TV series
Just like the grown-up version Chopped Junior is hosted by Ted Allen and features a high energy, fast paced cooking competition. Instead of chefs however kids will be competing to turn a selection of everyday ingredients into an extraordinary three-course meal. After each course, a contestant gets "chopped" by our panel of esteemed culinary luminaries until the last boy or girl left standing claims victory.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
Chopped Junior premiered October 27, 2015. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Just like the grown-up version Chopped Junior is hosted by Ted Allen and features a high energy, fast paced cooking competition. Instead of chefs however kids will be competing to turn a selection of everyday ingredients into an extraordinary three-course meal. After each course, a contestant gets "chopped" by our panel of esteemed culinary luminaries until the last boy or girl left standing claims victory.
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Episode 1
Full of energy and precocious abilities, four aspiring chefs take over the Chopped Kitchen and face a judging panel featuring actor Billy Gardell and The Kitchen's Marcela Valladolid and Geoffrey Zakarian. In the first round, they must tame the sweetness of some basket items. Pizza is a fine surprise in the entree round, but lamb loins stump some of the young competitors. Then, lemon curd and a fun retro candy get a spin for dessert.
Where to watch Chopped JuniorEpisode 2
Strange bagels, a strong paste and an injury make for an exciting appetizer round. Later, the chefs get to cook with fresh pasta sheets and gooey marshmallows.
Where to watch Chopped JuniorEpisode 3
Beet hummus and head-on shrimp are found in the appetizer basket; a giant milkshake gives the kid chefs something to get excited about, when making entrées; and desserts are created using fruit and yogurt.
Where to watch Chopped JuniorEpisode 4
Thanksgiving meals are cooked for the judges, who include Martha Stewart, Chris Santos and Geoffrey Zakarian. First, appetizers are made using spiral ham and three different turkey parts must be used in the entrée round; pumpkin spice lattes.
Where to watch Chopped JuniorEpisode 5
The first round features strange fungi and frozen treats. Later, the junior chefs express their dislike of unappealing entrée ingredients; and they find it challenging to turn French fries into desserts.
Where to watch Chopped JuniorEpisode 6
Actress Mila Kunis joins chefs Scott Conant and Madison Cowan at the judges' table. Included: appetizer baskets contain both yummy and yucky ingredients; the heat is on to cook a perfect salmon dish.
Where to watch Chopped JuniorEpisode 7
Gingerbread houses, leg of lamb and donut snowmen are among the festive ingredients the four junior chefs have to work with, when they cook to impress judges Sam Kass, Marc Murphy and Martha Stewart.
Where to watch Chopped JuniorEpisode 8
Model Camila Alves McConaughey and chefs Michelle Bernstein and Scott Conant serve as the judges. The first round, featuring shellfish and a dried seafood snack, leaves one chef in tears. Later, cereal and a beautiful cut of meat are used to make entrées.
Where to watch Chopped JuniorEpisode 9
Laila Ali, Marc Murphy and Sam Talbot are the judges for a battle that begins with a creepy-crawly snack and fried onions in the appetizer basket. Later, the junior chefs show disdain for a canned product in the entrée round.
Where to watch Chopped JuniorEpisode 10
Twin sisters are among the competitors. Included: cookies and veggies are mandatory ingredients in the first round; a beautiful birthday cake takes the young chefs by surprise, when cooking entrées.
Where to watch Chopped JuniorEpisode 11
Young chefs create appetizers with a classic kid food and some unusual chips. Later, they are given a sour basket ingredient in the entrée round; and a puny snack could make them crabby, when making desserts. Hayden Panettiere serves as a judge.
Where to watch Chopped JuniorEpisode 12
Appetizers are made with a popular afternoon snack; Mexican ingredients are featured in the entrée round; and bugs don't go over well with the chefs, when preparing desserts.
Where to watch Chopped JuniorEpisode 13
Junior chefs from Rachael vs. Guy: Kids Cook-Off (2013) compete. Among the ingredients, they must transform, are a leftover burger and sweet drink in the appetizer round. Later, they are given cake batter and chicken to work with, when making entrées.
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Ted AllenSelf - Host
Debbie Matenopoulos
Dale Talde
Chris Santos
Amanda Freitag
David Alan Grier
Maia MitchellSelf - Judge
Food NetworkUnited States