Food Network’s “Chopped” throws a curveball at its competing chefs with “Name Your Price: Battle Four!” This installment introduces a live auction element, where chefs bid on a crucial fourth ingredient for each dish. This unusual twist aims to add a strategic dimension to the usual culinary chaos, as chefs balance their budget against the desire for premium ingredients.
The preliminary battle sees one chef making a significant investment to secure a preferred appetizer ingredient. This early gamble could either pay off handsomely or leave them scrambling in later rounds. The second round centers around a mysterious burrito and some potentially valuable mushrooms, testing the chefs’ creativity and adaptability. Finally, dessert incorporates fruit, alcohol, pastries, and two additional auctioned items, guaranteeing a high-stakes finish.
The winner of this battle advances to the “Name Your Price” tournament grand finale. “Chopped” airs Tuesdays at 8:00 PM on Food Network.
