Around the World in 80 Plates
"Around the World in 80 Plates" is television show on Bravo which combines elements of "Top Chef" with "The Amazing Race" where 12 chef contestants travel the world competing in "Race"-like challenges as well as taking over restaurants and serving local diners a la "Top Chef". In each episode a different international location is featured including Hong Kong, London, Tuscany and Barcelona, and contestants will need to learn each location's culture, customs and cuisine to prepare a dinner service for the locals in which the diners decide the winner of each show's competition. The challenge winner gets immunity on the next episode while chefs are eliminated by their fellow contestants, similar to "Survivor". Ultimately the winner of each season takes home US$150,000 and a new car.
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- 2012-2012
- 1 season
- Bravo!
- Reality
- TV-PG
"Around the World in 80 Plates" is television show on Bravo which combines elements of "Top Chef" with "The Amazing Race" where 12 chef contestants travel the world competing in "Race"-like challenges as well as taking over restaurants and serving local diners a la "Top Chef". In each episode a different international location is featured including Hong Kong, London, Tuscany and Barcelona, and contestants will need to learn each location's culture, customs and cuisine to prepare a dinner service for the locals in which the diners decide the winner of each show's competition. The challenge winner gets immunity on the next episode while chefs are eliminated by their fellow contestants, similar to "Survivor". Ultimately the winner of each season takes home US$150,000 and a new car.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2012
Episode 1
London Calling
Wed, May 9, 2012 43 mins
Twelve Chefs begin the journey of a lifetime in London, England. On The Course, the chefs are immersed in the local food culture as they race in a pub crawl to win the Exceptional Ingredient. The tension rises quickly for one team as they unsuccessfully try and navigate the confusing streets of London. For The Takeover, the teams are sent to Gastropubs where they serve up authentic dishes to the British diners. Celebrity Chef, Nigella Lawson, joins the locals in choosing a favorite restaurant. Nigella Lawson serves as local food expert.
Episode 2
Forget Paris
Wed, May 16, 2012 43 mins
The eleven remaining chefs are off to Lyon where The Course will take them through the Beaujolais countryside. For The Takeover, the teams run bistros and serve traditional Lyonnais dishes, but one chef out smarts their fellow competitors by getting a traditional recipe from a local. Will the clever move pay off or will the chef go down in flames? Gregory Cuilleron serves as local food expert.
Episode 3
Something Smells Fishy
Wed, May 23, 2012 44 mins
On The Course in Spain, the chefs' knife skills are tested when they work alongside local fishermen on the docks of Barcelona. As they settle into their journey, the competition starts to get fierce and the banter is not so friendly. Acclaimed chef José Andrés joins the local diners in one of the world's best restaurants as the teams serve up Mediterranean cuisine. José Andrés serves as local food expert.
Episode 4
In and Out of Africa
Wed, May 30, 2012 44 mins
The chefs are off to Marrakech where The Course takes them on a perilous trip through the Medina. For The Takeover, the teams prepare a local favorite, tagine. Chef Moha Fedal serves as local food expert.
Episode 5
Tale of Two Villas
Wed, Jun 6, 2012 44 mins
In Florence, the Course starts with a scavenger hunt where the chefs get firsthand experience on the traditions of the local cuisine. With their new knowledge, they head to beautiful villas in the rolling hills of Tuscany to create Tuscan cuisine for the Takeover. One chef causes a disaster in the middle of the night and must confess to his fellow chefs.
Episode 6
Ciao Down
Wed, Jun 13, 2012 44 mins
The chefs shift gears and head north to Bologna where they tackle the local favorite, tortellini. Tempers flare between two chefs over past grievances and one of contestants is intent on taking a teammate down. Paul Bartolotta serves as local food expert.
Episode 7
Thai Breaker
Wed, Jun 20, 2012 44 mins
Exotic Thai markets and muddy rice paddies overwhelm one contestant, throwing her off course. The chefs hit the Thai streets to convince skeptical locals that their food is authentic.
Episode 8
Feeding the Demon
Wed, Jun 27, 2012 44 mins
The adventure continues as the contestants are forced to face "The Demon chef" and his gastronomically innovative cuisine. A teammate's lack of passion brings one contestant to a breaking point.
Episode 9
Cry for Me Argentina
Thu, Jul 12, 2012 44 mins
The chefs head south to take on the holy grail of South American cuisine: the Empanada. One chef nearly goes down in flames in the knockout battle to see who makes it to the final round while another's plan to send a competitor packing backfires.
Episode 10
A Winner Comes Home
Wed, Jul 18, 2012 44 mins
The final 3 chefs embark on the most important journey yet, the quest for ultimate victory. The contestants face their toughest critics yet, as the judges are a veritable who's who of Los Angeles' culinary community. It takes a trek from Southern to Northern hemispheres to determine who will win the final challenge.
