Synopsis: Reaching the peak of the culinary world has never been this demanding. In each episode of “Chefs vs. Wild,” two different world-class chefs will be dropped into the wilderness where they’ll embark on a grueling and unprecedented mission – survive and forage enough wild ingredients to create a restaurant-worthy, five-star meal. Episodes will culminate in the chefs going head-to-head in a “wilderness kitchen,” using their foraged ingredients and ingenuity to create savory dishes and, ultimately, impress the judges.
Hosts: The series is hosted by renowned chef and adventurer Kiran Jethwa. Jethwa will also serves as judge, alongside wild foods expert Valerie Segrest.
EPISODE GUIDE:
EPISODE 101 – “SMOKED OUT”
Chef Viet battles harsh weather and man-made disasters as he searches for an elusive ingredient. Chef Sammy’s relentless drive for ingredients leads to tensions boiling over. Elk loinand heart are the focus of this cook-off.
EPISODE 102 – “OH MATSUTAKE, WHERE ART THOU?”
Can Chef Nico survive harsh terrain to complete her menu and remain competitive in the cookoff? Mushroom-obsessed Chef Alan bets everything on finding one key ingredient, despite his partner’s concerns. Cooking elk ribs requires every minute on the clock.
Crew: “Chefs vs. Wild” is executive produced by Shawn Witt, Gretchen Palek and Jordana Hochman for Leftfield Pictures, Chad Mumm and Mark W. Olsen for Vox Media Studios, and David Chang, Dave O’Connor, Chris Ying and Christopher C. Chen for Majordomo Media. Stephen Rankin serves as showrunner and executive producer.
