scientific gastronomic techniques in mind The theme of this episode was smoke and the contestants were required to infuse smoke into each dish A basket ingredient in the entree round the meatballs was smoked by Alton himself 42110 Alton s Challenge Part 2 Alton Brown Amanda Freitag and Marcus SamuelssonOctober 17 2017 2017 10 17 Ingredients Appetizer instant mashed potatoes tuna floss cucumbers with blooms bacalao Entree clams tomato crisps olives beef jerky Dessert space ice cream Sharon fruit dried pomegranate seeds dehydrated scrambled eggsContestants Lisa Pucci Delgado Private Chef from Cleveland OH eliminated after the appetizer Vinnie Cimino Chef de Cuisine from Cleveland OH eliminated after the entree Ben Bebenroth Chef and Restaurateur from Cleveland OH eliminated after the dessert Nick Wallace Executive Chef from Jackson MS winner Notes This is part 2 of a 5 part tournament where Alton Brown picked the baskets with specific scientific gastronomic techniques in mind The theme of this episode was dehydration with at least one dehydrated ingredient in each round A basket ingredient in the entree round the beef jerky was made by Alton from brined dehydrated flank steak 42211 Alton s Challenge Part 3 Alton Brown Amanda Freitag and Wylie DufresneOctober 24 2017 2017 10 24 Ingredients Appetizer transparent ravioli rainbow carrots crab legs tapioca maltodextrin Entree zucchini blossoms arugula noodles poached pears lamb rib roast Dessert raindrop cake blood oranges popping sorghum cookie dough ice cream sandwichesContestants Tiffany Schleigh Pastry Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Louis Goral Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Andrea Anom Line Cook from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Chris Holland Executive Chef from Sparkill NY winner Notes This is part 3 of a 5 part tournament where Alton Brown picked the baskets with specific scientific gastronomic techniques in mind The theme of this episode was molecular gastronomy with at least one modernist ingredient in each round A basket ingredient in the entree round lamb rib roast was set aside on a separate table It was cooked sous vide inside an immersion circulator 42312 Alton s Challenge Part 4 Alton Brown Amanda Freitag and Alex GuarnaschelliOctober 31 2017 2017 10 31 Ingredients Appetizer mutton chops kimchi cocoa nibs champagne Entree red snapper sourdough bread purple cauliflower natto Dessert sauerkraut cake pickled green strawberries beer passion fruitContestants Jason Rodriguez Executive Chef and Owner from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Regan Reik Executive Chef from Cleveland OH eliminated after the entree Kashi Smith Chef Tournant from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Michael Nelson Executive Chef from New Orleans LA winner Notes This is part 4 of a 5 part tournament where Alton Brown picked the baskets with specific scientific gastronomic techniques in mind The theme of this episode was fermentation with at least one fermented pickled ingredient in each round A basket ingredient in the appetizer round champagne was initially unveiled as a champagne flute and the chefs were treated to a small lesson from Alton on how fermentation of grapes results in alcohol 42413 Alton s Challenge Grand Finale Alton Brown Alex Guarnaschelli and George MendesNovember 7 2017 2017 11 07 Ingredients Appetizer smoked chubs baby beets curry ketchup microwave fried herbs Entree pork crown roast baby artichokes smen dried myrtle berries Dessert dried tarantulas whole coconut marzipan fruit cherry cola sorbetContestants Michael Nelson Executive Chef from New Orleans LA eliminated after the appetizer Nick Wallace Executive Chef from Jackson MS chopped 1st in dessert eliminated after the entree Gavin Jobe Chef and Restaurateur from Baton Rouge LA chopped 2nd in dessert eliminated after the dessert Chris Holland Executive Chef from Sparkill NY winner Notes This is the final part of a 5 part tournament where Alton Brown picked the baskets There was no specific theme for the finale A basket ingredient in the dessert round sorbet was shown as created by Alton via a dry ice fire extinguisher and sorbet mixture combined in a food processor This was the first episode to feature a non elimination in round 2 and the first episode to feature a double elimination in round 3 For the first time in Chopped history three competitors moved into the dessert round Season 35 2017 18 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date4251 Clam Clash Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Jordan AndinoJuly 18 2017 2017 07 18 Ingredients Appetizer little neck clams ultra mizuna vadouvan banana chips Entree red grouper candy coated licorice squid ink petite purple broccoli Dessert navy bean pie guava cherry spoon fruit sgroppino al limoneContestants Kristina Mellegard Private Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer William Gauger Chef and Co Owner from Long Island City NY eliminated after the entree Kimani Hines Executive Chef from New Rochelle NY eliminated after the dessert Julie Cole Executive Chef from Brooklyn NY winner Notes Guest judge Jordan Andino was a contestant from the Chopped season 15 episode Heads Up 4262 Clock Shock Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Maneet ChauhanJuly 25 2017 2017 07 25 Ingredients Appetizer tiger prawns pea tendrils corzetti pasta duck salami Entree pork strip steaks morel mushrooms artichoke paste crunchy pizza snacks Dessert music paper bread gala apples bitters mini cherry lollipopsContestants Omar Mitchell Chef and Owner from Detroit MI eliminated after the appetizer Jen Scher Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Giorgio Giacinto Chef and Owner from New Rochelle NY eliminated after the dessert Marcus Woodham Chef de Cuisine from New Orleans LA winner 4273 Food Truck Luck Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Marcus SamuelssonSeptember 5 2017 2017 09 05 Ingredients Appetizer goat barbacoa tacos Asian long beans spring roll wrappers chicken souvlaki Entree lobster rolls bok choy ramen noodles chile de arbol Dessert tropical fruit pops candied nuts chocolate covered bananas dessert nachosContestants Suzette Montalvo Food Truck Owner A New Yorican Thing from Long Island NY eliminated after the appetizer Andrew Zurica Food Truck Owner Hard Times Sundaes from New York NY eliminated after the entree Hassan Musselmani Food Truck Owner The Drunken Rooster from Detroit MI eliminated after the dessert Caitlyn Napolitano Food Truck Co owner Los Viajeros from New York NY winner Notes The contestants were all food truck owners Chef Hassan previously competed on Season 15 of Gordon Ramsay s Hell s Kitchen in 2016 finishing in 11th place 4284 Waffles for the Win Maneet Chauhan Amanda Freitag and Joseph JJ JohnsonSeptember 12 2017 2017 09 12 Ingredients Appetizer waffle batter chicken tenders chiles de arbol potato chips Entree liege waffle dough sliced beef shanks in soy sauce kumquats mustard greens Dessert waffle cookies buttermilk creamy organic peanut butter dried strawberriesContestants Bryan Lindsay Executive Chef from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the appetizer Brandi Marter Chef and Restaurateur from Memphis TN eliminated after the entree Juan Carlos Gonzalez Executive Chef from New Orleans LA eliminated after the dessert Adam Bostwick Chef and Restaurateur from Cleveland OH winner Notes Contestants were tasked to cook dishes paired with waffles in every round While Chopped normally obscures brand names the potato chips in round 1 were shown to be Lay s Classic potato chips via on screen graphic 4295 Comfort Zone Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Geoffrey ZakarianSeptember 19 2017 2017 09 19 Ingredients Appetizer fried chicken rainbow chard fingerling potatoes bacon grease Entree meatloaf mix heirloom tomatoes chanterelle mushrooms boxed mac amp cheese Dessert peanut butter amp jelly sandwiches strawberries vanilla wafers chocolate milkContestants Jayda Atkinson Catering Chef from New Orleans LA eliminated after the appetizer Darwell Yeager III Executive Chef and Owner from Pearl MS eliminated after the entree Jess Dunne Chef and Owner from Southold NY eliminated after the dessert John Powali Chef from New York NY winner Notes The theme of this episode was comfort food in every basket 4306 The Beets Go On Marcus Samuelsson Maneet Chauhan and Amanda FreitagSeptember 26 2017 2017 09 26 Ingredients Appetizer sosis bandari mostarda crescent roll dough corn of the cob Entree lobster mache rose petals Mexican chorizo Dessert creme brulee blackberries rainbow beets Italian almond wafersContestants Melissa Araujo Caterer from New Orleans LA eliminated after the appetizer George Georgiades Chef and Owner from New York NY eliminated after the entree Chase Sanders Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Eric Arboleda Chef from Colombia winner 4317 Spooked Geoffrey Zakarian Maneet Chauhan and Amanda FreitagOctober 3 2017 2017 10 03 Ingredients Appetizer scary skull platter barmbrack Halloween party punch asparagus Entree spooky egg eyeballs blood shots gory brain avocados Dessert Halloween candy cake vampire s kiss martini freaky brie mixed berriesContestants Michael Monzon Teppanyaki Chef from Los Angeles CA eliminated after the appetizer Dani Macchia Private Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Kimberly Kim Gibson Chef amp Restaurateur from Chagrin Falls OH eliminated after the dessert Dustine Gonsalves Chef de Cuisine from Los Angeles CA winner Notes This was