Overview
- Food Network announced Tuesday that Chopped Castaways, produced by Notional LLC and hosted by Ted Allen, will debut May 12 at 9 p.m. ET.
- Twelve chefs will be dropped on a remote island where they must win ingredient baskets through archery, spearfishing, diving, or digging challenges.
- Competitors build a basic kitchen, cook two rounds over open fire each week, and chase a $100,000 grand prize.
- The season starts with team play before shifting to individual eliminations, with judges Gabe Bertaccini, Maneet Chauhan and Marcus Samuelsson.
- Episodes air on Food Network with next-day streaming on HBO Max, and coverage notes survival-show inspiration without a formal Survivor link.