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20 Episodes 2008 - 2008
Episode 1
Fri, Jan 25, 200822 mins
A breast cancer survivor, her adopted daughter, and their two friends team up with the Take Home Chef for a culinary adventure! Curtis Stone kindly treats four lovely ladies to a day at the spa and a meal that treats the taste buds and nourishes the body
Episode 2
Wed, Feb 20, 200821 mins
Responding to a call for help, Curtis cruises over to the California Highway Patrol to surprise an unsuspecting patrolman. Officer Omar has sent Curtis a tape requesting his culinary expertise to cook a going away meal for the division's cherished leader and mentor, Captain Sutherland. Omar is taken completely by surprise when Curtis casually walks in on a CHP training session and offers to help say farewell to the captain in style. The officers send Curtis to a secluded lot nearby to get a head start on the big surprise meal. Omar joins Curtis to give a helping hand and learn a thing or two about cooking. He attempts to learn his way around the grill, but ultimately Lieutenant Omar has to call for some culinary back up! Additional officers arrive to lend their help and assist Curtis in cooking some prime rib over an open rotisserie along with grilling shrimp skewers. As time runs short, Curtis and the guys rush back to the office - sirens and all - to knock the socks off of Captain Sutherland! She is greeted with a hearty "surprise" right before the entire division digs in to the roast beef sandwiches topped with arugula, tomatoes, and horseradish sauce. In addition, there are rosemary-skewered shrimps and a homemade dessert - both the rhubarb ice cream and the cones. For a job well done Curtis is given a warm round of applause and made an honorary member of the CHP!
Episode 3
Fri, Jan 11, 200822 mins
Curtis Stone pulls off another successful supermarket surprise when he bumps into a young mother and her baby as they shop. Curtis and Candice later mix up a gourmet dinner along with a dessert sure to make her husband blush!
Episode 4
Fri, Jan 18, 200822 mins
Amanda has lost an amazing 190 pounds and Curtis Stone has come to award a spectacular meal to the husband who supported her. Amanda exchanges a day at the office for a day in the kitchen as she and Curtis cook an unforgettable meal.
Episode 5
Fri, Jan 4, 200822 mins
Griff is ready to pop the big question to his girlfriend Kristine and has commissioned Curtis Stone to set the mood with a wonderful meal. After a suspense-filled day of cooking, Curtis prepares the way for the most memorable day of the couple's lives!
Episode 6
Fri, Jan 4, 200822 mins
Curtis Stone steps into the kitchen and hits a homerun when he picks up baseball fanatic Shirliza in the grocery store. Curtis celebrates the American past time by treating Shirliza and husband Seth to a game of catch and a hot dog picnic in the park.
Episode 7
Fri, Feb 22, 200822 mins
Surf's up as the Take Home Chef grabs a surfer, a board, and some fresh ingredients and heads to world famous Venice Beach. Curtis creates a menu for two beach-loving siblings that's filled with brotherly love.
Episode 8
Fri, Feb 29, 200822 mins
Responding to a letter he's received, Curtis starts the day at New Salem Church. Mike, the choir director, has written to Take Home Chef in hopes of cooking something special for his pastor.
Episode 9
Fri, Jan 11, 200822 mins
Down in the Big Easy, Curtis Stone finds a kind-hearted Hurricane Katrina survivor who isn't afraid to roll up her sleeves. For all that she and her family have been through, Curtis serves them up some out-of-the-ordinary delicacies.
Episode 10
Sun, Feb 8, 2026
Episode 11
Mon, Feb 11, 200824 mins
In New Orleans Curtis decides to peruse a local farmers market. When Nick sees the Take Home Chef standing in front of him, he drops the huge watermelon he'd been holding. The two share a laugh at the fruity fumble and then agree to cook a wonderful dinner for Nick and his fiancée, Stefanie. The couple was planning to wed at the time Hurricane Katrina stuck, so they had to reluctantly put their plans on hold. Before Nick and Curtis cruise the Mississippi River, Curtis discusses a menu of tomato consommé, barbequed shrimp, and bananas foster. After arriving on the other side, Nick takes Curtis on a tour of Mardi Gras World, the year-round home of all Mardi Gras floats. Curtis turns the warehouse into a kitchen as he sets up shop to cook amidst the sea of parade floats. Meanwhile, Nick devises a plot to get Stefanie to drop by. Expecting to give Nick's car a jumpstart, she arrives and is surprised to see Curtis and crew. Finally, the couple enjoys a parade of delicious food that delights the taste buds and honors Nick and Stefanie's perseverance.
Episode 12
Fri, Feb 1, 200822 mins
Looking for an extraordinary day, Curtis Stone heads to a New Orleans night club and surprises local magician Magic Mike. They head back to Mike's place in the French Quarter where Curtis gets a lesson in sleight of hand, then cooks up a magical meal.
Episode 13
Fri, Jan 25, 200822 mins
Curtis Stone heads to a ranch in southern California to wrangle some delicious grub for a cowboy and his wife. Curtis cooks a wonderful seafood meal to celebrate the couple's ten-year anniversary.
Episode 14
Fri, Feb 15, 200822 mins
Curtis designs a menu of Orange Chicken, special stir-fried rice, and a dessert of tempura strawberries with chili and lime marscarpone dip.
Episode 15
Fri, Feb 8, 200822 mins
Curtis and Lisa sport stylish aprons and get started on the menu. Curtis dishes out a grilled opakapaka fish over grilled fennel and onions, sharp English cheddar with a port jelly reduction, and "the best upside-down apple tart in the world".
Episode 16
Fri, Mar 7, 2008
Episode 17
Fri, Feb 29, 200822 mins
East meets west as Curtis Stone brings a taste of Greece to an RV park in Santa Fe. Kevin and Tara's family delights in some Mediterranean munchies and a spicy hot chocolate dessert!
Episode 18
Fri, Feb 8, 200822 mins
Curtis Stone is in the southwest ready to surprise the Santa Fe fire department with a smoking hot meal. He teams up with one of the firefighters to cook up a three-course meal that is sure to set off a few fire alarms!
Episode 19
Fri, Feb 1, 2008
Episode 20
Fri, Mar 7, 200822 mins
During the peak of the Indian Market festival in Santa Fe, NM, Curtis Stone picks up a local artist named Darren. Here, the art of cooking is showcased as Curtis carefully crafts a New Mexico-themed dinner for Darren and his family.