Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown

Each week, a team of five child cooking prodigies, ages 9 through 16, challenges an executive-level chef in the kitchen, in a three-round competition.

10 Votes (7.7)

2015 HD United States English Returning Series
Reality-tv

Credits:

Adam Gertler

Self - Host

Mike Isabella

Self - Host

Alia Zaine

Self - Host

Estie Kung

Self - Chef

S1E1 - Don't Under-ESTIE-Mate Her 2015-07-23

Executive Chef Frank Otte tests his mettle against a team of five child cooking prodigies; from "finger foods" to a "technique trio," can this acclaimed executive chef hold his own against 7-year old child chef Estie? Master Chef Suzanne Tracht joins to blind taste and judge the winner takes all final round.

S1E2 - Stop the Bull! 2015-07-30

Frankie "The Bull" Terzoli does his best to stomp out the team of child cooking prodigies winning streak. When chef Emmalee is stymied by the perils of the menu board in the winner-takes all third round, will she "get the horns" or fight her way out?

S1E3 - All's Fair in Love and... Food? 2015-08-06

Chef Tony learns the hard way that small can be very mighty as he takes on the team of child cooking prodigies in tonights "fair-food episode". Master Chef Brooke Williamson joins to blind taste and judge the winner takes all final round.

S1E4 - How Eggs-Centric 2015-08-13

Chef Katherine Humphus takes on the team of child cooking prodigies in this egg-centric episode which revolves around a perennial favorite eggs! World-famous celebrity chef, Hubert Keller, joins to blind taste and judge the winner takes all final round.

S1E5 - Secret Garden 2015-08-20

Executive chef Joel Miller is in the hot seat, placing his years of training and decades of experience on the line against the team of child cooking prodigies. Will he "rice" to the occasion in the "price is rice" round? Or get lost in the woods?

S1E6 - Viva La France 2015-08-27

Culinary and literal giant, chef Keith Breedlove muscles his way into the kitchen to see what all the fuss is about. But when he squares off against 7 year-old chef Estie in the "Poulet-Trois" will he crow like the rooster? Or run away chicken?

S1E7 - South of the Border 2015-09-03

Chef Diana Stavaridis tests the team of child cooking prodigies in a Mexican standoff! From Ceviche to taco-trios, if you cant take the heat, youll get thrown out of the kitchen!

S1E8 - Game-ON! 2015-09-10

Executive chef, Chris Tzorin, wants a piece of the action and competes against the team of child cooking prodigies. A culinary mash-up appetizer will test everyones culinary creativity. Then its going to be a knife fight, testing both sides.

S1E9 - In for a Penny, In for a Pound 2015-09-17

Executive chef Penny Davidi steps up to the team of child cooking prodigies wearing a sleeveless chef coat more reminiscent of a karate gi, than a coat. And dont be fooled, its not a style choice, its a warning! From the start, shell spit venom.

S1E10 - Tough Luck 2015-09-24

Chef Larry Monaco may be the toughest match yet for the team of child cooking prodigies. From an "amuse" challenge in round one, out to a "tough cuts only" entree in round two and finally a "funghi" trio, this episode couldnt be any more foodie!

S1E11 - It Takes Guts! 2015-10-01

Chef Augie Saucido wants to see what all the fuss is about as he competes against the team of child cooking prodigies. And, from the moment he steps in, it gets raw! Raw food preparation is on the menu in round one. From there it gets truly "offal."

S1E12 - Wild Enough to be Shot At... 2015-10-08

Chef Hop Fan crashes into the kitchen with his eclectic mix of "Ed Grimley" meets "Kramer" antics - is he a creative genius or a madman? Can the team of child cooking prodigies stay focused and take this chef down? From a sushi challenge to a street.

S1E13 - Awww Shucks! 2015-10-15

Its executive chef Justin Haeflers chance to put his years of training and decades of experience on the line for a chance to beat the team of child cooking prodigies in the kitchen! Live oyster appetizers will test their shucking skills.