Chopped: Castaways (2026)

Episode Overview

Only four Castaways remain, and the competition brings back the classic three-round Chopped format—the truest test of skill, creativity, and resourcefulness. In the first round, each chef works with a refined ingredient, using smoke to elevate their dishes. For round two, they move from open flame to an outdoor oven, trading rugged fire management for precise, controlled heat. The final two chefs enter the Gauntlet for the title, where they must master the fire dome and tackle an unfamiliar predator. With $100,000 at stake, everything comes down to execution. Who will be crowned champion, and who will be chopped?