Knife Fight

In the series premiere, The Gorbals in downtown Los Angeles is about to become a battlefield. All-Star British gastropub food master Brendan Collins takes on hyper-competitive Frenchman David Feau for Los Angeles-area bragging rights! The problem is they're only going to have one hour to brainstorm and prepare a five-star meal. Chef and host Ilan Hall is joined by celebrity judges Jeanne Kelley, Eric Wareheim and Bijou Phillips for a classic clash between Britain and France. See what the competitors whip up with special ingredients razor clams and live catfish.

Ray's and Stark Bar executive chef Kris Morningstar battles it out with his friend, "Top Chef" cooking competition veteran, CJ Jacobson of The Mercantile. The chefs must tackle white truffles, kohlrabi and ridgeback shrimp. But will one chef be up to the task when he realizes he's allergic to a main ingredient? Guest judges include Lou Amdur and Bad Religion's Brett Gurewitz.

It's Southern California versus Northern California when Wilshire chef Nyesha Arrington of "Top Chef" takes on James Beard Award nominee, Chris Kobayashi of Artisan Restaurant in Paso Robles. In this battle, the chefs must tackle Hawaiian Kampachi and braised lamb neck. Will this one be too close to call? Judging the culinary experience is actor Elijah Wood and food editor at "LAist" Krista Simmons.

Aussie chef Jordan Toft leaves his restaurant Eveleigh on the Sunset Strip to combat pasta wizard Jason Neroni from Venice, California's Superba Snack Bar! The well-traveled duo brings a worldly flair to host Ilan Hall's awesome special ingredients: Hawaiian bigeye tuna, geoduck clams and acorn squash! The contestants seem confident, but it'll all come down to execution when one hour is put on the clock. See who impresses chefs Octavio Becerra and Eric Greenspan and actor Patrick Fugit in another epic showdown at The Gorbals!

Chef Jason Fullilove's artistic cuisine takes on Brandon Boudet's rustic cooking style in Ilan Hall's kitchen at The Gorbals. Which chef will win the bragging rights--and a cheap little knife? Guests Erika Christensen, Amy Scattergood and Eric Koston will be the judge of that!

Chef Trevor Rocco of Red Hill looks to seek revenge on Umami Burger's John Herndon as they tackle Japanese yams and Maitake mushrooms. It's a bare knuckles boxing version of cooking--that may all come down to the presentation! Guest judges include Lou Amdur and Bill Esparza.