Gordon Ramsay's search for the next greatest culinary entrepreneur begins on Food Stars on May 24, at 9 pm ET exclusively on Fox TV. This show follows the legendary chef Ramsay on a mission to discover the freshest and most innovative food and drink entrepreneurs out there.
In the trailer, Gordon Ramsay calls out, saying,
"I wanna back someone that I can really believe in. It's not just an investment; it's a partnership."
He continues,
"Succeeding in business is not easy and neither is this competition."
This brand new show, coming up with its first season with a pinch of entrepreneurship and a whole lot of flavor, is set to serve up a feast for the senses.
What to expect from Food Stars season 1
Hold on to your spatulas, because Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars is about to take the culinary world by storm! Ramsay, the master of the kitchen, sets aside his famous knives to become the ultimate mentor and investor. This thrilling competition series is all about discovering the most mouthwatering and jaw-dropping food and drink entrepreneurs. But, it's not just all about having a great idea; these contestants have to prove they've got the flavor, passion, and hustle to succeed.
With Ramsay's discerning taste buds and the added input from guest judges and focus groups, the pressure is on. Each week, the intensity rises as the contestants battle it out, hoping to stand out from the pack and earn Ramsay's seal of approval.
For the first week's episode challenge of Food Stars, Gordan is bringing in Chris Tompkins. Tompkins is the owner of Broad Street Oyster Co., which started off as a traveling catering pop-up and later established its flagship location in Malibu, California, in 2019. They are known for serving world-famous lobster rolls adorned with sea urchin and caviar.
Gordon Ramsay's vision and chosen cast
In the culinary world, Gordon Ramsay is an absolute legend. Known for his no-nonsense approach and fiery persona, he's determined to elevate the dreams, ideas, and innovations of these talented food industry upstarts. Ramsay's expertise, combined with his investment of a whopping $250,000, promises to transform the life of the ultimate winner.
The contestants for season 1 of Food Stars include the names of entrepreneurs who run some of the most distinctive companies out there. The contestants are Aaron Valentine, Ashley Davies, Caroline D'Amore, Chanel Goodson, Chris Kanik, Elisa Strauss, Jake Aronskind, Jourdan Higgs, Kagen Cox, Lan Ho, Luther Chen, Megan Meza, Queen Precious-Jewel Zabriskie, Sydney Webb, and Tony Balestrei.
Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars is brought to you by the culinary mastermind himself, in collaboration with Studio Ramsay Global and Fox Alternative Entertainment (FAE). As executive producer of the show, Ramsay's passion and expertise shine through, ensuring an exhilarating and delectable viewing experience. Leading the charge as executive producer and showrunner is Danny Schrader, who is known for his work on MasterChef USA.
Don't miss a single episode as Ramsay and his panel of esteemed judges search for the secret sauce that separates the culinary superstars from the amateurs. Tune in to Fox every Wednesday, starting May 24, at 9 pm to witness the rise of the next-gen food icons only on Food Stars.