Get ready for an intense culinary competition as Wildcard Kitchen returns with “Competition Pros.” Hosted by Eric Adjepong, this episode, airing on Food Network on Tuesday April 30, welcomes seasoned competitors Tiffani Faison, Martel Stone, and Shirley Chung to the underground late-night card game. Each chef brings their own $5,000 to the table for a night of culinary poker, smack talk, and a thrilling head-to-head dessert challenge.
The premise of the show is unique and engaging. Three chefs who are familiar with each other gather for a cocktail and some high-stakes poker. Host Eric deals the cards that determine the dish they must create and the time they have to cook it. The cards can include community cards, such as a mandatory ingredient, adding an extra layer of challenge. Each chef also receives a wildcard, which can be beneficial or detrimental, and the other chefs must guess what it is. The wildcards add an element of surprise and keep the competition on its toes.
The competition is not just about cooking; it’s also about strategy and bluffing. The chefs place bets, deciding whether to raise, call, or fold. The pressure is on as they wager their own money, creating a tense and exciting atmosphere. The judges, who are not aware of the wildcards, taste the dishes blindly, adding another layer of complexity to the competition.
Tune in to Food Network at 9.00 pm on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, to catch “Competition Pros” and see which chef walks away with a big stack of cash.