Watch Iron Chef: Behind the Battle

2017
1 Season

Iron Chef: Behind the Battle is a documentary-style show that follows the intense and high-pressure environment of the popular cooking competition, Iron Chef. The series stars renowned chefs and TV personalities Bobby Flay, Alton Brown, and Alex Guarnaschelli and aired on Food Network from 2017 to 2018.

The show gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and successes of the chefs as they compete against each other in Iron Chef America. Each episode features a new theme and challenge that the chefs must tackle and compete against the clock to create unique dishes that are judged by a panel of culinary experts.

Iron Chef: Behind the Battle explores the journey of each chef, from their preparation and planning to the intense stress and pressure of cooking under the clock. The show provides an in-depth look at the techniques and strategies used by the chefs to create their dishes, as well as their thought processes throughout the competition.

Throughout the series, viewers are taken on a journey through the culinary creative process of each chef, from exploring different flavor combinations to perfecting plating techniques. They also get an insight into the interactions between the judges and the chefs and the ways in which each chef articulates their vision and explains their creative choices.

The series is not just about the competition itself; it also showcases the personal connections and relationships that develop between the chefs. Bobby Flay, Alton Brown, and Alex Guarnaschelli are not just co-stars; they are also friends who know each other's strengths and weaknesses, and often collaborate on dishes to help each other out during the competition.

Iron Chef: Behind the Battle also provides a glimpse into the rich history and legacy of the Iron Chef brand, which originated in the Japanese television show Iron Chef. The American adaptation, Iron Chef America, has now been running for over a decade and has a legacy of excellence and innovation. The show pays homage to this legacy and explores how the show has evolved and adapted to the changing times and tastes of the American culinary scene.

Aside from the competition, the series also highlights the importance of giving back to the community. The chefs travel to various cities and towns across America, where they work with local organizations and charities to promote healthy eating and cooking among the local population. This aspect of the show showcases the chefs' altruistic sides and their commitment to using their talents to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

In conclusion, Iron Chef: Behind the Battle is an exciting and informative documentary-style show that takes viewers on a journey through the intense and high-stakes world of the Iron Chef competition. The series provides insight into the creative process of the chefs, their preparation and execution of dishes, and their relationships with each other as well as the judges. It also highlights the rich history and legacy of the Iron Chef brand, and showcases the chefs' philanthropic efforts to promote healthy eating and cooking within communities across America.

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Seasons

10. Chef Guarnaschelli's Battle

January 10, 2018

Blend together one American Iron Chef, one 80-pound mortadella sausage and a singular focus on upholding the honor of America's Kitchen Stadium against UK Iron Chef Judy Joo. Stir everything and cook for exactly 60 minutes. The result: Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli's most challenging battle ever in Kitchen Stadium.

9. Battle Paiche

January 3, 2018

Alton Brown often refers to Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto as a modern-day descendant of Poseidon. There is no chef (Iron or otherwise) who knows their way around ocean seafood like Morimoto-san. Paiche, however, is a primordial beast from the Amazon. The King of the Sea brought his array of unusual ingredients and techniques to this Kitchen Stadium fish battle as he faced off against Chef Justin Bogle and the River Monster from South America.

8. Battle of the Masters: Morimoto vs. Puck

December 27, 2017

Once an Iron Chef, always an Iron Chef. If the Chairman welcomes you into the most elite culinary club in the world, you're a member for life. Iron Chef Wolfgang Puck may have appeared in only one battle in Kitchen Stadium, but he staked his claim by taking eggs to places only Iron Chefs can imagine when he battled Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.

7. The Battle the Almost Killed Me: Michael Symon

December 20, 2017

Alton Brown called it the "most amazing battle in Iron Chef history." Challenger John Fraser came to Kitchen Stadium without sous chefs, so Michael Symon kicked his out as well. Putting out five Iron Chef-quality dishes in one hour with no help nearly killed Iron Chef Symon, but not only did he finish on time -- he won the battle.

6. A Fruitcake for the Ages

December 13, 2017

The holidays descended upon Kitchen Stadium for one of the Chairman's most memorable holiday parties. That year, he wrapped up just about the best gift a loyal viewer can receive -- fruitcake! Oh ... why the frowns? Witness what an Iron Chef can do when presented with a magnificent fruitcake for the ages. Alton Brown's very own fruitcake was the secret ingredient that Iron Chefs Masaharu Morimoto and Michael Symon used to create holiday culinary magic in this legendary battle.

5. Battle Eggnog

December 6, 2017

The toughest Kitchen Stadium battles often involve satisfying the Chairman's demand for both sweet and savory dishes. When the secret ingredient was eggnog, things got even tougher for Iron Chefs Bobby Flay and Masaharu Morimoto. Add in thousands of pounds of ice blocks that had to be carved into icy serving vessels and all the elements were in place for one of the Chairman's frostiest holiday celebrations.

4. Battle Cobia

November 29, 2017

When the Chairman presents a live ingredient on the Kitchen Stadium altar, he changes the dynamic of the battle and elevates the degree of culinary difficulty. Chefs Jamie Oliver and Mario Batali had to catch their cobia, dispatch it and then prepare five wildly different dishes. And when an Iron Chef with one of the highest winning percentages went head-to-head with one of the best-known chefs on the planet, Battle Cobia became an instant classic.

3. The Battle that Almost Killed Me: Bobby Flay

November 22, 2017

The Chairman may believe his Iron Chefs can vanquish any challenger who enters Kitchen Stadium, but ask any Iron Chef and they will tell you that there is at least one battle that almost killed them. For Iron Chef Bobby Flay, Battle Buffalo threatened to be his undoing. Immense buffalo ribs and loins were difficult to break down, and the Iron Chef faced off against a competitive challenger in the legendary chef Rick Bayless. In the end, a slim one-point difference was the margin of victory for Iron Chef Flay.

2. Thanksgiving Past and Present

November 15, 2017

In Kitchen Stadium, another Thanksgiving means another secret ingredient altar filled with a bounty of seasonal offerings. It also means another teaming of Iron Chefs Bobby Flay and Michael Symon, who continued to hold tight to their title as "Kings of the Thanksgiving Hill." The theme for this battle blended modern and historic Thanksgiving culinary traditions, and Chefs Flay and Symon took on two of the Chairman's finest, Iron Chefs Geoffrey Zakarian and Alex Guarnaschelli.

1. Thanksgiving Feast

November 8, 2017

Whether alone or as a team, Iron Chefs Bobby Flay and Michael Symon had never lost while competing in The Chairman's annual turkey day showdowns. In this Battle Thanksgiving Feast, the invincible Iron Chefs Flay and Symon reteamed to continue their march toward Iron Chef Thanksgiving dominance, taking on Iron Chefs Marc Forgione and Jose Garces.

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