Wed Apr 16 12:50:00 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
**Martha Stewart and José Andrés to Ignite the Kitchen in New NBC Cooking Competition “Yes, Chef!”**
NEW YORK – Get ready for culinary drama! NBC’s highly anticipated new cooking competition, “Yes, Chef!”, premieres Monday, April 28th at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The show features 12 talented but temperamental chefs battling it out for a $250,000 grand prize under the watchful eyes of culinary icons Martha Stewart and José Andrés.
The sneak peek reveals a series far beyond a typical cooking show. While contestants will showcase impressive culinary skills, the real challenge lies in overcoming personal issues hindering their careers. Stewart and Andrés will push the chefs to confront their flaws, be it perfectionism, stubbornness, or hot tempers, all while delivering sage advice and guidance.
Each episode presents two challenges: a team exercise testing leadership, followed by a head-to-head cook-off for the “Most Valuable Chef” (MVC). A unique twist involves a difficult decision that impacts eliminations.
Beyond the competition, “Yes, Chef!” promises a captivating dynamic between Stewart and Andrés, who themselves engage in playful banter while providing expert critiques. Stewart, admitting to her own perfectionism, anticipates significant improvement among the contestants.
“This is more than a competition,” Andrés stated. “It’s a chance to transform their careers and themselves.”
“Yes, Chef!” will air on NBC following new episodes of “The Voice” and will be available to stream on Peacock the following day.
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