NEW YORK, July 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Food Network
sends Cutthroat Kitchen to camp this summer for the
five-episode special series Camp Cutthroat, where
twelve cunning chefs compete for victory under the watchful eye of
host and head counselor of mayhem Alton
Brown. Set in a secret location deep in the
wilderness, these memorable Cutthroat alumni battle for the
chance to win up to $75,000 in a
tournament of great outdoors-themed culinary challenges with a
diabolical twist. With extreme tug-of-war and canteen cooking
to battles in the camp lake, only the contestants with the
strongest culinary chops and sabotage skills make it to the end of
camp. The primetime tournament begins on Wednesday, August 12th at 9pm ET/PT (all times ET/PT), leading up to a
final showdown between the four winners on Wednesday, September 9th at
9pm.
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"Alton hits new levels of mischief and devilish humor in Camp
Cutthroat," said Bob Tuschman,
General Manager and Senior Vice President, Food Network. "We knew
taking Cutthroat out of the studio and off to camp would
create a one-of-a-kind event that's perfect for summer and we are
excited for viewers to join in the mayhem."
Episodes are:
Camp Cutthroat: Porks and Rec Premieres
Wednesday, August 12th at
9pm
Alton gives two
blindfolded chefs a pork and beans challenge, then someone finds
out just what a bear does in the woods. Finally, one chef is
followed by a very persistent rain cloud.
Competitors: Ruddy Bello (Boston),
Emmanuel Delcour (Los Angeles), Monterey Salka (Savannah, GA)
Judge: Simon Majumdar
Camp Cutthroat: Wet, Hot American Sabotage
Premieres Wednesday, August
19th at 9pm
Alton orders two chefs to make a
pancake breakfast while performing a balancing act and someone gets
their mind blown by a high-powered wind machine. Then, everything
is at stake during a steak dinner challenge.
Competitors: Robyn Almodovar
(Miami), Jack Taylor (San
Diego), Candice Wilson
(Los Angeles)
Judge: Simon Majumdar
Camp Cutthroat: Rock Wall Me, Amadeus Premieres
Wednesday, August 26th at
9pm
Competitors struggle to
hold on to their ingredients, then Alton throws a big obstacle
between the chefs and their barbecue chicken. Finally, one
chefs has to hang in there while cooking on a rock wall.
Competitors: Clay Carnes
(Wellington, FL), Hop Phan
(Santa Ana, CA), Jessica Entzel (San
Francisco)
Judge: Jet Tila
Camp Cutthroat: If It Bleeds, We Can Skillet
Premieres Wednesday, September
2nd at 9pm
One chef hits the trail in search of new ingredients, then Alton
takes the chefs to a skillet breakfast cookout atop a lookout
tower. Finally, one competitor gets into chilly water while
making chili.
Competitors: Trevor Ball
(Dallas), Demarco Ellis (Lancaster, CA), Emily
Ellyn (Orlando)
Judge: Jet Tila
Camp Cutthroat Finale: The Great Troutdoors
Premieres Wednesday, September
9th at 9pm
The winners of each heat compete for up to $75,000 and Camp Cutthroat end-of-summer
bragging rights. Alton sends two chefs to rock the boat and make a
trout dinner, then the opponents play "capture the cheese." For the
final challenge, it's a dessert battle with a tight squeeze and the
winner takes it all.
Judge: Antonia Lofaso
Fans can experience more from Alton's diabolical summertime
sabotage series at FoodNetwork.com/CampCutthroat for exclusive
web series Alton's After-Show, behind-the-scenes footage,
photos, interviews, how-to's for camp-inspired cuisine,
Cutthroat cocktail recipes and much more. Viewers can
join the conversation on social media using #CampCutthroat.
Camp Cutthroat is produced by Embassy Row.
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