Chopped throws a curveball with its latest culinary clash, “Name Your Price: Battle Two!” This installment adds a live auction element to the usual high-pressure cooking competition, forcing chefs to strategize not only in the kitchen but also in the bidding arena. This time, the mystery baskets contain only three ingredients, with chefs vying for a crucial fourth item in a live auction. Expect some cutthroat bidding wars as these culinary gladiators fight for the ingredients they deem essential for victory.
From a fryer overload in the appetizer round to a heated bidding war for a coveted entrée ingredient, the tension is palpable. One chef’s audacious attempt to whip up ice cream for dessert has the judges raising eyebrows. Is it a stroke of genius or a recipe for disaster?
As part of the “Name Your Price” tournament, the winner of this episode earns a spot in the grand finale. With so much on the line, expect nothing less than full-throttle culinary creativity, strategic bidding, and the occasional kitchen meltdown. Will the chefs crack under the combined pressure of the clock and the auctioneer’s gavel? Find out on Food Network, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.