Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown

2014 • FYI
4.3
30 reviews
TV-PG
Rating
Eligible
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Season 1 episodes (14)

1 Man vs Child: Chef Showdown - Don't Under-ESTIE-Mate Her
7/22/15
Executive Chef Frank Otte tests his mettle against a team of five child cooking prodigies; from "finger foods" to a "technique trio," can this acclaimed executive chef hold his own against 7-year old child chef Estie?
2 Stop the Bull!
7/30/15
Frankie "The Bull" Terzoli does his best to stomp out the team of child cooking prodigies winning streak. When chef Emmalee is stymied by the perils of the menu board in the winner-takes all third round, will she "get the horns" or fight her way out? Founder of the "fo-nut" and celebrity pastry chef, Waylyn Lucas, joins to blind taste and judge the winner takes all final round.
3 All's Fair in Love and... Food?
8/6/15
Chef Tony learns the hard way that small can be very mighty as he takes on the team of child cooking prodigies in tonight's "fair-food episode". Master Chef Brooke Williamson joins to blind taste and judge the winner takes all final round.
4 How Eggs-Centric
8/13/15
Chef Katherine Humphus takes on the team of child cooking prodigies in this egg-centric episode - which revolves around a perennial favorite - eggs! World-famous celebrity chef, Hubert Keller, joins to blind taste and judge the winner takes all final round.
5 Secret Garden
8/20/15
Executive chef Joel Miller is in the hot seat, placing his years of training and decades of experience on the line against the team of child cooking prodigies.
6 Viva La France
8/27/15
Culinary and literal giant, chef Keith Breedlove muscles his way into the kitchen to see what all the fuss is about. But when he squares off against 7 year-old chef Estie in the "Poulet-Trois" will he crow?
7 South of the Border
9/3/15
Chef Diana Stavaridis tests the team of child cooking prodigies in a Mexican standoff! From Ceviche to taco-trios, if you can't take the heat, you'll get thrown out of the kitchen!
8 Game-ON!
10/15/15
Executive chef, Chris Tzorin, wants a piece of the action and competes against the team of child cooking prodigies. A culinary mash-up appetizer will test everyone's culinary creativity. Then it's going to be a knife fight.
9 Man vs Child: Chef Showdown - In for a Penny, In for a Pound
10/21/15
Executive chef Penny Davidi steps up to the team of child cooking prodigies wearing a sleeveless chef coat more reminiscent of a karate gi, than a coat. And don't be fooled, it's not a style choice, it's a warning!
10 Tough Luck
10/29/15
Chef Larry Monaco may be the toughest match yet for the team of child cooking prodigies. From an "amuse" challenge in round one, out to a "tough cuts only" entree in round two and finally a "funghi" trio, this episode couldn't be any more foodie!
11 It Takes Guts!
11/5/15
Chef Augie Saucido wants to see what all the fuss is about as he competes against the team of child cooking prodigies. And, from the moment he steps in, it gets raw! Raw food preparation is on the menu in round one.
12 Man vs Child: Chef Showdown - Wild Enough to be Shot At...
11/11/15
Chef Hop Fan crashes into the kitchen with his eclectic mix of "Ed Grimley" meets "Kramer" antics - is he a creative genius or a madman? Can the team of child cooking prodigies stay focused and take this chef down?
13 Man vs Child: Chef Showdown - Awww Shucks!
11/18/15
It's executive chef Justin Haefler's chance to put his years of training and decades of experience on the line for a chance to beat the team of child cooking prodigies in the kitchen! Live oyster appetizers will test their shucking skills.
101 Man vs. Child - Sneak Peek
7/12/15
Take a Sneak Peek look at the new series Man Vs. Child!

About this show

Man Vs. Child is a fast-paced cooking competition that pits seasoned chefs against child cooking prodigies to see who makes the most inspired dishes. Each round tests the cooks' overall aptitude and areas of expertise and things get fiery as they're challenged to create a different dish under unusual circumstances.

Ratings and reviews

4.3
30 reviews
MadMaxx63
August 25, 2015
The kids obviously have skills even if they're Mommy or Daddy's little project but how dare you refer to a child with no formal training as "chef"! Top that off with two judges that have no idea what they're doing or what they're talking about? Really judge..."you never use cream in risotto"? You're clueless...or do you have more on the ball than Emeril? The female judge seems to have it together a bit more but she does seem to sugar coat things a bit. I understand you have to be a little "easy" on the kids but if it looks like a mess, call it a mess. Food CAN look like a mess and taste great!
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Da Savage Buzzsaw
June 20, 2017
Don't have to see it I already love it but I will see it because Zion Isiah Estie Holden Olivia And The Ones Whose Names I Forgot Are Amazing Future Chefs
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Tracy Thomas
July 16, 2016
Now all I dream about is being a chef these prodigy's have inspired me to be a chef my biggest dream is to meet them
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