a Halloween themed episode In the appetizer round the skull platter was prosciutto arranged on a prop skull to look like skin In the entree round the egg eyeballs were poached eggs in a pan the blood shots were decorative syringes filled with a red syrup and the gory brain was a glazed turkey meatloaf loaf shaped like a brain In the dessert round the Halloween candy cake was a chocolate cake decorated with various Halloween candies The freaky brie was a brie cheese wheel wrapped in puff pastry strips to look like a mummy face 4328 Feel the Burn Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Maneet ChauhanOctober 19 2017 2017 10 19 Ingredients Appetizer spicy chicken feet Persian cucumbers mandarins buffalo cauliflower dip Entree five alarm chili cinnamon rolls lamb shoulder horseradish root Dessert sriracha lollipops jalapeno blueberry cornbread baby pineapples white chocolateContestants Iliana Negron Executive Chef from Nyack NY eliminated after the appetizer Alex Diaz Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Ken Hatfield Chef amp Restaurateur from Cleveland OH eliminated after the dessert Airis Johnson Private Chef from Brooklyn NY winner Notes The theme of this episode was spicy foods in each basket Chef Ken Hatfield is a descendant of the Hatfield family of the famous Hatfield McCoy feud 4339 Gimme Gator Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli and Tiffani FaisonOctober 26 2017 2017 10 26 Ingredients Appetizer king crab legs fresh cut whole kernel corn black garlic coconut vinegar Entree alligator carrot jam green almonds calvados Dessert Persian chickpea cookies strawberry gelatin bananas cherimoyaContestants Rudy Straker Private Chef from Queens NY eliminated after the appetizer Ben Bruckenthal Sous Chef from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the entree Tiffany Senin Chef and Owner from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the dessert Jacob Bensley Sous Chef from New York winner 43410 Flavor Savor Chris Santos Einat Admony and Michael PsilakisNovember 2 2017 2017 11 02 Ingredients Appetizer rice stuffed grape leaves baby octopus cured olives bresaola Entree dorade stinging nettles watermelon radish village salad Dessert rosewater syrup figs pistachio cream angel food cakeContestants Cosmo Bisticas Executive Chef from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the appetizer George Kringas Chef and Owner from White Plains NY eliminated after the entree Tara Cianella Chef and Owner from Nyack NY eliminated after the dessert Gabriel Israel Chef de Cuisine from New York NY winner Notes The baskets in this episode featured Mediterranean ingredients Both guest judges Einat Admony and Michael Psilakis were past Chopped winners 43511 Pie Jinks Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag and Scott ConantNovember 9 2017 2017 11 09 Ingredients Appetizer Honeycrisp apples sour gummies pumpkin pie Merguez sausage Entree Whipped topping baby kale blend pancetta shepherd s pie Dessert Key lime pie rhubarb candied ginger spiced rumContestants James Graham Executive Chef from Staten Island NY eliminated after the appetizer Zack Stapelman Executive Chef from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the entree Natalie Colledge Owner amp Culinary Director from Montclair NJ eliminated after the dessert Kenneth Temple Private Chef from New Orleans LA winner Notes The theme of this episode was pies The chefs were required to make a pie in every round and there was a different pie in every basket The chefs were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round and 45 minutes in both the entree and dessert round in order to properly cook their pies 43612 An Iron Chef Thanksgiving Alex Guarnaschelli Jose Garces and Marc ForgioneNovember 14 2017 2017 11 14 Ingredients Appetizer turkey confit Brussels sprouts Thanksgiving cider cocktail turkey offal Entree cornish hens haricots verts Thanksgiving gravy flavored candy cranberry pomegranate terrine Dessert sweet potato casserole pears port wine cheese Thanksgiving waffle sandwichContestants Roxanne Spruance Executive Chef and Owner from New York NY charity American Farmland Trust eliminated after the appetizer Giorgio Rapicavoli Executive Chef from Miami FL charity Our Pride Academy eliminated after the entree Hugh Mangum Executive Chef and Owner from New York NY charity Share Our Strength eliminated after the dessert Emily Chapman Sous Chef from New York NY charity Shepherd s Circle Foundation winner Notes This was a Thanksgiving themed episode All four contestants were Chopped Champions returning to win money for their charity of choice Judging them were three Iron Chefs from Iron Chef America with Alex also being a regular Chopped judge By winning this episode Chef Emily Chapman became the first four time Chopped champion 43713 Espresso Express Scott Conant Maneet Chauhan and Amanda FreitagNovember 21 2017 2017 11 21 Ingredients Appetizer cobia fennel honeydew melon ground espresso Entree veal sweetbreads napini pierogies black mint paste Dessert sesame seed candy mangoes blackstrap molasses raspberry snack cakesContestants Cybille St Aude Sous Chef from Long Island NY eliminated after the appetizer Brandon Williams Chef de Cuisine from Cleveland OH eliminated after the entree Lawrence Ofori Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Michael Castellon Sous Chef from New York NY winner 43814 Weird Twist Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Geoffrey ZakarianNovember 28 2017 2017 11 28 Ingredients Appetizer babbouche conehead cabbage pig s head terrine black rice ramen Entree stuffed lamb intestines cured tuna heart garlic ice cream red runner bean blooms Dessert queen weaver ants tang yuan sweet avocado cream szechuan buttonsContestants Jay Reifel Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Tom Coughlan Executive Chef from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the entree Ana Gonzales Executive Chef from Memphis TN eliminated after the dessert Nick Testa Executive Chef from New York NY winner Notes The theme of this episode was weird food in every basket The babbouche in the appetizer round is a Moroccan snail dish 43915 Chopped Grand Holiday Marc Murphy Maneet Chauhan and Amanda FreitagDecember 5 2017 2017 12 05 Ingredients Appetizer goose breast peppermint bark vodka Christmas tree veggie plate Hanukkah gelt cookie cake Entree deckle of beef kugel porcini mushrooms in olive oil hard boiled egg snowmen Dessert chestnut tree honey festive pretzels Santa Claus melon springerle cookiesContestants Diana Sabater Chef from Philadelphia PA charity Esperanza eliminated after the appetizer Darius Peacock Executive Chef from Trenton NJ charity Good Shepherd Services eliminated after the entree Sophina Uong Executive Chef from Oakland CA charity Camp Okizu eliminated after the dessert Adam Greenberg Executive Chef from Norwalk CT charity Mowat Wilson Syndrome winner Notes This was a holiday themed episode All four contestants were Chopped Grand Champions returning to win money for their charity of choice The chefs were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20 to allow time to properly butcher and cook the goose breast The veggie plate in the appetizer round mainly consisted of broccoli cauliflower and cherry tomatoes arranged to look like a Christmas tree The festive pretzels in the dessert round were pretzel sticks dipped in green candy coating and sprinkled with silver nonpareils By winning this episode Chef Adam Greenberg became the first male four time Chopped champion and the second overall chef to achieve it with the first chef having achieved it only two episodes earlier in the Thanksgiving episode 44016 True Grits Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Marc MurphyDecember 7 2017 2017 12 07 Ingredients Appetizer collard greens pickled watermelon rind head on shrimp hominy grits Entree polenta spiral ham green beans pimento cheese Dessert blue grits blackberries lemon oil boiled peanutsContestants B J Chester Tamayo Chef amp Owner from Memphis TN eliminated after the appetizer Jean Gabriel Chef amp Co Owner from Stamford CT eliminated after the entree Tres Barnard Chef from New Orleans LA eliminated after the dessert Steve Costanzo Chef amp Owner from Stamford CT winner Notes Each basket in this episode contained some form of grits Chef B J cut herself in the last seconds of the appetizer round leaving enough blood on her station and plates to deem her dish unsafe to eat The judges allowed her to bring over her non contaminated components from her station for them to taste after the other chefs granted her permission to do so 44117 Cocktail Party Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Lauren GerrieDecember 19 2017 2017 12 19 Ingredients Appetizer tuna crab meat cocktail finger limes vodka Entree filet mignon cocktail onions summer truffles single malt scotch whiskey Dessert marshmallow spread fruit cocktail gold leaf ginContestants Josh Moore Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Catt Rolland Pastry Chef amp Sous Chef from New Orleans LA eliminated after the entree Charles Disa Chef amp Caterer from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Dave Martin Chef Consultant from New York NY winner Notes The theme of the episode was cocktail food with each contestant having to make small dishes suited for a cocktail party They also had to prepare an alcoholic drink to pair with each dish The rounds were extended by an extra 10 minutes to account for cocktail preparation 30 minutes in the first round and 40 