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Twelve hopefuls arrive in Los Angeles to compete for the ultimate prize: their own show on Food Network. The finalists meet mentors Alton Brown, Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay, who help prepare the finalists for their big debut at a Hollywood premiere party, where each contestant must prepare and present one party appetizer to Food Network executives Bob Tuschman and Susie Fogelson, as well as Hollywood insiders, including E!'s Ross Mathews, who help decide which contestants have a shot at becoming a Food Network Star. One finalist's dream ends here, and the remaining 11 continue their Star journey.
Original Release
06/01/2014
US Release
06/01/2014
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Bobby Flay | Self - Mentor |
| Giada De Laurentiis | Self |
| Alton Brown | Self - Mentor |
| Loreal Gavin | Butcher / Self - Contestant |
| Kenny Lao | Self - Contestant / Restaurant & Food Truck Owner |
| Sarah Penrod | Private Chef / Self - Contestant |
| Chris Kyler | Caterer / Self - Contestant |
| Donna Sonkin Shaw | Nutritionist / Self - Contestant |
| Reuben Ruiz | Restaurant Owner / Self - Contestant |
| Lenny McNab | Executive Chef / Self - Contestant |
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Bobby Flay | Self - Mentor |
| Giada De Laurentiis | Self |
| Alton Brown | Self - Mentor |
| Loreal Gavin | Butcher / Self - Contestant |
| Kenny Lao | Self - Contestant / Restaurant & Food Truck Owner |
| Sarah Penrod | Private Chef / Self - Contestant |
| Chris Kyler | Caterer / Self - Contestant |
| Donna Sonkin Shaw | Nutritionist / Self - Contestant |
| Reuben Ruiz | Restaurant Owner / Self - Contestant |
| Lenny McNab | Executive Chef / Self - Contestant |
| Christopher Lynch | Self - Contestant / Executive Chef |
| Nicole Gaffney | Personal Chef / Self - Contestant |
| Aryen Moore-Alston | Home Cook / Self - Contestant |
| Emma Frisch | Culinary Instructor / Self - Contestant |
| Luca Della Casa | Executive Chev / Self - Contestant |
| Yuval David | Self |
| Susie Fogelson | Self - Senior VP Marketing & Brand Strategy |
| Ross Mathews | Self - E! Personality |
| Bob Tuschman | Self - General Manager of Food Network |
| Melissa K. Randall | Panelist |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Dave Oliver | Executive Producer |
| Deborah Climie | Producer |
| Mike Galbicsek | Producer |
| Lindsay Russell | Producer |
| Andrew Sompels | Producer |
| Brynn Wexler | Producer |
| Kirsty Nordal | Producer |
