About this season
Alex Guarnaschelli hosts as chefs square off in a competitive pop-up kitchen outside a grocery store. To make their challenge dishes, the chefs must size up shoppers as they exit the store and negotiate for their grocery bags.
Episodes (20)
1. You Got Fries in That?
Aired 17 May 2022
Chefs square off in a competitive pop-up kitchen outside a grocery store.
2. Buffet or Bust
Aired 24 May 2022
The chefs have to create a breakfast buffet and "turf and turf" dishes.
3. Reelin' in the right shoppers
Aired 31 May 2022
Fresh catch is on the menu, and the four competing chefs are desperate to reel in the right grocery bags. Alex Guarnaschelli challenges the remaining chefs to simmer some soulful bowls. The final two chefs create chocoholic plates.
4. Rule the Roost
Aired 7 June 2022
Four chefs wing it and no one knows what they’ll make. Alex Guarnaschelli challenges the chefs to claim a pizza in the parking lot. The two finalists try to impress the judges with their diner desserts.
5. Stew or Get Off the Lot
Aired 14 June 2022
The pressure is on as Alex Guarnaschelli challenges the four chefs to prepare perfect paninis in the parking lot. No one has time to go low and slow to concoct savory stews. The final two chefs look for the right ingredients for crusted dishes.
6. Blue-Plate Blues
Aired 20 June 2022
Alex Guarnaschelli welcomes four chefs to the parking lot and challenges them to get spicy with south-of-the-border flavors. Then they savor the good old days with some classic blue-plate specials. And the final challenge is all about sweet treats.
7. Vacation Nation
Aired 27 June 2022
Alex Guarnaschelli asks the chefs to make beach vacation dishes, but one chef’s creation misses the boat. The chefs take a culinary trip to the Midwest with comfort dishes. The final two channel the great outdoors with glamping-style dishes.
8. Parking at the Beach
Aired 5 July 2022
Alex Guarnaschelli challenges the chefs to make boardwalk bites. They cook up light and bright California coastal dishes. And the final two chefs make bonfire desserts.
9. Fry of the Tiger
Aired 12 July 2022
Four chefs pound the parking lot pavement to fry sandwiches. Alex Guarnaschelli demands dishes with contradictions.
10. Chili Con Carte
Aired 19 July 2022
The chefs try to snag big carts for big bowls of chili. Alex Guarnaschelli asks the chefs to make breakfast for dinner, and the final two chefs strive for perfection in a single bite that satisfies the judges.
11. Globetrottin' Trouble
Aired 26 July 2022
Four chefs start their day making their best coffee shop breakfast. Then, it's time to travel when Alex Guarnaschelli asks them to transport the judges with a globetrotting dish.
12. Steakout
Aired 2 August 2022
Alex Guarnaschelli kicks off the "steakout" in the parking lot as the competing chefs hunt for steaks. One chef lands on the chopping block in the second round, and it's a "berry" good day for the chef who busts out a delightful dish for judges Ali Khan and Antonia Lofaso.
13. Grilled to Perfection
Aired 9 August 2022
To start, the four chefs must grill a dish to parking lot perfection. Then, Alex Guarnaschelli challenges them to make judges Maneet Chauhan and Scott Conant feel good with a feel-better meal. The final challenge is all about the herbs when the remaining two chefs have to cook an "herbalicious" dish.
14. Homage to the Parking Lot
Aired 16 August 2022
Alex Guarnaschelli challenges the chefs to pay homage to the parking lot by making something both portable and delicious. Then, what's new is old again as the chefs attempt to make old-fashioned dishes. The final two chefs get creative to impress judges Kalen Allen and Aarti Sequeira with their dishes made from candy.
15. Cash for Carbs
Aired 23 August 2022
The competing chefs whip up tropical treats and load up on carbs.
16. A Ricey Situation
Aired 30 August 2022
Things get dicey when Alex Guarnaschelli challenges the chefs to stakeout carts and create something with rice. Then, it's time to hit the pub as the chefs crank out dishes that are delicious with drinks. Finally, the chefs have to forget the parking lot and give judges Tanya Fields and Antonia Lofaso something that's farmers market fresh.
17. Lots of Toppings, Lots of Surprises
Aired 6 September 2022
There's a surprise as the chefs make street food and then pile on toppings.
18. Hearty and Happy
Aired 13 September 2022
The chefs cover all bases with hearty breakfasts and happy hour dishes.
19. Cooking for Sport
Aired 20 September 2022
The chefs cook up a tailgate and make dippable dishes.
20. Boo Hoo in the Bayou
Aired 20 September 2022
The chefs make hangover helpers and dishes from the bayou.