It's hot in the arena when Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three spice experts from across the US to attempt to take down Chef Alex. Chefs from Arizona, Washington DC, and California are each ready to show Alex and the judges their unique take on spice. Their strategy picking ingredients in round one could help them succeed, but will it be enough to get them a win in the second round. Judges Antonia Lofaso and Bricia Lopez will determine which chef can stand the heat and take the win.

A trio of regional Italian cuisine experts unite to challenge Alex Guarnaschelli. They devise a plan in round one, then in round two, one expert faces off against Alex in her kitchen, judged by Antonia Lofaso and Evan Funke.

Host Eric Adjepong brings in three lobster specialists from Maine, New York, and Connecticut to face Chef Alex Guarnaschelli in two boiling hot rounds of culinary competition. As they prove their skill with the king of crustaceans, judges Antonia Lofaso and Esther Choi see if anyone can sink their claws into Alex's reputation.