minutes in the second and third rounds The guest judge Lauren Gerrie was a previous Chopped winner from season 6 A Cornish Mess and part 3 in the 2011 Chopped Champions tournament 44218 Amped for Ramps Marc Murphy Tiffani Faison and Dale TaldeDecember 26 2017 2017 12 26 Ingredients Appetizer calamari ramps cherry peppers liverwurst Entree beef kidneys purple butterfly sorrel pignoli cookies ginger beer Dessert lemongrass papaya goat s milk popcorn jelly beansContestants Rochelle Honeygan Sous Chef from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the appetizer Dallas Martinez Executive Chef from Cleveland OH eliminated after the entree John Brennan Chef and Owner from New Haven CT eliminated after the dessert Tristen Epps Executive Chef from Brooklyn NY winner 44319 Mardi Gras Goals Marc Murphy Maneet Chauhan and David GuasFebruary 6 2018 2018 02 06 Ingredients Appetizer shrimp po boys tasso ham kohlrabi milk punch Entree crawfish Cajun caramel corn okra dark roux Dessert king cake cherries cafe brulot pralineContestants Byron Bradley Chef de Cuisine from New Orleans LA eliminated after the appetizer Brandon Green Executive Chef from New Orleans LA eliminated after the entree Austin Kirzner Executive Chef from New Orleans LA eliminated after the dessert Syrena Johnson Private Chef amp Caterer from New Orleans LA winner Notes All the contestants were from New Orleans and the theme of the baskets centered around Mardi Gras 44420 Dim Sum Yum Scott Conant Chris Santos and Marc MurphyMarch 6 2018 2018 03 06 Ingredients Appetizer hot amp sour soup Tokyo scallions bubble gum flavored candy ground pork Entree Korean style short ribs galangal sorghum wine dim sum Dessert puffed rice cereal treats mangosteen cherry blossom paste hard boiled quail eggsContestants Adam Sherris Sushi Chef from Denver CO eliminated after the appetizer Caitlin Salisbury Chef from Kingston NY eliminated after the entree Lina Lynn Chef and Owner from Jackson MS eliminated after the dessert Chris Paulikas Executive Sous Chef from Philadelphia PA winner Season 36 2017 18 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date4451 Better Duck Next Time Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Jonathon SawyerDecember 12 2017 2017 12 12 Ingredients Appetizer tiered cheese tower cavatelli frozen lima beans duck tongues Entree frankfurter crown roast small graffiti eggplant karela juice goat leg Dessert moose ears Saturn peaches hard cider Jordan almondsContestants Jonathan Scinto Private Chef from Long Island NY eliminated after the appetizer Amanda Henson Chef and Owner from Las Vegas NV eliminated after the entree Andrew Welenken Executive Chef from Louisville KY eliminated after the dessert Jamaal Taherzadeh Executive Chef from Las Vegas NV winner Notes The tiered cheese tower in the appetizer round contained Tete de Moine Tomme de Savoie cupola and a Spanish cheese The frankfurter crown roast in the entree round was a bunch of hotdogs bundled together in a standing ring to resemble a crown roast of meat The moose ears in the dessert round were pieces of fried sugary dough drizzled with caramel sauce Guest judge Jonathan Sawyer was previously a contestant on Chopped Grill Masters Napa 4462 Gold Medal Games Frying Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli and Scott ConantJanuary 2 2018 2018 01 02 Ingredients Appetizer Alligator lotus root deep fried cherry punch pesto sauce Entree Skate wings dill pickles funnel cakes haggis in a can Dessert Deep fried bacon wrapped chocolate bars strawberries matcha powder purple sweet potato ravioliContestants Abel Gonzales Chef and Partner from Dallas TX eliminated after the appetizer Anthony Serrano Executive Chef and Owner from Chandler AZ eliminated after the entree Allen Nguyen Chef and Partner from New Orleans LA eliminated after the dessert Sarah Wade Executive Chef from Boston MA winner Notes Part 1 of a 5 part tournament with a prize of 50 000 in the finale In this episode all four chefs were known for their expertise in frying and were required to fry something in every round Unlike past frying episodes there was an extra deep fryer in the kitchen instead of providing each chef a preheated pot of oil 4473 Gold Medal Games Grilling Chris Santos Amanda Freitag and Marc MurphyJanuary 9 2018 2018 01 09 Ingredients Appetizer White BBQ sauce pie crust mangoes bone in strip steaks Entree Spatchcocked chickens cucumber kimchi red cabbage cheese puffs Dessert Mini marshmallows grilled lemon lemonade zucchini pig pickin cakeContestants Maria Mazon Executive Chef and Owner from Tucson AZ eliminated after the appetizer Jay Ducote Chef and Restaurateur from Baton Rouge LA eliminated after the entree Eric Thomas Chef and Pitmaster from Atlanta GA eliminated after the dessert Lynnae Oxley Loupe Chef and Pitmaster from Portland OR winner Notes Part 2 of a 5 part tournament In this episode all four contestants were known for their skill on the grill and were required to grill something in every round The stove tops were outfitted with grill sheets but the chefs were permitted to use the ovens 4484 Gold Medal Games Fast Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli and Marc MurphyJanuary 16 2018 2018 01 16 Ingredients Appetizer Torch lollipops edamame neonata raw oysters Entree Dover sole grilled corn on the cob poblanos sandia loca Dessert Whole coconut duck fat upside down cake cheddar cheese ice cream nopalesContestants Manny Slomovitz Executive Chef from Cincinnati OH eliminated after the appetizer Joe Passanante Chef de Cuisine from Queens NY eliminated after the entree Griffin Paulin Chef and Owner from Louisville KY eliminated after the dessert Ken Harvey Executive Chef from Tucson AZ winner Notes Part 3 of a 5 part tournament In this episode all four competitors were known for their speed in the kitchen Keeping in line with this theme each round was 5 minutes shorter than normal the appetizer round was 15 minutes while the entree and dessert rounds were 25 minutes each 4495 Gold Medal Games Baking Scott Conant Marc Murphy and Geoffrey ZakarianJanuary 23 2018 2018 01 23 Ingredients Appetizer Lamb noisette roast ginger liqueur forelle pears cinnamon roll dough Entree Smoked turkey legs roasted head of cauliflower spaghetti rings shredded phyllo dough Dessert Banana curd caneles freeze dried blueberries hot chocolateContestants Jeremy Fogg Pastry Chef from New Orleans LA eliminated after the appetizer Keris Kuwana Executive Pastry Chef from Las Vegas NV eliminated after the entree Michael Gillet Executive Pastry Chef from Las Vegas NV eliminated after the dessert Winnette McIntosh Ambrose Pastry Chef and Owner from Washington D C winner Notes Part 4 of a 5 part tournament In this episode all four contestants were pastry chefs who specialized in desserts and baking They were required to bake something in every round The roasted head of cauliflower was topped with pomegranate seeds and mint In the dessert round Chef Michael failed to bake anything in his dish which led to his elimination 4506 Gold Medal Games Grand Finale Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli and Scott ConantJanuary 30 2018 2018 01 30 Ingredients Appetizer Rattlesnake pomelo golden snack cakes grilled avocado Entree Lamb ribs red currants hard boiled quail eggs far far Dessert Confetti frosting soft shell almonds deep fried champagne rambutanContestants Ken Harvey Executive Chef from Tucson AZ eliminated after the appetizer Winnette McIntosh Ambrose Pastry Chef and Owner from Washington D C eliminated after the entree Lynnae Oxley Loupe Chef and Pitmaster from Portland OR eliminated after the dessert Sarah Wade Executive Chef from Boston MA winner Notes Final part of the gold medal tournament The winner gets 50 000 Unlike the previous episodes there was no set theme for the finale though different ingredients seemed to represent the past four themes something grilled something fried something baked etc 4517 Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli and Zac YoungFebruary 13 2018 2018 02 13 Ingredients Appetizer candy round dark chocolate superworms chocolate pudding mix animal crackers candy cane beets Entree cake round cookie and caramel chocolate bars chocolate hummus habanero peppers lamb tallow Dessert ice cream round white chocolate chunks love potion cocktail taleggio cheese Spanish chorizoContestants Josip Franc Executive Pastry Chef from Bernardsville NJ eliminated after the appetizer Philippe Fallait Chef and Owner from Astoria NY eliminated after the entree Marissa Delgado Executive Pastry Chef from Phoenix AZ eliminated after the dessert Melanie Moss Pastry Chef and Owner from Brooklyn NY winner Notes The theme of the episode was chocolate The contestants had to make chocolate desserts in every round specifically candy in the first round cake in the second and ice cream in the third The first round was extended to 30 minutes the second round was extended to 60 minutes and the third round was the usual 30 minutes with an extra ice cream machine brought in The love potion cocktail in the third round was composed of white chocolate liqueur vodka pomegranate juice and strawberries 4528 The Light Stuff Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli and Jason KiefferFebruary 20 2018 2018 02 20 Ingredients Appetizer wild salmon fillets cottage cheese zucchini noodles vegan bacon Entree pork chops cauliflower rice protein packed snack box lemon cayenne drink Dessert citrus salad acai berry powder dumbbell cookies rice cakesContestants Joshua Wiggins Sous Chef from Red Bank NJ eliminated