Food Network orders Chopped Castaways, a Survivor-like spinoff of Chopped

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https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/cho...or-1236709649/

Hosted by Ted Allen and featuring judges including Gabe Bertaccini, Maneet Chauhan and Marcus Samuelsson, the eight-episode series will value a chef’s survival skills as much as their culinary prowess. “Battling the elements across two grueling cooking rounds each week, competitors must build a working kitchen from basic supplies, earn their signature Chopped ingredient baskets through intense physical challenges, and cook entirely over open fire,” reads Food Network’s description. Chopped Castaways premieres May 12.