'Chopped: Military Salute' Judges Include Food Network Stars and Culinary Experts

Apr. 25 2023, Published 1:15 p.m. ET

Thanks to Food Network's hit collection Chopped, food aficionados and culinary mavens were in a position to exhibit combine random substances to create magnificent dishes.

Over the years, Chopped has observed its justifiable share of spinoffs comparable to All-Stars, Tournament of Stars, Impossible, and more. This time round, the Food Network is ushering in a new derivative that highlights military chefs proving their experience in the kitchen. Welcome to the era of Chopped: Military Salute.

During the pageant,16 military chefs from the Army, the Marines, and the Navy will struggle it out for the likelihood to win $75,000 that can be donated to charity.

While foodies are excited to get to know the cooks, many fans are excited to be told who shall be judging the competition. Since Chopped is known to have some of the absolute best culinary abilities offering comments, fanatics are excited to see if Food Network veterans will make the lower.

Here’s the 4-1-1 on the judges of Chopped: Military Salute.

1. Sunny Anderson

First up, we've got the super-talented Sunny Anderson. Sunny, who prides herself on being an Air Force veteran, is one in all the culinary international's shining stars. The star has seemed on numerous food-focused TV systems on Food Network and past. She's also the writer of the New York Times bestseller Sunny's Kitchen.

2. Alex Guarnaschelli

Next, now we have Alex Guarnaschelli. The Food Network veteran is a chef and TV host. Alex has seemed on more than a few systems including Chopped, Iron Chef America, Supermarket Takeout, and more.

3. Scott Conant

Scott Conant joins the record of judges we will see throughout Chopped: Military Salute. Scott is a culinary skilled and restauranteur in the back of the success of Alto, Mora Italian, Cellaio, and extra. Scott has additionally sprinkled his magic in the publishing space and has revealed 4 cookbooks.

4. Eric Adjepong

Hello Chef Eric Adjepong! The Ghanian chef has finished an amazng job sharing West African cuisine with the plenty. Like the aforementioned judges, Eric has additionally judged meals pageant presentations in the previous together with Bravo's Top Chef and Top Chef: All Stars.

5. Cliff Crooks

Next up, now we have Cliff Crooks. Cliff is a culinary superstar in his personal proper. He recently serves as the culinary director at the BLT Restaurant Group in New York City. Cliff has also been cooking in kitchens for over 20 years together with NYC's Blue Water Grill, Gramercy Tavern, and extra, per his Food Network profile.

6. Amanda Freitag

Joining the list of Chopped: Military Salute judges is Chef Amanda Freitag. She has seemed in different culinary displays, including Chopped, Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America, and America's Next Iron Chef. She's also the author of the e book The Chef Next Door: A Pro Chef's Recipe for Fun, Fearless Home Cooking.

7. Tiffani Faison

Last but by no means least, we have now Tiffani Faison. The chef and restaurateur recently owns Sweet Cheeks Q. Tiffani is also the champion of Tournament of Champions Season Three and competed on Bravo's Top Chef Season 1.

Catch the premiere of Chopped: Military Salute on April 25, 2023, at Eight p.m. EST on Food Network.

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