after the appetizer Isaac Rios Chef and Cafe Manager from Chandler AZ eliminated after the entree Mattia Meneghetti Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Celeste Rogers Chef and Instructor from New York NY winner Notes The theme of this episode was healthy eats with healthy light ingredients in every basket The snack box in the entree round consisted of two eggs cheese apple slices grapes peanut butter and bread 4539 Epic Eats Chris Santos Amanda Freitag and Marcus SamuelssonFebruary 27 2018 2018 02 27 Ingredients Appetizer mac amp cheese mega burger buffalo chicken soda Brussels sprouts everything bagel seasoning Entree gravy mashed potato cake tomahawk steak red noodle beans cold brew ice pops Dessert cookie bowl ice cream sundae gummy worm finger grapes huitlacocheContestants C J Hamm Executive Chef from Tucson AZ eliminated after the appetizer Joseph Yoon Private Chef from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the entree Jennifer Russo Chef and Owner from Phoenix AZ eliminated after the dessert Jillian Moskites Food Truck Chef from Middletown CT winner Notes The theme of the episode was at least one epic indulgent ingredient in every basket 45410 Pork on the Brain Adam Sobel Amanda Freitag and Chris SantosMarch 20 2018 2018 03 20 Ingredients Appetizer pig face roulade Berkshire pork chops pork chop cocktail fish peppers Entree canned pork brains Iberico collar salsify huckleberries Dessert sanguinaccio dolce mangalitsa lardo peppermint pig tiger figsContestants Donald Hawk Sous Chef The Gladly Phoenix AZ eliminated after the appetizer Laura Licona Culinary Director Emma s Torch Brooklyn NY eliminated after the entree Ryan Andre Executive Chef City Pork Brassierie amp Bar Baton Rouge LA eliminated after the dessert Christian Hayes Chef and Owner Dandelion Catering Yarmouth ME winner Notes The theme of this episode was pork in every basket The pork chops in the first basket were given to the chefs as a whole rib roast 45511 Fat Chance Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Chris SantosMarch 27 2018 2018 03 27 Ingredients Appetizer duck confit baby turnips basket of biscuits narutomaki Entree watermelon curry acorn squash kalekale caul fat Dessert lingonberry syrup papaya Greek yogurt vanilla sandwich cookiesContestants Marco Barrila Chef and Owner from Southampton NY eliminated after the appetizer Tami Treadwell Chef and Owner from Harlem NY eliminated after the entree Christopher Harris Executive Chef and Owner from Portland ME eliminated after the dessert Jennifer Caraway Chef and Founder from Phoenix AZ winner 45612 You ve Been Canned Chris Santos Maneet Chauhan and Marc MurphyApril 10 2018 2018 04 10 Ingredients Appetizer baby octopus calamondin limes crumpets cream cheese Entree tilefish canned steamed beef Asian long beans fideo pasta Dessert Persian love cake lychee strawberry milk powder gorgonzola dolceContestants Sunshine Flagg Chef amp Owner from Louisville KY eliminated after the appetizer Dave Sclarow Chef amp Co Owner from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the entree Christopher Zabita Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Hannah Wong Sous Chef from New York NY winner 45713 Million Dollar Meals Martha Stewart Geoffrey Zakarian and Chris SantosJune 5 2018 2018 06 05 Ingredients Appetizer toro tartare with caviar high roller bagel Iberico ham petite snow peas Entree Wagyu double cheeseburger with gold chocolate bacon 20 year old bourbon arugula blossoms white Alba truffle Dessert geode cake etrog citron fruit pops in champagne camel milk chocolate barsContestants Jonathan Scallion Private Chef Las Vegas NV eliminated after the appetizer Madeleine Dee Executive Chef amp Owner from Louisville KY eliminated after the entree Chris Brugman Executive Sous Chef from Scottsdale AZ eliminated after the dessert Johnny Church Executive Chef from Las Vegas NV winner Notes Each basket in this episode had high end expensive ingredients This was the first episode that touted Martha Stewart as a new Chopped judge though she has guest judged on Chopped Junior in the past The high roller bagel was topped with cream cheese Riesling gelee and gold leaf The Wagyu bacon cheeseburger was topped with lettuce and goose pate The camel milk chocolate was provided by Martha Stewart from her trip to Dubai Chef Jonathan previously competed on Season 11 of Gordon Ramsay s Hell s Kitchen in 2013 finishing in 3rd place Season 37 2018 19 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date4581 Luck of the Irish Stuart O Keeffe Amanda Freitag and Scott ConantMarch 13 2018 2018 03 13 Ingredients Appetizer black radishes dry stout mushy peas blood pudding Entree crubeens cabbage farmhouse Irish cheddar Irish champ Dessert granny smith apples 99 Irish whiskey plum puddingContestants Andrei Enikeev Executive Chef from Boston MA eliminated after the appetizer Alex Galvis Sous Chef from Boston MA eliminated after the entree Scott Hynes Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Kathleen O Brien Price Private Chef from New York NY winner Notes Each basket in this episode had at least one food from Ireland 4592 Wild Game Plan Angie Mar Marc Murphy and Marcus SamuelssonApril 3 2018 2018 04 03 Ingredients Appetizer rack of wild boar alligator jerky burgundy truffle bison grass vodka Entree antelope strip loin elk heart bear claws dandelion greens Dessert venison sausage moose milk cocktail honeycomb black forest cakeContestants John Chambers Company Chef from Phoenix AZ eliminated after the appetizer Tandy Peterson Chef de Cuisine from Scottsdale AZ eliminated after the entree James Richards Chef de Cuisine from Las Vegas NV eliminated after the dessert Noam Bilitzer Sous Chef from Louisville KY winner Notes Every basket in this episode featured wild game in some form Guest judge Angie Mar was the winner of the second Chopped Grill Masters Tournament 4603 A Frog Leg Up Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Geoffrey ZakarianApril 17 2018 2018 04 17 Ingredients Appetizer sushi doughnuts purple spinach littleneck clams toasted corn nuts Entree frog legs green peppers shirataki noodles cricket bolognese Dessert Chinese steamed buns grapefruit coffee jelly rosemaryContestants Paco Cortes Executive Chef from Las Vegas NV eliminated after the appetizer Frank Bilotti Sous Chef from Staten Island NY eliminated after the entree Austin Miller Chef amp Owner from Portland ME eliminated after the dessert Aerin Zavory Corporate Chef from Hamden CT winner Notes Chef Frank previously competed on Season 13 of Gordon Ramsay s Hell s Kitchen in 2014 finishing in 10th place 4614 Sensational Sandwiches Jeff Mauro Alex Guarnaschelli and Geoffrey ZakarianApril 24 2018 2018 04 24 Ingredients Appetizer roast beef sandwich rainbow fingerling potatoes fresh wasabi chile con queso Entree turducken broccoli rabe pickleback shots deep fried mayo Dessert ham amp cheese lunch kit soursop salt amp vinegar potato chips ice cream sandwich cakeContestants Danielle Leoni Chef amp Owner from Phoenix AZ eliminated after the appetizer Adam Burress Chef amp Co Owner from Louisville KY eliminated after the entree Justin Beckett Chef amp Owner from Phoenix AZ eliminated after the dessert Matt Storch Chef amp Owner from Norwalk CT winner Notes The chefs were required to make sandwiches in every round 4625 Leftover Takeover Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli and Marcus SamuelssonMay 1 2018 2018 05 01 Ingredients Appetizer chicken Parmesan kale salad brown avocado leftover lo mein Entree leftover steak veggie platter flat cola half of a banh mi Dessert leftover ice cream concord grapes cold coffee lemon chess pieContestants Michael Compean Executive Chef from Scottsdale AZ eliminated after the appetizer Ashley Goddard Sous Chef from Phoenix AZ eliminated after the entree Rich Hinojosa Executive Chef amp Co Owner from Phoenix AZ eliminated after the dessert Evan Hennessey Executive Chef amp Owner from Dover NH winner Notes The theme of this episode was leftovers in every basket The leftover steak was bone in strip steak cooked rare The veggie platter contained celery sticks cherry tomatoes and romanesco cauliflower 4636 Hush Puppy Love Scott Conant Maneet Chauhan and Marcus SamuelssonMay 8 2018 2018 05 08 Ingredients Appetizer catfish black eyed peas jalapeno hush puppy batter bananas Entree fried chicken purple sweet potatoes green tomatoes peach cobbler Dessert creamed corn blackberries biscuit dough butter pecan ice creamContestants Kelli Thompson Executive Chef from Portland ME eliminated after the appetizer Greg Nalley Chef amp Owner from Baltimore MD eliminated after the entree Julian Elfedayni Connell Sous Chef from Mystic CT eliminated after the dessert Rachel LeGloahec Executive Chef from Las Vegas NV winner Notes The theme of this episode was U S southern ingredients in every basket The fried chicken in the second round was Kentucky Fried Chicken still in its bucket presumably marking it as a sponsor of the show because name brand ingredients are usually obscured 4647 Surf and Turf Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Geoffrey ZakarianMay 29 2018 2018 05 29 Ingredients Appetizer gooseneck barnacles Korean style short ribs ramen beer mache Entree whole lobsters chateaubriand frozen creamed spinach almond chocolate bars Dessert candied crabs brownie t bones bananas foster passion fruitContestants Alexis Trolf Chef amp Owner from Long Beach NY eliminated after the appetizer Sasha Grumman Chef de Cuisine from Los Angeles CA eliminated after the entree Jason Daly Executive