Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown

Season 1

Each week, a team of five child cooking prodigies, ages 9 through 16, challenges an executive-level chef in the kitchen, in a three-round competition.

Where to Watch Season 1

13 Episodes

Don't Under-ESTIE-Mate Her
E1
Don't Under-ESTIE-Mate HerExecutive 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? Master Chef Suzanne Tracht joins to blind taste and judge the winner takes all final round.
Stop the Bull!
E2
Stop the Bull!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?
All's Fair in Love and... Food?
E3
All's Fair in Love and... Food?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.
How Eggs-Centric
E4
How Eggs-CentricChef 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.
Secret Garden
E5
Secret GardenExecutive 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. Will he "rice" to the occasion in the "price is rice" round? Or get lost in the woods?
Viva La France
E6
Viva La FranceCulinary 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 like the rooster? Or run away chicken?
South of the Border
E7
South of the BorderChef 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!
Game-ON!
E8
Game-ON!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, testing both sides.
In for a Penny, In for a Pound
E9
In for a Penny, In for a PoundExecutive 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! From the start, she'll spit venom.
Tough Luck
E10
Tough LuckChef 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!
It Takes Guts!
E11
It Takes Guts!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. From there it gets truly "offal."
Wild Enough to be Shot At...
E12
Wild Enough to be Shot At...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? From a sushi challenge to a street.
Awww Shucks!
E13
Awww Shucks!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.