Most any chef can put together a five-star meal in a short amount of time. But can they do it from a specific set of ingredients that they didn’t pick? Chopped is a no-holds-barred cooking gauntlet.
Each episode, three chefs are given the same ingredients to spin into meals. The ingredients run the gamut from Kobe beef to gummy worms, and everything in between. Sometimes, things go awry, especially anytime anyone dares turn the ice cream machine on. But sometimes, scraps are spun into culinary gold. Whether you’re watching cooks falter or flourish, it’s as captivating as any cooking competition gets.
Here’s everything you need to know to stream Chopped.
What is Chopped?
Chopped premiered in January of 2009 on the Food Network. Since then, there have been a few spinoffs including Chopped Junior, which features younger cooks and Chopped: Canada, an international version. There have also been special episodes with specific themes like Chopped Champions, where Chopped winners compete and Chopped All-Stars, which featured Next Food Network Star contestants.
- Launched: January 2009
- Channel: Food Network
- Genre: Cooking/Competition
- Starring: Presented by Ted Allen. Judges include Alex Guarnascelli, Geoffrey Zakarian, Marc Murphy, Amanda Freitag, Chris Santos, Scott Conant, Maneet Chauhan Angie Mar, Martha Stewart
- Seasons: 44
- Status: Pending
Chopped Reviews
What the critics are saying:
- “Commentary from the judges is blunt, but not nasty and personal; and though the chefs generally come on with some kind of “I’m the winner!” bravado, all the tension on Chopped comes from the chefs battling the ticking time clock and the oddball ingredients, not each other. Speaking of those ingredients, that’s probably the most entertaining element of the show. Watching professional chefs squirm as they try to marry ground beef, wonton wrappers and bananas is mighty entertaining. Don’t be surprised if the kids start rooting around in your cabinets for odds and ends to turn into dinner, or “How could we cook this?” becomes a favored driving game.” -Joyce Slaton, Common Sense Media
How to stream Chopped
Food Network is available on a few of the major live TV streaming services. When trying to decide which one is best for you, you’ll want to weigh the cost, the other channels you’ll receive, and the compatible devices for streaming.
Chopped on Philo
Philo is a budget-minded streaming service, and depending on what channels you want, it might be right for you. The 59 Philo channels lean decidedly toward entertainment; the Philo channel list includes AMC, Discovery, IFC, Lifetime, and the Paramount Network, all for $20 a month. If you’re a fan of Food Network, you’re in luck: You can find it on Philo. Philo also comes with free cloud DVR, but shows recorded are deleted after 30 days, so binge responsibly.
Chopped on Hulu with Live TV
Hulu Live TV is a great way to stream live TV, as it comes with access to Hulu’s massive library of on-demand content. You’ll be able to choose from movies, shows, and Hulu’s original programming, and keep up with what’s new each month. Hulu plans even include a bundle option where you can access Disney+ and ESPN+ along with Hulu.
Hulu Live TV sets you up with local channels and has a broad spectrum of entertainment and sports channels to review, including the full suite of ESPN channels, Cartoon Network, FX, HGTV, and even deep cuts like National Geographic and Syfy, and of course, Food Network, where you can stream hits like Good Eats and Chopped.
| Hulu Live TV | $69.99 |
| Hulu Live TV (no ads on Hulu content) | $75.99 |
Chopped on FuboTV
FuboTV started as a streaming service geared toward sports fans, but it’s evolved into a broadly-appealing option with entertainment and news options alongside its robust sports choices. Depending on the package, you can access as many as 181 FuboTV channels. If you’re looking to be entertained, Bravo, IFC, MTV, and VH1 are options even at Fubo’s most basic tier. The Fubo channel list still includes plenty of sports, including the Fubo Sports Network, which has original programming mixing sports and humor. The FuboTV cost starts at $54.99 a month, and with Disney Media favorites like ABC, ESPN, and the Disney Channel coming on board in 2020, some who were on the fence about Fubo are giving it another look.
To stream Chopped, you’ll want to dock in at the FuboTV Standard level.
| Pro | $69.99 |
| Elite | $79.99 |
| Ultimate | $99.99 |
Chopped on Sling TV
If you’re looking for a streamlined, cost-effective streaming package, check out Sling TV. It offers two basic cable packages, Sling Orange and Sling Blue, each of which costs $30 per month. There’s also the third option of getting Sling Orange + Blue for just $45 per month. You’ll get more Sling TV channels by choosing Sling Blue, with its 40 channels including sports favorites like FS1 and NBCSN and cable mainstays like Food Network and Discovery Channel. But Sling Orange brings must-haves Disney Channel and ESPN as part of its package. To gain access to Food Network, you’ll either need Sling Blue, Sling Orange, or Sling Orange + Blue. Sling also has a number of add-ons, including robust international packages organized by languages all over the globe.
| Orange | $35 |
| Blue | $35 |
| Orange + Blue | $50 |
Chopped on Vidgo
Vidgo offers a package for under $40 a month that pulls together more than 60 English-language channels into its National English Package. Vidgo channels include ABC, Fox, the ESPN family of channels (including ESPN Deportes), and it’s one of the few streaming services that carries BeIN Sports. It’s like Fubo in that, even though it started out for streaming sports. Now, it carries a lot more. You might be surprised to know that Vidgo’s an option to stream Chopped—and then you chat about it online via Vidgo’s Social TV platform.
| English Premium Package | $66.33/ 3 months |
| English Plus Package | $53/ 3 months |
| Spanish Mas Package | $25/ 3 months |
Chopped on AT&T TV Now
If you’re already looking to AT&T for your wireless needs, you might consider AT&T TV Now to cover streaming for you. AT&T TV Now channels start with Plus and Max, which even include HBO. Then, AT&T plans expand from there, approaching cable selection and pricing with AT&T TV Now’s biggest packages. AT&T streaming also comes with Cloud DVR, letting you record up to 20 hours of TV per month. If you’re looking for Food Network, get in at the AT&T TV Now Entertainment tier to stream it.
Chopped on YouTube TV
The YouTube TV channel list includes local channels, sports options including ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, FS2, and NBA TV, and plenty to keep kids (and kids at heart) occupied, including Disney Channel and its companion channels, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network—all in one easy-to-access package. It even comes with a few Spanish-language channels like Telemundo and NBC Universo. YouTube add-ons include HBO Max, Showtime, and Starz. YouTube TV packages have some advantages over their competitors, including a generous DVR and multiple screens package. From one account, each user can create an individual profile to track favorite shows.
If you’re looking to stream Chopped, know that you can stream it on YouTube TV.
| 1 Month | $64.99 |
