Chopped After Hours

About Chopped After Hours

"Chopped After Hours" is a popular TV series released in 2015 that explores what the judges of the famous cooking competition show "Chopped" do after the cameras stop rolling. During each episode, the skilled chefs tackle the same ingredients that were a challenge for the competition contestants, keeping audiences entertained with their camaraderie, banter and unique culinary creations.

Making / Production

The making of 'Chopped After Hours' involves a team of experienced producers, directors, cinematographers, and editors. It is produced by Food Network, a cable channel dedicated to food and cooking. As is with many cooking show productions, sets are designed like a high-end kitchen, with high-quality shooting equipment to capture every detail of the cooking process.

Actors

• Ted Allen: He serves as the host of the show, maintaining a fun and relaxed atmosphere where the judges freely display their culinary expertise. Ted Allen's congenial nature made him very suited to the role.
• Maneet Chauhan: As one of the recurring judges, Maneet often shows off her mastery in Indian fusion cuisine, bringing a different flavor to the show.
• Geoffrey Zakarian: Known for his impeccable culinary skills, Geoffrey often exhibits his prowess with French cuisine on the program.
• Amanda Freitag: A New York chef known for her wholesome American dishes, Amanda lights up the show with her passion for food.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The idea for Chopped After Hours was inspired by the off-camera antics of the judges during breaks in the Chopped filming.
• The judges in Chopped After Hours are some of the same judges seen on the original series, Chopped.

Music, Soundtrack

• The show primarily uses light and perky soundtracks to maintain a fun and casual atmosphere.
• Occasionally, intense music is also played to echo the competition on the original Chopped series.