Four chefs. Three rounds. A ticking clock. Mystery baskets with wild ingredients. Culinary alchemy meets high-stakes pressure. Tricks up sleeves, dreams on plates. Judges’ bite, contestant delight—or despair. It's about flair, flavor, and fighting for that final $10K!
Chopped Trivia
Who is the original host of the TV show "Chopped"? (Genius)
#1: Ted Allen
#2: Guy Fieri
#3: Bobby Flay
#4: Alton Brown
What is the maximum time allowed to prepare each course in the Chopped kitchen? (Advanced)
#1: 20 minutes
#2: 30 minutes
#3: 45 minutes
#4: 60 minutes
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Chopped Fun Facts
Contestants on Chopped don't get to see the basket ingredients in advance.
The clock is not always accurate—editors sometimes adjust the timing in post-production for dramatic effect.
Chopped Polls
Who is your favorite Chopped judge?
Amanda Freitag
Scott Conant
Geoffrey Zakarian
Marcus Samuelsson
Show Results
What type of Chopped challenge do you enjoy most?
Appetizer Round
Main Course Round
Dessert Round
Mystery Basket
Show Results
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