About this season
American version of the culinary competition series that gives talented kids between the ages of 8 and 13 the chance to showcase their culinary abilities and passion for food through a series of delicious challenges. Celebrated food experts coach and encourage the promising hopefuls to cook like pros and teach them the tricks of the trade along the way.
Episodes (7)
1. The Next Generation
7.5Aired 4 November 2014 • 42 min
Sixteen young home cooks arrive and find themselves preparing dishes using Alexander Weiss's favorite ingredients, including pork chops, pork tenderloin and green apples. The winner chooses which protein is used in the elimination round before 12 contestants are chosen to advance in the competition.
2. Flip It!
7.0Aired 11 November 2014 • 42 min
A pancake-flipping contest precedes a challenge to create the best citrus cream pie.
3. Mom Knows Best
7.5Aired 18 November 2014 • 42 min
A three-legged challenge is held to make a dozen cupcakes. Later, Gordon's mom visits the kitchen as a guest judge when the remaining contestants prepare one of the host's favorite dishes from his childhood.
4. An Egg-Cellent Adventure
7.0Aired 25 November 2014 • 42 min
The contestants fry eggs sunny-side up in a 10-minute challenge, and later prepare their signature dishes that will anchor their menus at a future restaurant.
5. Pop-Up Restaurant
7.5Aired 2 December 2014 • 42 min
The last six cooks split up into teams to compete in the inaugural restaurant challenge, with the winning group advancing to the semifinals.
6. A Cut Above the Rest
7.0Aired 9 December 2014 • 42 min
The final four cooks must break down an Alaskan king salmon and produce as many perfect filets possible; contestants must create a restaurant-quality salmon dish with a limited number of ingredients.
7. The Finale
7.0Aired 16 December 2014 • 42 min
The top 2 junior chefs prepare a three-course menu in their last challenge; the winner is crowned, receiving a trophy and a $100,000 prize.