Name: America's Culinary Cup
Released: 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Padma Lakshmi, Michael Cimarusti, Wylie Dufresne

TV Show · Reality

An invitation-only cast of the nation's most decorated chefs embark on a one-of-a-kind competition designed to challenge their creativity, endurance, presentation, leadership and more.

2026 · 1h 4m

Starring Padma Lakshmi, Michael Cimarusti, Wylie Dufresne

EPISODE 1

Spoiled for Stroganoff

Sixteen of the nation's most talented chefs step into Padma Lakshmi's fiercely competitive arena to battle it out for the $1 million prize.
EPISODE 2

Meat the First Commandment

The chefs head to the farm, where they must break down a massive 250-plus-pound hind saddle of beef, then transform their cuts into unforgettable dishes for more than 100 meat-loving guests at the inaugural America's Culinary Cup Carnivore Classic.

Padma Lakshmi

Host
Michael Cimarusti

Host
Wylie Dufresne

Host
Padma Lakshmi

Producer
Susan Rovner

Producer
Kim Alter

Guest Star
Katie Button

Guest Star
Keith Corbin

Guest Star
Rochelle Daniel

Guest Star
Diana Davila

Guest Star
Michael Diaz De Leon

Guest Star

Information

Studio: CBS
Released: 2026
Rated: PG
Region of Origin: United States

Languages

Original Audio: English (United States)
Audio: English (United States) (AD, AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩)
Subtitles: English (United States) (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.
: Audio descriptions (AD) refer to a narration track describing what is happening on screen, to provide context for those who are blind or have low vision.

Season 1

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America's Culinary Cup

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