What We Learned from the Iron Chef Gauntlet Season 2 Premiere

If you like to watch cooking shows, you’re probably a fan of Iron Chef Gauntlet. Season 2 premiered on April 4th, and there are a couple of things that became readily apparent, almost as soon as the show started. First and foremost, Bobby Flay is no longer in the picture. In addition, it’s obvious that this season is going to be a lot more challenging than the last edition of the show ever was. In fact, those challenges started early with the first episode

The very first edition of the second season was forcing contestants to think outside the box. They had to make a dish and they could only use one protein in order to do it. This might sound relatively simple, but being forced to create a dish out of just one main ingredient can be exceptionally difficult, even under normal circumstances. Imagine what it must be like when you’re in this type of situation, competing against other individuals for your opportunity to remain on the show and come back again for the next one.

The truth is, that’s the whole point of the show itself. The contestants that make it on the show obviously have some skills, or they wouldn’t have even made it that far. With that being said, it’s a lot different cooking in one’s own kitchen or even cooking professionally than it is when it comes to creating a meal in this type of environment. Contestants learned in this first episode just how different it really was. They had to deal with time constraints that were just absurd, in addition to being told what they were allowed to cook with. It was then their job to create something that would work. If that doesn’t go far enough to make someone nervous, the very idea that they are competing against their own peers takes things up another notch. The real kicker, however, is the realization that if they don’t outperform these individuals, they won’t be coming back for the next competition.

Of course, the chefs don’t just have to compete with each other. They also have to beat out the Iron Chefs that have already secured the title, three of them to be exact. This show might be described as a game show combined with a cooking show, with a little bit of survival instinct thrown in for good measure.

So, what was really learned from the season 2 premiere? It’s obvious that there are some standout individuals that have what it takes to make it and it’s also obvious that others don’t. The season promises to be challenging, and even funny at times. If the rest of the season is anything like the first episode, it’s worth tuning into. This is especially true for anyone that really enjoys cooking shows and likes to watch these types of competitions. However, the show seems entertaining enough to hold the attention of most individuals, even if they don’t traditionally like these types of shows. Either way, you would be doing yourself a favor to tune in and decide for yourself whether or not the show is worth watching.