The Next Iron Chef

The Next Iron Chef (2007-2012)

EndedReality showFood

The world's greatest culinary artists come together to compete for the prestigious title of Iron Chef America in this Alton Brown-hosted series. Catch all the yummy intensity on the Food Network.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S05E08Passion and RespectDec 23, 2012
S05E07TranscendenceDec 16, 2012
S05E06FusionDec 9, 2012
S05E05RiskDec 2, 2012
S05E04TransformationNov 25, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the premiere date of The Next Iron Chef?

The Next Iron Chef premiered on October 7, 2007.

Who was the host of The Next Iron Chef?

The host of The Next Iron Chef was Alton Brown.

Who was the chairman on The Next Iron Chef?

The chairman on The Next Iron Chef was Mark Dacascos.

How many contestants competed in season 1 of The Next Iron Chef?

Ten contestants competed in season 1 of The Next Iron Chef.

Which Iron Chef made an appearance on season 1 of The Next Iron Chef?

Iron Chef Mario Batali made an appearance on season 1 of The Next Iron Chef.

Who was the winner of season 1 of The Next Iron Chef?

Chef Michael Symon was the winner of season 1 of The Next Iron Chef.

In what city was The Next Iron Chef filmed?

The Next Iron Chef was filmed in Los Angeles, California.

Who were the judges for season 1 of The Next Iron Chef?

The judges for season 1 of The Next Iron Chef were Donatella Arpaia, Jeffrey Steingarten and Michael Ruhlman.

How many episodes were in season 1 of The Next Iron Chef?

There were 5 episodes in season 1 of The Next Iron Chef.

How many dishes did the contestants have to make in the first challenge of the season?

The contestants had to make two dishes in the first challenge of the season.

What was the theme of the fourth episode of season 1 of The Next Iron Chef?

The theme of the fourth episode of season 1 of The Next Iron Chef was "fusion".

Which episode featured the "secret ingredient" of beef tongue?

The fourth episode of season 1 of The Next Iron Chef featured the "secret ingredient" of beef tongue.

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