Chef Race: UK vs U.S.

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  • 2012
  • 1 Season
  • 7.1  (15)

Chef Race: UK vs U.S. is a culinary competition show that premiered on BBC America in 2012. The series features chef Claire Robinson as the host, and award-winning Irish chef Richard Corrigan as the mentor to the competing chefs. The premise of the show is simple: a team of chefs from the United Kingdom takes on a team of chefs from the United States in a race across America. The chefs are divided into two teams of six, and they must travel across the country from Los Angeles to New York City, stopping in various cities along the way where they have to compete in cooking challenges. The losing team from each challenge must face an elimination round where one chef is sent home.

The competition is intense, not only because the chefs are competing against each other, but also because they have to deal with the vagaries of travel and the unfamiliarity of American ingredients and kitchens. The challenges range from cooking for a rodeo in Santa Fe, New Mexico to preparing a feast for the Amish community in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The chefs have to be flexible and creative in order to succeed.

One of the interesting aspects of the show is the contrast between the American and British chefs. The Americans tend to be more aggressive and competitive, while the British are more reserved and cerebral. This leads to tension and disagreements within the teams, as they try to work together to win each challenge.

Another highlight of the show is the mentorship of Richard Corrigan. He is a respected chef and restaurateur who has earned Michelin stars for his restaurants in Ireland and London. His role on the show is to guide the chefs and give them advice on how to approach each challenge. He is also responsible for choosing one chef from each team to represent them in a final cook-off at the end of the race.

The final cook-off is the climax of the show, with the two chefs facing off against each other in a head-to-head competition. This is where the chefs have to pull out all the stops and showcase their culinary skills. The pressure is intense, as they are competing for a prize of $100,000 and the title of Chef Race champion.

Chef Race: UK vs U.S. is a fun and exciting show that combines the competitive aspects of cooking with the adventure of travel. It is a show that will appeal to anyone who loves food and enjoys watching talented chefs push themselves to the limit. With its combination of drama, humor, and mouth-watering food, this show is a must-watch for fans of cooking competitions.

Chef Race: UK vs U.S. is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (10 episodes). The series first aired on September 29, 2012.

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Seasons
If You Can Make It Here...
10. If You Can Make It Here...
November 27, 2012
The final 3 chefs must sell their own dishes from street carts! The chef with the least profit will be sent packing. Then the final two chefs will compete in the ultimate showdown and the winner will be announced!
Trade Up or Die Tryin'
9. Trade Up or Die Tryin'
November 20, 2012
The final four chefs must barter for ingredients for a cook-off at a trendy Baltimore restaurant.
Hook, Line and Sinker
8. Hook, Line and Sinker
November 13, 2012
The teams fish on Lake Erie prior to cooking dinner for locals at a yacht club. Later in Detroit, the teams sell their food in an attempt to earn the highest profit.
Pizza to Go
7. Pizza to Go
November 6, 2012
The teams must cook pizza in mobile, wood-burning ovens. Later, both groups must complete speed bumps on their way to the finish line in Chicago.
Hot Sauce Hustle
6. Hot Sauce Hustle
October 30, 2012
In America's barbecue capital, Memphis, Tennessee, the teams must create their own barbecue sauce from scratch and sell 1,000 bottles. The winning team is crowned at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.
Rolling Food Fight
5. Rolling Food Fight
October 23, 2012
The teams travel to Arkansas where they take on the food truck! The teams battle at a Checkpoint by the Arkansas River cooking their best catfish dish. And, one chef collapses in the summer heat and is taken to the hospital!
Foreign Exchange
4. Foreign Exchange
October 16, 2012
The teams are off to Dodge City, Kansas. The teams must cook 6 classic dishes from each other's country. Can Team U.S. figure out what is a "Spotted Dick?" And, British chef, Carlo, who has lived in the states for years, becomes the secret weapon for Team U.K.
Kill It, Cook It, Eat It
3. Kill It, Cook It, Eat It
October 9, 2012
The teams race to Colorado and must catch or forage for food, cook their finds, and serve it up to the locals.
Bison Battle
2. Bison Battle
October 2, 2012
Team U.K. and Team U.S. are given an entire bison! The Brits have wild animal chefs on board who quickly rise to the occasion. But the contention among the Americans may be their downfall. Cody rises to the challenge, but not everyone likes him.
Vegas or Bust! (Pilot)
1. Vegas or Bust! (Pilot)
September 29, 2012
Team U.K. and Team U.S. go face to face in the ultimate road culinary challenge, they have to cook their way from LA to Las Vegas with only their chef knives and a few spices.
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Where to Watch Chef Race: UK vs U.S.
Chef Race: UK vs U.S. is available for streaming on the BBC America website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Chef Race: UK vs U.S. on demand at Amazon, Vudu and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    September 29, 2012
  • IMDB Rating
    7.1  (15)