Chef Swap at the Beach

Chef Swap at The Beach is a unique competition show like you’ve never seen before. It’s hard enough for chefs to complete their perfect dish in 60 minutes, and then we made each swap kitchens! In each episode two chefs will go head to head, learning to navigate a new kitchen and utilizing their chosen ingredient in the dish challenge with a clock ticking away. Like a fish out of water, see which chef can prevail in each episode of Chef Swap at The Beach!

Chef Swap at the Beach Season 1 release dates →

1. S1 E6

   E6

   6. Big Mike's / Hook & Barrel

   Finale 4 years ago
2. S1 E5

   E5

   5. Sea Captain's House / 44 & King

   4 years ago

   Things are heating up in Myrtle Beach, S.C., when Amanda Freitag challenges Sea Captain’s House to go against 44 & King in a surf-and-turf chef swap.

3. S1 E4

   E4

   4. Perrone's / Bistro 217

   4 years ago

   As part of a cocktail challenge, Amanda has Perrone’s and Bistro 217 switch locations in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

4. S1 E3

   E3

   3. Tidal Creek / Bonfire Taqueria

   4 years ago

   Tidal Creek and Bonfire Taqueria trade kitchens in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for a burger chef challenge. Amanda Freitag serves as the host as the two chefs compete to create the best burger.

5. S1 E2

   E2

   2. Ciao / Drift

   4 years ago

   In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Ciao and Drift compete in a Lunch Chef Swap Challenge, which is hosted by Amanda Freitag. Will the pressure of working in each other’s kitchens be too much for these two chefs?

6. S1 E1

   E1

   1. Johnny D's / Winna's Kitchen

   4 years ago

   Chef Amanda kicks things off with a bang as she swaps Chef Jamie Daskalis of high-volume breakfast spot, Johnny D's, with Chef Jess Sagun of eclectic downtown bistro, Winna's Kitchen for a head-to-head Breakfast Chef Swap Challenge. Find out who will take home the inaugural Chef Swap Knife!

Chef Swap at the Beach Season 2 release dates →

1. S2 E7

   E7

   7. 3 Veggies 3 Ways

   2 years ago

   Chef Mason is ready to go green as Chef Jordan Lazarus of Lekker Eats swaps with Chef Mike Mammola of Zardin to create a vegetarian paradise of three vegetables presented in three different ways. That's nine good-for-you moments.

2. S2 E6

   E6

   6. Steak and Eggs

   2 years ago

   Who says steak and eggs have to be boring? Certainly not Chef Mason as he challenges Chef Derick Carrozza of Filet's and Chef Casey Blake of Drunken Jack's to both bring their "A-game" in each other's kitchens. Or should we say "E-game"?

3. S2 E5

   E5

   5. Entrée with a Spicy Side

   2 years ago

   Chef Jerrett King of O.A.K. Prime and Chef Dan Sheppard of Inlet Prohibition are ready to trade restaurants and wow our judges with their take on an Entree with a Spicy Side. Which chef brought enough heat to win the Chef Swap Knife?

4. S2 E4

   E4

   4. Meat Appetizer Duo

   2 years ago

   It's time to bring the meats as Chef Mason tastes Meat Appetizer Duos from Chef Terry Flores of Rivertown Bistro and Chef Justin Feasel of Fire and Smoke. Both chefs go above and beyond to wow the judges with their carnivorous specials.

5. S2 E3

   E3

   3. Spooky Cocktails and Southern Sandwiches

   2 years ago

   It's beginning to look a lot like Halloween as Chef Mason challenges neighbors Chef Ben Flores of Crafty Rooster and Chef Danny Jira of Hop N Wich to cook up a Southern Sandwich, a side of signature Mac-and-Cheese, and a spooky cocktail.

6. S2 E2

   E2

   2. Catch and Cook!

   2 years ago

   Chef Vincent Tumminello of Bar 1912 and Chef Rex McKinney of Dead Dog Saloon face off in a Catch and Cook challenge. Whatever fish the judges catch, the chefs have to cook. Which chef will hook the Chef Swap Knife?

7. S2 E1

   E1

   1. Lunch Plate Special Showdown

   2 years ago

   New host Chef Mason Zeglen dives deep into the heart of Myrtle Beach with two very special, family-run restaurants. Fiesta Mexicana's Chef Gabe Hernandez swaps kitchens with Chef Jonathan Glass of Nonna's Taste of Italy for a Lunch-Plate-Special showdown. Who will bring home the Chef Swap Knife?

Chef Swap at the Beach Season 3 release dates →

1. S3 E7

   E7

   7. BBQ Cookoff!

   2 years ago

   In this special one-hour episode of Chef Swap at the Beach, we follow two talented culinary students from the International Culinary Institute in Myrtle Beach. Sundy Barth and Charlie Unger, each guided by their culinary mentors, take on an exciting BBQ challenge, showcasing their unique heritages and skills in this head-to-head battle.

2. S3 E6

   E6

   6. Spicy Fusion Challenge

   2 years ago

   Swapping chefs, Kamal Fraser from Caribbean Jerk and Aquib Ahmed from Bombay at the Beach, will be bringing all their spices to the table as they are challenged to create a masterpiece using ingredients from our special tropical fruit basket and in this flavorful face-off.

3. S3 E5

   E5

   5. Farmers Market Basket Challenge

   2 years ago

   Chefs Paul Kelly Renault from Chive Blossom and Steve Brown from The Brentwood will swap kitchens and create culinary masterpieces using all of the fresh, local ingredients in our farmer's market basket.

4. S3 E4

   E4

   4. 3-Course Club Dinner

   2 years ago

   Tee off for a culinary challenge like no other on Chef Swap at the Beach as Chef Martin Graham from Pine Lakes Country Club and Chef Kenny Adams from Wild Wing Golf Course swap kitchens to craft the ultimate three-course country club dining experience. With perfectly paired wines, these chefs will aim for a hole-in-one with their gourmet creations.

5. S3 E3

   E3

   3. Big Bad Brunch

   2 years ago

   Chef Jason Trinh of JEM Social and Chef Billy Horner of Rustic Table face off in a Big Bad Brunch Challenge. Both swapping chefs will try to bring home the bacon (and eggs) as they compete for the coveted Chef Swap knife.

6. S3 E2

   E2

   2. Boozy Burger Battle

   2 years ago

   It's a sizzling showdown as Chef Steve Hock from Hippie Hen House and Chef Ivan Almeida from Whiskey Roots head to each other's restaurants to craft the best burger at The Beach in this "Boozy Burger Battle".

7. S3 E1

   E1

   1. Lunch Date Special

   2 years ago

   Host Mason Zeglen is back with fellow judges Johanna Wilson-Jones and Dylan Foster swapping Chef Richard Ward of Ritchie's General Store and Eatery with Chef Jef Cornelison of Hot Fish Club in this "Lunch Date Special".