The Big Food Fight

The Big Food Fight (2009)

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Intelligent and entertaining, The Big Food Fight is a nourishing snack for connoisseurs of the comestible. Covering everything from cooking to shopping and growing to eating, the programme is a gastronomic, gladiatorial battle: a brand new food quiz that asks, do you know your onions? Hosted by the sharp-witted Sue Perkins, each week resident captain Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is forced to defend his cooking credentials as he is challenged by a different captain, a famous food personality, to establish who knows the most about all things edible.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 22:00 (35 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E05Levi Roots, Allegra McEvedy and Tom Parker BowlesOkt. 6, 2009
S01E04Sophie Dahl, Giles Coren and Clarissa Dickson WrightSept. 29, 2009
S01E03Heston Blumenthal, Patsy Kensit and Ben MillerSept. 22, 2009
S01E02Kirstie Allsopp, Greg Wallace and Janet Street-PorterSept. 15, 2009
S01E01James Martin, Charlotte Church and Ching-He HuangSept. 8, 2009
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The Big Food Fight premiere?

The Big Food Fight premiered on October 5, 2009.

Who was the host of The Big Food Fight?

The Big Food Fight was hosted by Mark Durden-Smith.

What was the format of The Big Food Fight?

The Big Food Fight was a cooking competition show where professional chefs and amateur cooks competed in various culinary challenges.

How many contestants competed in each episode?

The number of contestants for each episode varied, but usually, there were six contestants in each episode.

What was the prize for the winner of The Big Food Fight?

The winner of The Big Food Fight received a trophy.

What were the types of challenges in The Big Food Fight?

Some challenges in The Big Food Fight were mystery box challenges, team challenges, and theme-based challenges.

Who judged the contestants in The Big Food Fight?

The contestants were judged by a panel of food experts, which changed every episode.

What were the food experts composed of, in the judging panel?

The food experts consisted of professional chefs, food critics, and celebrities.

Was The Big Food Fight filmed in front of a live audience?

No, The Big Food Fight was not filmed in front of a live audience.

Where was The Big Food Fight filmed?

The Big Food Fight was filmed in a studio in London, England.

Was there a time limit for completing the challenges in The Big Food Fight?

Yes, there was a time limit for completing the challenges in The Big Food Fight.

How long was each episode of The Big Food Fight?

Each episode of The Big Food Fight was around 60 minutes long.

How many chefs were involved in The Big Food Fight?

The number of chefs on The Big Food Fight varied from episode to episode, but usually, there were six chefs.

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