Chefs from all 4 corners of country represent their region in 'Chopped: All-American Showdown'

New tournament premieres Tuesday, July 11, on Food Network

Press Release

Talented chefs from the four regions of the United States – North, South, East and West – step into the “Chopped” kitchen to proudly represent their region for a chance to win $50,000 in the new five-part tournament “Chopped: All- American Showdown,” premiering Tuesday, July 11 (8 p.m.), on Food Network.

Hosted by Ted Allen, each preliminary episode of the tournament features four chefs from one of the four regions of the country showcasing their culinary skills over three rounds: appetizer, entrée and dessert. The chefs are challenged to utilize the basket of mystery ingredients and create delicious dishes to impress a rotating panel of judges, including Eric Adjepong, Scott Conant, Cassidee Dabney, Amanda Freitag, Gregory Gourdet, Alex Guarnaschelli and Geoffrey Zakarian. United in their passion for food and their hunger for victory, the winners from each region return to the finale to fight ferociously for American pride, the tournament’s coveted prize, and the title of “Chopped” grand champion.

Fans can get to know the competing chefs and get sneak peeks at www.FoodNetwork.com/Chopped. Follow along with the competition on social media and tell us who you think should win the grand prize using #Chopped.