Foodies and cooking fans have a tasty new season to look forward to, as Supermarket Stakeout returns to our screens this spring. The Food Network series sees chefs compete in a high-stakes pop-up kitchen, squaring off in three themed cooking rounds outside a supermarket.
Host Alex Guarnaschelli, an Iron Chef and Chopped judge, sets the challenges, which require chefs to convince shoppers to part with their grocery bags. With a tight budget and limited time, the competitors must charm their way to the best ingredients, creating innovative dishes under pressure. Each episode features a different panel of judges who decide which chef wins a coveted year’s worth of groceries.
The upcoming season promises even more excitement, with a four-part Judges’ Tournament set to air later in May. This new instalment will see some familiar faces in the hot seat, as Supermarket Stakeout judges become competitors. Antonia Lofaso, Eric Greenspan, Aarti Sequeira, and more will go head-to-head, hoping to win a substantial cash prize and a chance to donate to a good cause.
The series, which premieres on Wednesday, 1 May, has been a fan favourite since its debut in 2019. Filmed in a real supermarket car park, the show offers a fresh take on the cooking competition formula.
Supermarket Stakeout’s formula has remained intact over its multiple seasons, delivering a fun, high-energy watch with a unique twist on traditional cooking challenges. Each episode is a tasty showdown, as chefs from across the US battle it out for the ultimate grocery prize. With new episodes coming soon, viewers have plenty of culinary inspiration to look forward to.
