Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars

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  • TV-14
  • 2023
  • 1 Season
  • 5.9  (270)

Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars is a competitive cooking show that premiered in 2023 on Fox. The show features renowned chef Gordon Ramsay searching for America's next culinary superstar. 12 aspiring home cooks and social media food influencers compete in a variety of challenges to test their skills, creativity, and passion for food. Their dishes are critiqued by Chef Ramsay and a rotating panel of guest judges made up of renowned chefs, restauranteurs, and food critics. Those who fail to impress are eliminated, with the last cook standing claiming a $250,000 grand prize.

Each episode centers around a unique theme or cuisine, pushing contestants out of their comfort zones. Challenges range from reproducing complex fine-dining dishes, to elevating humble comfort foods, to creating tasty meals with unusual ingredients. Contestants only have a limited time to shop for ingredients and cook their dishes before presenting them for judging.

Chef Ramsay is notoriously tough, sparing no criticism for underwhelming offerings. He expects excellence and hard work from each contender. Some crumble under the pressure, while others rise to the challenge. Though harsh at times, Ramsay also provides valuable mentorship. He tastes elements of each dish, examines techniques, and gives targeted advice for improvement. His goal is to push contestants to be their absolute best.

The competition is fierce, with no room for error. Dishes must look stunning yet deliver maximum flavor. Creativity, skill, and passion all come into play. Each contender draws from their unique culinary points of view shaped by backgrounds spanning various world cuisines and cooking traditions.

Personal stories and motivations behind the contestant’s food dreams add heart and stakes. Some cook to honor family recipes, others to bring their culture’s flavors into the mainstream. Many hope to launch their own restaurant or product. The show captures their journeys from home cook to pro.

Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars also gives a glimpse into the reality of the restaurant business. Contestants get opportunities to run a food truck, pop up a themed eatery, cater red carpet events, and pitch products. These are make-or-break moments to prove they have what it takes.

Full of triumphs and tribulations, shocking eliminations, tears and laughter – Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars promises high-stakes culinary entertainment. Home cooks battle for glory, and viewers get an inside look at the world of competitive cooking. Under Chef Ramsay’s stern tutelage, only one talented hopeful will ultimately claim the title of food star.

Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (10 episodes). The series first aired on May 24, 2023.

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Finale
10. Finale
August 16, 2023
The final three remaining contestants battle for Gordon's quarter-million-dollar investment in one last challenge. The competitors must prove their ability to evolve their products - taking their businesses to the next level. Three previous contestants from the season will return to join each of the finalists in helping them transform an empty retail space into their very own pop-up launch event, where they will showcase their brands. Two undercover industry experts will be among the audience to react to the entrepreneurs' leveled-up products and provide professional insights to aid Gordon in making his final decision to determine who will ultimately secure the investment.
Feast Your Eyes
9. Feast Your Eyes
August 9, 2023
The top four entrepreneurs are in Las Vegas to put on a show-stopping performance and prove they deserve a place in the finale. Gordon tests the semifinalists' capability of developing a new business model in true Vegas fashion - a sensational culinary circus. In this fusion of high-end cuisine with first-class entertainment, each competitor must choose between an appetizer, cocktail, main course, or dessert from Gordon's Hell's Kitchen Restaurant to showcase in their performance. The contestants will work together to integrate their dishes with a circus performance - the ultimate challenge of crafting the perfect blend. With only three spots in the finale, the entrepreneurs must communicate clearly, resist the temptation to play it safe, and push the boundaries of creativity.
As Seen on TV
8. As Seen on TV
August 2, 2023
This week, the remaining six contestants split into teams to take on a live TV challenge where they will sell kitchen products. The two teams take over a QVC satellite studio and have three hours to select which five products they will showcase. Each team will select a producer and two team members who will be on camera for the 20-minute segment. The teams have to sell the products with conviction and connect with their audience of QVC host Alberti Popaj, QVC executives, and 30 regular QVC customers. The expert QVC executives and experienced customers will decide which team created an entertaining, informative, and cohesive segment. Whoever cracks under the pressure of the live broadcast will be eliminated.
Cup of Joe
7. Cup of Joe
July 19, 2023
The entrepreneurs showcase their market awareness and customer service skills in this week's challenge when they are split into two teams and tasked with running a pop-up coffee shop in downtown Seattle. In a surprise twist, the teams' shops are placed side by side, placing emphasis on branding. The pressure heats up as teams must impress secret shopper, Nick Stone, the CEO of Bluestone Lane. Strong communication, short wait times, and friendly smiles will be the key ingredients to success, ensuring the team that brews the best overall experience is safe from elimination. One contestant from the losing team will be stirred out of the competition.
Social Feed
6. Social Feed
July 12, 2023
At the halfway mark of the season, Gordon wants to make sure the eight remaining entrepreneurs - one of which he will ultimately invest in - have the ability to make noise and go viral on social media. Gordon himself knows the importance of digital marketing skills and has amassed 100 million followers across his social media making him the most-followed chef on social media. Instead of testing cooking abilities, this week Gordon challenges the contestants to create an entertaining, educational and easy to follow TikTok recipe video. Using ingredients surrounding them on the Underwood Family Farm in Moorpark, California, the teams will have three hours to create a video that showcases the step-by-step preparation of a vegetarian dish. Then, the clarity of the instructional video will be put to the test when everyday home cooks and experts including Next Level Chef Season 1 Winner Stephanie "Pyet" Despain and food TikTok content creator Owen Han try to make the dish using the video the teams create. One person from the team who misses the mark on creating a clear and engaging video will be sent home.
Campfire Feast
5. Campfire Feast
June 21, 2023
The nine remaining contestants head to the Arizona desert to prepare an outdoor dining experience.
Got This In The Bag
4. Got This In The Bag
June 14, 2023
The teams create a menu for a delivery-only restaurant to serve office workers in Los Angeles.
You've Got Wine
3. You've Got Wine
June 7, 2023
The two teams must each create a wine blend with food pairings and a name for their product.
Host With The Most
2. Host With The Most
May 31, 2023
Teams must host a themed charity gala for St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Seaside Shack
1. Seaside Shack
May 24, 2023
The competitors are split into teams and tasked with creating a food shack on the beach.
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Where to Watch Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars
Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars on demand at Amazon, Hulu, FOX, Vudu, FuboTV, Apple TV and Tubi TV.
  • Premiere Date
    May 24, 2023
  • IMDB Rating
    5.9  (270)