The Chopping Block

The Chopping Block (2009)

EndedReality showFood

The high-profile chef Marco Pierre White will host a competition that takes place in the restaurants of New York City. Each week, the contestants will have to completely renovate, organize and develop a signature dish for a restaurant. The winners will have the chance to open their own restaurant.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E08Episode 8Jul 24, 2009
S01E07Episode 7Jul 17, 2009
S01E06Episode 6Jul 10, 2009
S01E05Episode 5Jul 3, 2009
S01E04Episode 4Jun 19, 2009
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The Chopping Block premiere?

The Chopping Block premiered on March 11, 2009.

Who were the hosts of The Chopping Block?

The hosts of The Chopping Block were Marco Pierre White and Curtis Stone.

What was the premise of The Chopping Block?

The Chopping Block was a reality cooking competition where couples ran their own restaurants and competed against each other.

How many couples competed on The Chopping Block?

The Chopping Block featured eight couples who ran their own restaurants.

Where was The Chopping Block filmed?

The Chopping Block was filmed in New York City.

Who were the judges on The Chopping Block?

The judges on The Chopping Block were Marco Pierre White and Mark Dacascos.

How many episodes were in the first season of The Chopping Block?

The first season of The Chopping Block consisted of seven episodes.

What was the prize for winning The Chopping Block?

The winning couple of The Chopping Block received $250,000.

Which celebrity chef made a guest appearance on The Chopping Block?

Guest appearances were made by Charlie Palmer and Rocco DiSpirito.

How was the winner of The Chopping Block selected?

The winner of The Chopping Block was selected through a combination of judges' scores and viewer votes.

What was the format of each episode of The Chopping Block?

Each episode of The Chopping Block featured a cooking challenge, a dinner service at the contestants' restaurants, and elimination of one couple.

How was the prize money awarded on The Chopping Block?

The prize money was awarded to the winning couple in installments over a certain period of time.

Was The Chopping Block renewed for a second season?

The Chopping Block was not renewed for a second season.

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