Food Network has been one of the most well-known tv channels for years. It is fun for home cooks or families to gather around the TV and watch Food Network. There is a lot to learn, and the competition shows can be pretty enjoyable. The television channel constantly creates new shows, holiday specials, and spin-offs to keep viewers entertained, and the shows center around cooking competitions, recipes and tips, and food establishments. Here are ten of the most popular Food Network shows, ranked good to best.
10 The Great Food Truck Race
Chef Tyler Florence hosts this Food Network show, which centers around competition between food truck operators. The show's winner gets to go home with a $50,000 prize. The latest season is made up of nine different food truck teams who travel around and compete in various competitions. The teams slowly get eliminated until the winner is the last one standing. It is a good show but competes against classic Food Network shows, which makes it hard to come out on top.
9 The Kitchen
The Kitchen has a group of food experts and co-hosts that make recipes and converse about food. It is filmed on a set with a beautiful kitchen setup and a modern yet rustic feel. Some of the recent recipes made on the show include grilled stuffed jalapeño chiles, wild black rice stuffed acorn squash, and cream cheesecake cups. Overall, it is a relaxing show to watch and is different from other Food Network shows because it doesn’t have an intense aspect.
8 Supermarket Stakeout
This show is interesting because rather than the winners going home with a grand prize, they win a year’s worth of free groceries. Chef Alex Guarnaschelli hosts the show, which takes place outside of a grocery store. There is a kitchen set up outside. The store and chefs must get creative with shoppers, convincing them to give up groceries. Like many other shows, there are different rounds and themes. Currently, there are four seasons released.
7 Guy’s Grocery Games
Here is another show that involves grocery stores. The host of this show is Guy Fieri, best known for his famous show 'Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives'. The competition on the show involves four different chefs who have to overcome obstacles when getting their groceries for the food. For example, sometimes they have to get creative with ingredients since they're given such a tight budget. There is a panel of judges that assess the chefs’ dishes at the end. This is a fun show for the whole family to watch.
6 BBQ USA
This Food Network show that focuses on good BBQ food is hosted by Chef Michael Symon. This new and exciting show has only premiered its first season, with six episodes out. The show is not centered in one specific location; the host travels around the country to different BBQ festivals and cook-offs. He tries out unique BBQ dishes; it is interesting for viewers to see how BBQ food varies across locations.
5 The Pioneer Woman
The Pioneer Woman is one of the most well-known and talked about shows on Food Network. With 29 seasons, the Pioneer Woman must be doing something right. The show is based around Ree Drummond’s recipes, ranch, family, Pioneer Woman cooking tips, and more. Some of her top recipes include shrimp stir-fry, Mexican rice casserole, and pan-fried pork chops. The Pioneer Woman also has several cookbooks which viewers can buy.
4 Alex Vs. America
Here is another new show, with just two seasons out. The show is based around chef challenges where competitors compete against Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, one of the most famous Iron Chefs and Chopped judges. What makes the show so interesting is how the food is judged blindly by a panel of judges, and even Chef Alex can be sent home. This show is excellent for Food Network fans and brings a unique twist to reality competition shows.
3 Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
One of the most classic shows on Food Network is Guy Fieri’s ‘Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives’. This show isn’t filmed on a set or in one specific location, but rather, Guy travels all across the country to go to unique restaurants and food joints. Usually, the establishments are favorite to locals and serve comforting food. The show has a whopping 35 seasons.
2 Beat Bobby Flay
Beat Bobby Flay is another classic and nostalgic Food Network show that has aired for almost ten years and has nearly 400 episodes. The show's concept is that two chefs compete against each other and whoever wins that round gets to move on to the next round. From there, they will compete against Chef Bobby Flay and receive bragging rights if they win against the famous grill master.
1 Chopped
Ranked the best show is the one and only 'Chopped'. This show has been airing since 2009 and has over 50 seasons. The show is still going strong because of its entertainment factor. The basic concept of the shows is that the chefs compete against each other to create appetizers, entrees, and desserts. However, there are challenges because they must follow guidelines, only use specific ingredients, and work in a timely manner. The winner of 'Chopped' goes home with $10,000.