Chef from Vinalhaven ME eliminated after the dessert Franco Robazetti Executive Chef from Jersey City NJ winner Notes The theme of the episode was some form of seafood and meat surf and turf in every basket 4658 Under the Cuban Sun Maneet Chauhan Chris Santos and David GuasSeptember 11 2018 2018 09 11 Ingredients Appetizer red snapper Cuban coffee bok choy yuca Entree pork shoulder bunuelos pineapple sofrito Dessert guava and cheese skewers Cuba libre cocktail plantains black bean browniesContestants Louie Estrada Chef and Owner from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the appetizer Ricardo Barreras Chef and Owner from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the entree Claudia Muniz Sous Chef from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the dessert Tatiana Rosana Executive Chef from Boston MA winner Notes The theme of the episode was Cuban ingredients in every basket with Cuban born chefs participating 4669 Tacos and Tequila Marc Murphy Chris Santos and Jordan AndinoSeptember 25 2018 2018 09 25 Ingredients Appetizer chayote hot sauce packets tequila blanco beef tongue Entree pork shoulder chile rellenos refried beans reposado tequila Dessert flan guava cinnamon sugar taco shells mezcalContestants Samantha Roberts Corporate Chef from Scottsdale AZ eliminated after the appetizer Jake McPeck Food Truck Chef Owner from Orange County CA eliminated after the entree Eric Tran Private Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Tommy D Ambrosio Executive Chef and Owner from Phoenix AZ winner Notes The baskets in this episode featured taco ingredients and different tequilas 46710 Rocky Mountain Masters Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli and Scott ConantDecember 25 2018 2018 12 25 Ingredients Appetizer radicchio la rosa noni toki spinach dip rocky mountain oysters Entree striped bass green chile pickle couscous root beer float Dessert baba al limoncello blueberry jam pepitas jackfruitContestants Dylan Boepple Lead Line Cook from Portland ME eliminated after the appetizer Cedric Gayon Chef Tournant from Las Vegas NV eliminated after the entree James Trees Chef and Owner from Las Vegas NV eliminated after the dessert Tara Khattar Caterer and Food Consultant from New York NY winner 46811 Chicken Challenge Chris Santos Amanda Freitag and Stephanie IzardFebruary 19 2019 2019 02 19 Ingredients Appetizer escarole egg drop soup dumpling mix confit black chicken Entree poussin shakshuka pea tendrils whipped cream vodka Dessert chicken fried rice cream filled chocolate eggs dried apricots chili oilContestants Christian Souvenir Chef de Tournant from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the appetizer Peng Looi Executive Chef from Louisville KY eliminated after the entree Erica Lent Executive Sous Chef from Greenwich CT eliminated after the dessert Dallas McGarity Chef amp Owner from Louisville KY winner Notes The theme of this episode was chicken in every round 46912 Beer and Brats Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli and Hans RockenwagnerFebruary 26 2019 2019 02 26 Ingredients Appetizer Thuringian bratwurst beer cheese dip beer potato chips baby leeks Entree smoked bratwurst rutabaga beer flight zwiebelkuchen Dessert cake brats Bavarian cream beer caramel gooseberriesContestants Meghan Levins Executive Chef from Louisville KY eliminated after the appetizer Marc Lamash Chef from Garrison NY eliminated after the entree Ian Ray Private Chef from Phoenix AZ eliminated after the dessert Lanny Chin Executive Chef from Las Vegas NV winner Notes This episode was German themed with a German guest judge The baskets featured beer and bratwurst The beer flight in the second round consisted of two sour ales an IPA and a Scottish ale all of which were provided by a Nashville brewery owned by regular Chopped judge Maneet Chauhan 47013 Team Ice Cream Scott Conant Chris Santos and Tyler MalekJune 11 2019 2019 06 11 Ingredients Appetizer ice cream cheeseburger mizuna lasagna noodles enchilada sauce Entree duck breast savory ice cream salad maraschino cherries delicata squash Dessert goat s milk chocolate shell coating fruit pizza horseradishContestants Brant Dadaleares Chef and Owner from Portland ME eliminated after the appetizer Alycia Harrington Line Cook from New York NY eliminated after the entree Sakari Smithwick Chef de Partie from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Jessica Quinn Pastry Sous Chef from Brooklyn NY winner Notes The theme of this episode was ice cream in every round and the chefs had to make ice cream in the dessert round The cheeseburger in round 1 had a fried ice cream ball as one of the toppings along with lettuce cheese and tomato Chef Brant forgot one of his ingredients which led to his elimination The salad in round 2 was a salad with a scoop of frozen ranch dressing A second ice cream machine was brought in for the dessert round Season 38 2018 19 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date4711 Plum Luck Geoffrey Zakarian Tiffani Faison and Chris SantosMay 15 2018 2018 05 15 Ingredients Appetizer pad thai pancakes frozen peas plums duck sausage Entree sirlion tip center roast cinnamon toaster pastries upland cress salad cream Dessert cereal cake coconut jam persimmons almond butterContestants Alejandro Perez Executive Chef eliminated after the appetizer Anthony Brynildsen Chef de Partie eliminated after the entree Dalia David Private Chef eliminated after the dessert Adam Allison Chef and Owner winner Notes In the appetizer round Chef Dalia left the duck sausage off Chris s plate but still managed to survive the round 4722 Hot Off the Grill Scott Conant Marcus Samuelsson and James BriscioneMay 22 2018 2018 05 22 Ingredients Appetizer corn on the cob milkshake zucchini ribbon skewers camel ribeye smoked butter Entree brook trout candy apples fermented kale slaw hickory smoked sausage Dessert frozen s mores whiskey smoked sugar fennel charcoal burger bunsContestants Matthew Katakis Chef and Owner Butcher Bar from Queens NY eliminated after the appetizer Jacob Styburski owner pitmaster Revenge BBQ from Irvington NY eliminated after the entree Elizabeth Bova Joe Leone s dir of operations from Point Pleasant Beach NJ eliminated after the dessert Lynette Mosher EC of The DiLuigi Sausage Co from Danvers MA winner 4733 Bowled Over Martha Stewart Geoffrey Zakarian and Marc MurphyJune 12 2018 2018 06 12 Ingredients Appetizer tuna loin finger radishes soy cooked eggs seven layer dip Entree canned cheese ravioli broccoli rabe lime pickle pork secreto Dessert halo halo vincotto blondies candy glazed kettle cornContestants Jeff Kraus Chef and Owner from Tempe AZ eliminated after the appetizer Chris Castro Chef de Cuisine from Scottsdale AZ eliminated after the entree Carinna Acevedo Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Yuri Szarzewski Executive Chef and Owner from Las Vegas NV winner Notes Every dish in this episode had to be served and presented in a bowl 4744 Doughnut Dash Martha Stewart Marcus Samuelsson and Chris SantosJune 19 2018 2018 06 19 Ingredients Appetizer a dozen doughnuts corned beef brisket Chinese celery mostarda Entree three ring doughnut ground bison rainbow carrots pastry cream Dessert Martha s sour cream doughnut dough beet chips raclette yuzuContestants Francis Legge Executive Pastry Chef from Queens NY eliminated after the appetizer Lindsey Farr Pastry Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Huascar Aquino Pastry Chef amp Owner from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Joyce Bucad Assistant Pastry Chef from Las Vegas NV winner Notes The theme of this episode was doughnuts in every basket and the chefs had to make doughnuts in the final round The dough in the third round basket was made by Martha Stewart Chef Francis previously competed on Season 5 of the American version of MasterChef in 2014 finishing in 11th place 4755 Room for Shrooms Martha Stewart Alex Guarnaschelli and Geoffrey ZakarianJuly 10 2018 2018 07 10 Ingredients Appetizer mushroom cocktail winter melon snow pea tips monkfish liver Entree porcini creme brulee veal chops purple asparagus bacon shell mac amp cheese tacos Dessert mushroom jerky grenadine granola lemon meringue pieContestants Richard Daniel Meissner Line Cook from South Brooklyn NY eliminated after the appetizer Enzo Pezone Chef amp Owner from Manhattan NY eliminated after the entree Emily Brubaker Chef from Las Vegas NV eliminated after the dessert Matthew Ginn Executive Chef from Portland ME winner Notes The theme of this episode was mushrooms in every basket with an additional wide variety of mushrooms in the pantry 4766 Beach Bites Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Marcus SamuelssonJuly 24 2018 2018 07 24 Ingredients Appetizer deluxe seafood platter coconut chutney coleslaw mix deviled egg boats Entree whole red snapper sweet starfish arugula clam bake Dessert rum runners bucket of sand pudding salt water taffy watermelonContestants Sean Collins Chef de Cuisine from Las Vegas NV eliminated after the appetizer David Belknap Executive Chef amp Co Founder from New York NY eliminated after the entree Paul Castro Chef de Cuisine from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Rachael Polhill Executive Chef from New York NY winner Notes This episode had beach and sea themed ingredients in every basket meaning seafood as well as picnic type foods that people might take and eat at the beach The sweet starfish in round 2 were rice crispy treats shaped like stars The rum runner in round 3 was a cocktail consisting