America's Culinary Cup

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America's Culinary Cup
Genre Reality competition
Presented by
Judges
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes1
Production
Executive producers
  • Padma Lakshmi
  • Susan Rosner Rovner
Production companies
  • Delicious Entertainment
  • Aha Studios
Original release
Network CBS
ReleaseMarch 4, 2026 (2026-03-04) –
present

America's Culinary Cup is an American reality competition cooking show television series that premiered on CBS on March 4, 2026. The series is hosted and judged by Padma Lakshmi.

Contents

Format

Production

On April 17, 2025, it was announced that CBS had ordered the series with Padma Lakshmi as the host and judge and executive producer. It is a production of former NBCUniversal chairman Susan Rosner Rovner's AHA Studios, making Rovner's return to network television following her departure from NBC in 2023. [1] [2] [3] On November 17, 2025, it was announced that the series would premiere on March 4, 2026. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] On January 23, 2026, the judges, Michael Cimarusti and Wylie Dufresne, were announced. [11] [12] On April 3, 2025, the chefs were announced. [13] [14]

Chefs

Contestant [13] [14] AgeAccolade [13] [14] Hometown/Home country [13] [14] Result
Rochelle DanielTBAArizona Culinary Hall of Fame Flagstaff, Arizona Eliminated March 4
Russell JacksonTBA James Beard nominee New York City, New York
Philip TessierTBA Bocuse d'Or silver medalist Napa, California
Sol HanTBA James Beard nominee New York City, New York
Kim AlterTBA James Beard nominee San Francisco, California Participating
Katie Button TBA James Beard winner Asheville, North Carolina Participating
Keith CorbinTBA James Beard nominee Los Angeles, California Participating
Diana Dávila TBA James Beard nominee Chicago, Illinois Participating
Michael Diaz de LeonTBA Michelin-starred chef Denver, Colorado Participating
Beverly Kim TBA Michelin-starred chef Chicago, Illinois Participating
Buddha Lo TBA Michelin-starred chef New York City, New York Participating
Chris MorganTBA Michelin-starred chef McLean, Virginia Participating
Matt PetersTBA Bocuse d'Or gold medalist Austin, Texas Participating
Malyna SiTBA Michelin-starred chef Jackson, Wyoming Participating
Cara StadlerTBA James Beard nominee Madison, Connecticut Participating
Emily YuenTBA James Beard nominee New York City, New York Participating

Elimination table

PlaceContestantEpisodes
12345
TBAKimWINTBATBATBATBA
TBAKatieWINTBATBATBATBA
TBAKeithWINTBATBATBATBA
TBADianaWINTBATBATBATBA
TBAMichaelWINTBATBATBATBA
TBABeverlySAFETBATBATBATBA
TBABuddhaWINTBATBATBATBA
TBAChrisSAFETBATBATBATBA
TBAMattSAFETBATBATBATBA
TBAMalynaSAFETBATBATBATBA
TBACaraWINTBATBATBATBA
TBAEmilyWINTBATBATBATBA
13SolOUT
14PhilipOUT
15RussellOUT
16RochelleOUT

Episodes

No.Title  [15] [16] Original release date  [15] [16] U.S. viewers
(millions)		Rating/share
(18-49)
1"Spoiled for Stroganoff"March 4, 2026 (2026-03-04)TBDTBA
2"Meat the First Commandment"March 11, 2026 (2026-03-11)TBDTBA
3"Call Aunt Quail"March 18, 2026 (2026-03-18)TBDTBA
4"Lets Get Saucy"March 25, 2026 (2026-03-25)TBDTBA

Critical response

References

  1. ↑ White, Peter (September 10, 2024). "Padma Lakshmi & Susan Rovner Cook Up Competition Series For CBS As Former NBCU Chief Dishes Up First Project Under New Production Banner". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  2. ↑ "CBS Orders "America's Culinary Cup," A New High-Stakes Culinary Showdown from Renowned Food Expert Padma Lakshmi" (Press release). CBS. April 17, 2025. Retrieved March 4, 2026– via The Futon Critic.
  3. ↑ White, Peter (April 17, 2025). "America's Culinary Cup From Padma Lakshmi & Susan Rovner Lands Greenlight At CBS". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  4. ↑ "CBS Announces Its 2025-2026 Primetime Schedule" (Press release). CBS. May 7, 2025. Retrieved March 4, 2026– via The Futon Critic.
  5. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 7, 2025). "CBS 2025-26 Schedule: FBI Block On Monday, NCIS Tuesday, Donnie Wahlberg Back In Blue Bloods Slot As Part Of Bruckheimer Friday". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  6. ↑ "CBS Unveils Fall Primetime Premiere Dates for the 2025-2026 Season" (Press release). CBS. July 11, 2025. Retrieved March 4, 2026– via The Futon Critic.
  7. ↑ Petski, Denise (July 11, 2025). "CBS Fall Premiere Dates: Watson, FBI, Ghosts All NCIS Tuesday, Matlock, Boston Blue, More". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  8. ↑ "CBS Announces Its 2025-2026 Midseason Primetime Schedule" (Press release). CBS. November 17, 2025. Retrieved March 4, 2026– via The Futon Critic.
  9. ↑ Petski, Denise (November 17, 2025). "CBS Midseason Premiere Dates Include CIA & Y: Marshals; Watson Moves, Tracker Shifts". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Video: "America's Culinary Cup" Official Trailer Premieres March 4, 2026" (Press release). CBS. February 12, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026– via The Futon Critic.
  11. ↑ ""America's Culinary Cup" Announces Chefs Michael Cimarusti and Wylie Dufresne to Join Padma Lakshmi as Judges in the Ultimate Culinary Arena" (Press release). CBS. January 23, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026– via The Futon Critic.
  12. ↑ Petski, Denise (January 23, 2026). "CBS Reveals America's Culinary Cup Judges". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  13. 1 2 3 4 ""America's Culinary Cup" Announces the Award-Winning Chefs Invited to Compete for the Biggest Prize in Culinary Television History" (Press release). CBS. January 27, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026– via The Futon Critic.
  14. 1 2 3 4 Tinoco, Armando (January 27, 2026). "America's Culinary Cup Season 1 Cast Photos: All The Chefs Confirmed For CBS Cooking Competition". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  15. 1 2 "AMERICA'S CULINARY CUP (CBS)". The Futon Critic . Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  16. 1 2 "America's Culinary Cup Season 1 Episode Guide". Gracenote . Retrieved March 4, 2026.
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