Welcome to the House of Knives

In the series premiere, host Scott Conant summons six of the world's most prestigious and talented chefs to the House of Knives arena for the groundbreaking competition where culinary skill meets strategy. Chefs must create dishes using a signature ingredient in hopes of impressing Culinary Council members Conant, Judy Joo and Marcus Samuelsson. After the winning contender becomes the very first to sit on the throne and the least successful is banished, nerves are rattled as a culinary legend enters the arena and joins the competition. In the next round, a huge advantage is given to the chef who demonstrates the best mastery of spicy cuisine.