of dark and light rums pineapple juice banana liqueur and cranberry juice 4777 Bar Fight Maneet Chauhan Chris Santos and Amanda FreitagJanuary 1 2019 2019 01 01 Ingredients Appetizer fried chicken Bloody Mary bubble blossoms star pasta kola nut syrup Entree lamb chops shishito peppers peppermint shot glasses pommes Anna Dessert strawberry rhubarb pie worm salt empanada wrappers frozen roseContestants Juyoung Kang Lead Bartender from Las Vegas NV eliminated after the appetizer Moses Laboy Beverage Manager from New York NY eliminated after the entree Jeremy Ross Beverage Director from Ashburn VA eliminated after the dessert Jason Asher Owner amp Mixologist from Phoenix AZ winner Notes Each basket had at least one bar food ingredient and all four contestants were bartenders Though it was not mandatory some contestants made cocktails to pair with their dishes 4788 Nourish and Flourish Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli and Seamus MullenJanuary 8 2019 2019 01 08 Ingredients Appetizer sardines Jew s mallow bone broth turmeric ice cream Entree radicchio savory oatmeal beef tenderloin chocolate with chili Dessert blueberries walnuts in the shell white bean cookie dough dip ginger tonicContestants Danielle Ennesser Quirino Chef amp Owner from Scottsdale AZ eliminated after the appetizer Lex Grant Private Chef amp Owner from Newark NJ eliminated after the entree Jacob Pitts Executive Sous Chef from Manassas VA eliminated after the dessert Jermain Edwards Executive Chef from New York NY winner Notes The theme of this episode was good food that s good for you meaning lighter and healthier ingredients in every basket and every dish In the entree round Lex forgot to plate a basket ingredient chocolate with chili 4799 Deadly Catch Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Geoffrey ZakarianJanuary 15 2019 2019 01 15 Ingredients Appetizer Alaska king crab kelp jerky saltwater finger limes Entree striped marlin loin jellyfish salad sea beans cracked freekeh Dessert tidal wave cake Indian blackberries water caltrops sea urchinContestants Ken Arneson Executive chef from Scottsdale AZ eliminated after the appetizer Sarah Wong Butcher amp Catering Chef from Philadelphia PA eliminated after the entree Will Gilson Chef amp owner from Cambridge MA eliminated after the dessert Joshua Moore Executive chef amp co owner from Louisville KY winner Notes Each basket had seafood ingredients that were dangerous to obtain In the dessert round hammers were provided to help the chefs crack open the caltrops and Ted warned the chefs that the caltrops were toxic if not cooked 48010 Wonton Wonder Geoffrey Zakarian Maneet Chauhan and Chris SantosFebruary 12 2019 2019 02 12 Ingredients Appetizer scallions water chestnuts wonton wrappers hot dog eclairs Entree pheasant green tomatoes tepache liqueur trash can nachos Dessert moon grapes apricot paste bagel chips pickle cupcakesContestants Nicole Palazzolo Chef amp Co Owner from Malden MA eliminated after the appetizer Tarun Kapoor Chef amp Owner from Las Vegas NV eliminated after the entree Patrick Carter Executive Chef from New Albany IN eliminated after the dessert Kristina Wisneski Executive Chef from Bryn Mawr PA winner 48111 Meat Your Match Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy and Kari UnderlyMarch 5 2019 2019 03 05 Ingredients Appetizer ambrosia salad dandelion greens charcuterie cone beef short loin Entree Moroccan mint tea fresh chickpeas pate en croute lamb shoulder Dessert Asian pears steamed buns nduja pork legContestants Samantha Naomi Butcher from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the appetizer Judy Yao Butcher from Cambridge MA eliminated after the entree Erin Hockey Butcher from Worcester MA eliminated after the dessert Elise Miller Butcher from Portland ME winner Notes All four chefs were female butchers All rounds were entree rounds consisting of 45 minutes to allow enough time to butcher the proteins The meat in each basket were pieces so large that they had to be grabbed from the pantry 48212 Gefilte Dish Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Marcus SamuelssonMarch 12 2019 2019 03 12 Ingredients Appetizer gefilte fish margarita cotton candy rainbow beets jumbo pretzels Entree lomo Iberico de Bellota black rice congee circus peanuts moringa drumsticks Dessert cheese tea chocolate covered corn Bing cherries fried peanut butter amp jelly ballsContestants J Amonson Executive Chef from Scottsdale AZ eliminated after the appetizer Carolina Curtin Executive Chef from Cambridge MA eliminated after the entree Justin Kingsley Hall Chef de Cuisine from Las Vegas NV eliminated after the dessert Claude Lewis Chef de Cuisine from Jersey City NJ winner 48313 Dill Dilemma Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Jordan AndinoMay 28 2019 2019 05 28 Ingredients Appetizer Arctic char fillets shiso leaves chicken liver pate dill pickle lollipops Entree pork crown roast sundried tomatoes hotdish marsala wine Dessert banana pudding gjetost cheese watermelon candy coated fennel seedsContestants John Doc Dougherty Chef de Cuisine from Asbury Park NJ eliminated after the appetizer Melissa O Shea Head Chef from Point Pleasant NJ eliminated after the entree Liz Kwon Chef amp Co Owner from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the dessert John Courtney Culinary Director from Las Vegas NV winner Notes Chef John Courtney cut his knuckle in the third round Season 39 2018 19 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date4841 Think Small Martha Stewart Chris Santos and Marc MurphyJune 26 2018 2018 06 26 Ingredients Appetizer baby eggplant pickled daikon lamb merguez grilled cheese amp tomato soup dumplings Entree patatas bravas tzatziki quail eggs raw pork sandwiches Dessert chocolate dipped churros roasted chick peas satsuma mandarins caramel budinoContestants Tavis Rockwell Executive Chef from Louisville KY eliminated after the appetizer Adam Pusateri Chef and Owner from Las Vegas NV eliminated after the entree Paula Alencar Sous Chef from Philadelphia PA eliminated after the dessert Thomas Tapat Sous Chef from Las Vegas NV winner Notes The theme of this round was small plates in every round The chefs had to create at least two different tasting plates for the judges to share The first round lasted 30 minutes instead of 20 to allow adequate time to make multiple different dishes 4852 Lamb Slam Martha Stewart Alex Guarnaschelli and Marc MurphyJuly 3 2018 2018 07 03 Ingredients Appetizer spring onions porgy nori french fry crusted corn dogs Entree lamb sirloin sunchokes grasshopper pie anchovies in brine Dessert brigadeiro panettone bergamot butter coffeeContestants Elliot Williams Director of Culinary from Westford MA eliminated after the appetizer Asia Mei Chef amp Owner from South Boston MA eliminated after the entree Zach Pratt Chef amp Owner from Lewiston ME eliminated after the dessert Nicholas Poulmentis Executive Chef from New York NY winner 4863 Wellington Woes Martha Stewart Geoffrey Zakarian and Chris SantosSeptember 18 2018 2018 09 18 Ingredients Appetizer beef wellington pops kohlrabi herbed spaetzle canned spiced ham Entree halibut cheeks hot dog broth preserved lemons zucchini blossoms Dessert chocoflan fruit bouquet peanut brittle mamajuanaContestants Justin Woodard Corporate Executive Chef from Phoenix AZ eliminated after the appetizer Landen Garcia Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Elyssa Kaplan Sous Chef from Cambridge MA eliminated after the dessert Laura Gonzalez Chef de Cuisine from Paradise Valley AZ winner 4874 Breakfast Battle Martha Stewart Amanda Freitag and Marc MurphyDecember 18 2018 2018 12 18 Ingredients Appetizer breakfast in bread orange juice frozen hash browns kale sprouts Entree beghrir skirt steak spicy candies farm fresh eggs Dessert breakfast sausage maple syrup cheese congee French toastContestants Teerawong Yo Nanthavatsiri Chef and Owner from Manhattan NY eliminated after the appetizer Nick Dixon Executive Chef from Boston MA eliminated after the entree Brianna Bowering Sous Chef from Boston MA eliminated after the dessert Eric Felitto Chef and Owner from Fairfield CT winner Notes The theme of this episode was breakfast The contestants had to make breakfast versions of each round appetizer entree dessert and there was at least one breakfast ingredient in each basket The round 1 breakfast in bread ingredient was eggs and bacon in a sourdough breadbowl 4885 Pizza Poetry Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli and Geoffrey ZakarianMarch 19 2019 2019 03 19 Ingredients Appetizer mac amp cheese escarole New York style dough pig s head Entree oxtail cola slushie banana blossoms in brine Detroit style dough Dessert dulce de leche preserved green olives mini chocolate bars Neopolitan style doughContestants Giulio Adriani Restaurateur and Pizzaiolo from Atlanta GA eliminated after the appetizer Vincent Rotolo Owner and Head Pizzaiolo from Las Vegas NV eliminated after the entree John Arena Owner and Co founder from Las Vegas NV eliminated after the dessert Nino Coniglio Chef and Owner from Brooklyn NY winner Notes The competitors were pizzaiolos chefs specializing in making pizza who had to make pizza in every round Round 1 was extended to 30 minutes to allow the chefs enough time to cook their pizzas 4896 Dollar Dishes Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli and Tiffani FaisonMarch 26 2019 2019 03 26 Ingredients Appetizer frozen taquitos dozen eggs frozen corn home grown basil Entree beef tripe stew chicken legs broccoli instant mashed potatoes Dessert blueberry muffin mix cream cheese carrots white wine ice cubesContestants Stephan Brezinsky Chef and Owner from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Allen Fisher Executive Sous Chef from Woodstock NY eliminated after the entree Sebastian Wijata Chef from Scottsdale AZ eliminated after the dessert Figgy DiBenedetto Chef and Owner from Portland ME winner Notes The theme of this episode was low cost ingredients in every basket 4907 Pasta Possibilities Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Evan FunkeApril 2 2019 2019 04 02 Ingredients Appetizer hamachi collar bone marrow pea tendrils pickled pork skins Entree braised lamb shanks artichokes Jordan almonds tomato mozzarella salad Dessert giant cannoli strawberry toaster pastries chamomile grappa kumquatsContestants Massimiliano Eandi Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Allison Fasano Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Andy Richmer Chef and Owner from Madison IN eliminated after the dessert Pawan Pinisetti Executive Chef from Las Vegas NV winner Notes The theme of this episode was pasta The contestants had to make pasta in every round The pantry had various types of pastas that the chefs could use 4918 You ve Got Snail Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Maneet ChauhanApril 9 2019 2019 04 09 Ingredients Appetizer whelks carbonated candy Fresno chiles baby fennel Entree scallops in the shell mortadella purple Brussels sprouts stuffed croissants Dessert pig s feet blood oranges salted honey custard pie blackstrap molassesContestants Ilson Goncalves Chef and Owner from Montclair NJ eliminated after the appetizer Darius Chase Sous Chef from Louisville KY eliminated after the entree Aless Mac Carthy Owner Caterer from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Anna Vocaturo Chef Partner from Washington D C winner Notes The stuffed croissant in the second round was matcha tea flavored and stuffed with lemon curd At the end of the second round Chef Darius discovered he cut himself and as a result his dishes couldn t be tasted due to a possible contamination In the third round Chef Anna also cut herself but caught the injury in time and had to redo her dish 4929 Squab Goals Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli and Chris SantosApril 16 2019 2019 04 16 Ingredients Appetizer squab canned peanut soup mustard greens salted peaches Entree jumbo fluke roasted spaghetti squash tropical punch octopus balls Dessert cricket cookie mix mountain rose apples almond vegan yogurt jerk seasoningContestants Chris Moore Chef from Memphis TN eliminated after the appetizer Coco Kim Sous Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Janene Holig Executive Chef and Co Founder from Minneapolis MN eliminated after the dessert Nick LaRosa Executive Chef and Owner from Phoenix AZ winner 49310 Viewers Rule Chris Santos Maneet Chauhan and Marcus SamuelssonApril 23 2019 2019 04 23 Ingredients Appetizer rainbow gelatin frozen pizza horseradish root creamed beef in a can Entree burger buddy meal mix bitter melon raspberry vinaigrette balut Dessert cocktail onions pumpkin spice latte salmon ice cream apple pie fillingContestants Lex Taylor Chef and Owner from Ossining NY eliminated after the appetizer Stavros Karipides Chef and Owner from Greenwich CT eliminated after the entree Aziza Z Young Executive Chef from Philadelphia PA eliminated after the dessert Eyhab Happy Hatab Executive Chef from Mount Laurel NJ winner Notes This was a viewers choice episode The basket ingredients were chosen by fans via social media Facebook Instagram and Twitter Chef Z going by her real name Aziza previously competed on the sixteenth season of Gordon Ramsay s Hell s Kitchen in 2016 finishing in thirteenth place 49411 Belly of the Beast Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli and Marc MurphyApril 30 2019 2019 04 30 Ingredients Appetizer tuna belly black trumpet mushrooms pickled ramps fish pate Entree lamb belly lamb s lettuce rice vermicelli mix prairie chicken cocktail Dessert pork belly crystallized ginger lady gala apples piggy dumplingsContestants Justin Loo Executive Chef from Las Vegas NV eliminated after the appetizer Mac Jarvis Chef de Cuisine from Jackson Hole WY eliminated after the entree Lucas Billheimer Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Matt Migliore Sous Chef from Brooklyn NY winner Notes The theme of this episode was different animal belly meat in each basket The chicken cocktail in round 2 contained gin salt pepper and a raw chicken egg The piggy dumpling in round 3 was a steamed bun that looked like a pig with edible nose eyes and ears and was filled with custard In round 1 Chef Justin plated a sauce on two plates with one of the basket ingredients pickled ramps after time was called leading to his elimination In round 2 Chef Mac forgot the lamb s lettuce and chicken cocktail on 1 of his plates resulting in him getting eliminated All 4 chefs were men though Chef Mac said he had recently identified as transgender 49512 Brunch Brilliance Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli and Maneet ChauhaunMay 7 2019 2019 05 07 Ingredients Appetizer duck bacon chicken amp waffles ice cream tomatillos corn tortillas Entree deep fried poached eggs smoked black cod watermelon radish onion snack rings Dessert boozy cereal pink grapefruit ostrich egg red velvet pancakesContestants Matt Drummond Executive Chef from South Boston MA eliminated after the appetizer Jamie Landers Chef and Owner from Philadelphia PA eliminated after the entree Bahr Rapaport Chef and Owner from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Gregory Headen Sous Chef from Philadelphia PA winner Notes The theme of this episode was brunch with every basket containing ingredients associated with brunch The boozy cereal in round 3 was cinnamon squares in a cup of cream and Caribbean rum 49613 Eat Your Veggies Martha Stewart Alex Guarnaschelli and Marcus SamuelssonMay 14 2019 2019 05 14 Ingredients Appetizer green bean pops assorted cauliflower turnips dinosaur kale Entree rose radicchio kabocha squash avocado toast baby artichokes Dessert chocolate covered crickets baby spinach rhubarb lemon zucchini breadContestants Joe Cadina Executive Sous Chef from Las Vegas NV eliminated after the appetizer Tamara Stanger Executive Chef from Phoenix AZ eliminated after the entree Mike Joyce Chef de Cuisine from Philadelphia PA eliminated after the dessert Cory Oppold Executive Chef from Scottsdale AZ winner Notes This was a vegetable centric episode with vegetables in every basket Season 40 2018 19 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date4971 Fire it Up Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli and Marcus SamuelssonJuly 17 2018 2018 07 17 Ingredients Appetizer chicken wings jicama spicy cheese puffs Kosher dill pickles Entree chuck strip steaks chili dinosaur kale jalapeno cheesecake ice cream Dessert cherries jubilee sriracha mayonnaise mango smoked chocolate chipsContestants Marissa Bergen Firefighter amp Paramedic from Trenton NJ eliminated after the appetizer Nick Triscari Firefighter amp Chef Owner from New Rochelle NY eliminated after the entree Monkonjay Gray Firefighter amp Cheesecake Chef from Greensboro NC eliminated after the dessert Daniel Brelsford Firefighter amp Cooking Instructor from Bridgeport CT winner Notes All the contestants in this episode were firefighters Firehouse Subs sponsored this episode and donated 25 000 to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation in honor of the competitors Marissa cut herself in Round 1 A second deep fryer was provided in the appetizer round to help ensure all the chefs managed to cook the chicken wings The cherries jubilee in the third round was presented in a pan and on fire inside the basket surprising the competitors This episode was dedicated to Keith Young an FDNY firefighter and Chopped Champion who died on March 17 2018 4982 Whiz Kid Cooks Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Geoffrey ZakarianSeptember 4 2018 2018 09 04 Ingredients Appetizer ground chicken rapini lemon sorbet tahini paste Entree flat iron steak sprouting cauliflower waffle fries dates Dessert Linzer cookies baby kiwis cherry kombucha candy dispenserContestants Ryan Greenberg age 12 from Livingston NJ eliminated after the appetizer Django Santalis age 10 from Patterson NY eliminated after the entree Pipa Hardin age 12 from Campbell CA eliminated after the dessert Rachel Goldzal age 12 from Staten Island NY winner Notes The contestants in this episode were all children Instead of the usual 20 minutes the first round was extended to 30 minutes In the third round the kids were given miniature gumball machines filled with candy and a roll of quarters to get the candy out 4993 Halloween Hijinks Martha Stewart Alex Guarnaschelli and Geoffrey ZakarianOctober 2 2018 2018 10 02 Ingredients Appetizer spooky baked rat meatballs Swiss chard mac o lanterns amp cheese eye tini Entree bloody brain shrimp cocktail green Romano beans spider web mashed potatoes cauldron curry Dessert haunted gingerbread house prickly pears chocolate stuffed creepy crawlies meringue bonesContestants Edwin Anthony Rodriguez Chef from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the appetizer Samantha Sanz Chef de Cuisine from Scottsdale AZ eliminated after the entree Marino Rosato Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Christine Hazel Traveling Chef from Philadelphia PA winner Notes This was a Halloween themed episode In the first round the rat meatballs were regular meatballs with edible fake rat ears and eyes on it the mac o lanterns were orange bell peppers carved into jack o lantern faces and filled with mac and cheese and the eye tini was a martini with a fake eyeball lychee with blueberry stuck in it In the second round the shrimp cocktail was served in chilled gelatin inside a prop head bust and the loaded mashed potatoes had a spider web design piped on with sour cream In the third round the creepy crawlies were dates cut to resemble bugs and the meringue was in the shape of bones Chef Christine Hazel also appeared on Season 14 of Hell s Kitchen 5004 Chopped Champs Throwdown Battle 1 Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli and Marc MurphyOctober 9 2018 2018 10 09 Ingredients Appetizer smelt rainbow carrots pork sticks turmeric tea Entree rack of venison salty licorice green tomatoes blueberry pie filling Dessert cotton candy burrito mangoes macadamia nuts milk jamContestants Syrena Johnson Private Chef and Caterer from New Orleans LA Episode 35 19 Mardi Gras Goals eliminated after the appetizer Heather Carr Sous Chef from Denver CO Episode 33 1 Best Laid Pans eliminated after the entree Franco Robazetti Executive Chef from Jersey City NJ Episode 37 7 Surf and Turf eliminated after the dessert Evan Hennessey Executive Chef amp Owner from Dover NH Episode 37 5 Leftover Takeover advances to final round winner Notes This was the first of a five part tournament where sixteen past champions competed The winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finale where they competed for 50 000 In the appetizer round Franco forgot the carrots but moved on because Syrena did not cook her smelt The judges did not eat her dish as a result citing the risks of parasites from freshwater fish 5015 Chopped Champs Throwdown Battle 2 Marc Murphy Maneet Chauhan and Chris SantosOctober 16 2018 2018 10 16 Ingredients Appetizer fermented rice pudding grape jelly meatballs Swiss chard black garlic Entree tri tip kohlrabi giant jawbreaker pesto sauce Dessert popcorn bowl of treats cherries pinot noir ground coffeeContestants Kenneth Temple Private Chef New Orleans LA Episode 35 11 Pie Jinks eliminated after the appetizer Chris Paulikas Executive Sous Chef from Philadelphia PA Episode 35 20 Dim Sum Yum eliminated after the entree Christopher Royster Chef de Cuisine Flagstaff House Boulder CO Episode 31 11 Beast Feast eliminated after the dessert Adriana Urbina Chef and Owner Tepuy Dining New York NY Episode 32 11 Latin Cuisine Dream advances to final round winner Notes This is the second part of a five part tournament 5026 Chopped Champs Throwdown Battle 3 Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Geoffrey ZakarianOctober 23 2018 2018 10 23 Ingredients Appetizer uni pea shoots cucumber potato chips imitation crab Entree vanilla milkshake boneless beef shank eggplants xo sauce Dessert coconut curry simmering sauce papaya tamarind pods giant peanut butter cupContestants Nicholas Poulmentis Executive Chef from New York NY Episode 39 2 Lamb Slam eliminated after the appetizer Andrew Riccatelli Chef de Cuisine Terroir New York NY Episode 32 10 Something Dumpling eliminated after the entree Lynette Mosher Executive Chef from Danvers MA Episode 38 2 Hot Off the Grill eliminated after the dessert Tatiana Rosana Executive Chef from Boston MA Episode 37 8 Under the Cuban Sun advances to final round winner Notes This is the third part of a five part tournament 5037 Chopped Champs Throwdown Battle 4 Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli and Marc MurphyOctober 30 2018 2018 10 30 Ingredients Appetizer pickled turnips sweet potatoes quail eggs Moroccan dried beef Entree red snapper watermelon zucchini blossoms pandan pancakes Dessert sfogliatelle raspberries black walnuts in syrup matcha popsContestants Dave Hadley Sous Chef The Preservery Denver CO Episode 32 8 Chefs in a Pickle eliminated after the appetizer Adam Allison Chef amp Owner from Mesa AZ Episode 38 1 Plum Luck eliminated after the entree Airis Johnson Private Chef ATC Spice Blends Brooklyn NY Episode 35 8 Feel the Burn eliminated after the dessert Matthew Ginn Executive Chef from Portland ME Episode 38 5 Room for Shrooms advances to final round winner Notes This is the fourth part of a five part tournament 5048 Chopped Champs Throwdown Finale Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Marc MurphyNovember 6 2018 2018 11 06 Ingredients Appetizer shad roe coffee creamers watermelon radishes pork belly Entree goat head merguez sausage pignoli cookies spruce tips Dessert honeycomb peaches mosaic gelatin smoked duckContestants Evan Hennessey Executive Chef amp Owner from Dover NH Episode 37 5 Leftover Takeover eliminated after the appetizer Matthew Ginn Executive Chef from Portland ME Episode 38 5 Room for Shrooms eliminated after the entree Tatiana Rosana Executive Chef from Boston MA Episode 37 8 Under the Cuban Sun eliminated after the dessert Adriana Urbina Chef and Owner Tepuy Dining New York NY Episode 32 11 Latin Cuisine Dream winner Notes This is the final part of a five part tournament 5059 Thankful Siblings Scott Conant Tiffani Faison and Chris SantosNovember 13 2018 2018 11 13 Ingredients Appetizer pork tenderloin baby kale turkey jerky onion rings casserole Entree rainbow chard vegducken pumpkin dinner rolls leg of lamb Dessert candied yam latte popcorn on the cob unbaked cinnamon roll pie figsContestants Ted and Lisa Allen charity Reach Higher eliminated after the appetizer Marc and Paul Murphy charity No Kid Hungry eliminated after the entree Maneet and Reeti Chauhan charity March of Dimes eliminated after the dessert Amanda and Jason Freitag charity God s Love We Deliver winner Notes This was a Thanksgiving themed episode where three Chopped judges and Ted Allen were joined by their siblings to compete for their charities of choice Since Ted was competing the judges took turns performing his hosting duties and unveiling who got chopped each round Scott presented the first round Tiffani presented the second round and Chris presented the third round 50610 Tea Eggs and Sympathy Marcus Samuelsson Martha Stewart and Maneet ChauhanNovember 27 2018 2018 11 27 Ingredients Appetizer yu choy chicken schmaltz Chinese tea eggs quahog clams Entree arctic char pig ears pizza hamantaschen rhubarb Dessert eggplants in syrup wafer sheets Mexican chocolates durianContestants Leah Eubanks Sous Chef from Nashville TE eliminated after the appetizer Nicole Poirier Private Chef Caterer from San Francisco CA eliminated after the entree Pujan Sarkar Chef De Cuisine from San Francisco CA eliminated after the dessert Eli Dunn Chef and Owner from Warren RI winner 50711 Holly Jolly Grandmas Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Maneet ChauhanDecember 4 2018 2018 12 04 Ingredients Appetizer buffalo tenderloin chicken candy canes frozen peas latke tower Entree golden goose spiked egg nog purple asparagus jelly doughnut bites Dessert holiday cookies pomegranate seeds cream cheese hot cocoa mix ornamentContestants Altina Lester Retired Chef from Boston MA eliminated after the appetizer Charisse Chavers Head Chef from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the entree Norma Knepp Chef amp Owner from Lancaster PA eliminated after the dessert Ceil Vardar Retired Caterer from Norwich CT winner Notes This was a holiday themed episode where grandmothers competed all of them working or having worked in the kitchen professionally The first round was increased to 30 minutes instead of the usual 20 minutes 50812 It s a Sibling Thing Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Geoffrey ZakarianJanuary 22 2019 2019 01 22 Ingredients Appetizer jumbo shrimp mustard greens whipped cream ramen pizza Entree goat chops chayote squash labne cookies amp cream popcorn Dessert Japanese cheesecake rambutan strawberry banana juice fruit rings cerealContestants Quinn Walmer age 11 amp Lyla Walmer age 9 from Bridgewater NJ eliminated after the appetizer Jackson Rockmel age 14 amp Skyler Rockmel age 12 from Berkeley CA eliminated after the entree Sara Bonic age 14 amp Sammy Bonic age 12 from Cantonsville MD eliminated after the dessert Arielle Wayner age 13 amp Alfie Wayner age 9 from New Rochelle NY winner Notes This was a team cook episode where the duos were young siblings As with most other child themed Chopped episodes the first round was extended to 30 minutes 50913 Hotdog Hotshots Chris Santos Amanda Freitag and Geoffrey ZakarianJuly 16 2019 2019 07 16 Ingredients Appetizer hot dog cake mache mangos onion snack ring Entree pickle corn dogs shishito peppers canned whipped cream caviar Dessert wieners in a quilt frozen sour cherries caramel popcorn lemon curdContestants Ricardo Arias Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Steven Oliver Chef amp Owner from San Diego CA eliminated after the entree Britni Nelson Sous Chef from Philadelphia PA eliminated after the dessert Jeff Martino Chef de Cuisine from Boston MA winner Notes The theme of this episode was hot dogs in every basket There were also several different types of hot dogs in the pantry from venison sausage to cocktail weenies The wieners in a quilt in the third round were hot dogs rolled in crescent dough See also EditList of Chopped Canada episodesReferences Edit Chou Jessica 2012 07 10 The Best Chopped Application You ll Read All Day The Daily Meal Retrieved 20 August 2016 External links EditChopped episode guide at FoodNetwork com Chopped Junior episode guide at FoodNetwork com 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