Teen Chopped – Food NetworkTelevision’s most challenging cooking show is ready for a little child’s play. The Food Network’s hit series, Chopped is set to introduce an another all new kid edition and casting calls for aspiring young chefs are happening now. Teen Chopped will be hitting the airwaves soon and interested boys and girls can submit themselves today for their shot at showing their cooking skills to millions of viewers and walking away with fabulous prizes.Teen Chopped will pit four culinary enthusiasts against each other in one of the most fun and creative cooking shows ever created. At the beginning of the show the chefs are given a basket full of four mystery ingredients that they must incorporate into their appetizer course. Most time the ingredients given would not ever be paired together which makes the task all the more challenging and exciting. After a twenty minute time limit the contestants must turn their dishes into the guest judges who judge each dish based on the criteria of taste, creativity and presentation, the judges then “chop” the worst dish and it’s chef. The three remaining contestants then move on to the thirty minute entree’ round where they are judged and one is eliminated once again. Finally two chefs remain standing for the desert round where the last contestant standing is named Chopped Champion. This cooking contest is a must for any young foodie and quite possibly the reality TV casting of the year.Teens interested in showing their skills for some of the most accomplished chef judges in the world and for the millions and millions of viewers watching at home can submit themselves for consideration for upcoming episodes today by heading here choppedcasting.com/special.php to fill out their casting application. We will keep you updated on all Chopped news right here so stay tuned for more details and leave a message below and tell us how you got into cooking and why you should be chosen for the new episodes of Teen Chopped.
Grayson PowellHello, My name is Grayson and I just started the Culinary program at Gloucester County Institute of Technology. I would absolutely LOVE to be a contestant on this show!! I am vibrant, enthusiastic, and I love this show. I feel that being a contestant on Chopped would help to further my skills as I work towards career that I’ve dreamed of for some time! Please consider me!! 0 Reply September 22, 2014
KHansenMy name is Kim and I am fifteen years old from San Diego. I would like to be in your competition because I want te experience of cooking under pressure because my life goal is to open my own restaurant some day. I have two years of culinary education from my high school and I often cook at home with my mom. I enjoy experimenting with my dishes and am well experienced in creating dishes from nothing with no recipe. 0 Reply September 19, 2014
britainHi I love to cook and I make dinner every night my mom dosen’t believe I can be on chopped I am 12 years old and also enjoy acting please consider. 0 Reply September 13, 2014
Franklin BaileyHi my name is Franklin and I am 14. I should be picked for chopped because i love to cook. I am awesome at cooking. I started cooking about 2 years ago then last year my parents separated and i used cooking to help me get over it. at home i take a basket and get my mom to put random thing in it and i act like i’m on chopped. I am an awesome cook and would be perfect for chopped. 0 Reply September 12, 2014
Maya BurdHi I am 11 turning 12 and i would love to be on this show. Cooking is my passion. even when I was 4 I would say I was going to be a chef. I love baking and cooking health meals. I think could win Teen Chopped. 0 Reply September 11, 2014
BreydonHi, my name is Breydon and I started cooking at the age of 6. I should be considered, because I am a 13 year old guy that wants to further my education, and later pursue my dream of becoming a professional chef. Thank you, and I pray to be one of the few considered teens out there. 0 Reply September 7, 2014
Ian MitroffThere is a good reason why my parents call me Chef Iggy, from a young age I had a love for food. My favorite teething toy was a rib bone. Ever sense I’ve been in love with things that come out of the kitchen and learning how to make them. Going to culinary school would be a dream come true. I like mixing flavors and unique foods together to create a whole new dish. Four instance, my ginger chicken pineapple dish that I created when I was seven. Chopped competitions happen a lot in our house but I would like to make it happen for real. Please choose me. 0 Reply September 5, 2014
TamiHi, my name is Tami, I am actually not the one who wants to enter I am doing this for my best friend morgan she is 13 about to turn fourteen and I want this to be her birthday present. Morgan started cooking at the age of about 7-8, she had always loved cooking and would watch her dad cook all the time. She seemed mesmerized by the idea and form of it and started cooking she soon got very talented at cooking and now she cooks every day. Morgan watches chopped all the time and tell me what she would make with the ingredients. She. Seems to really love cooking and it would mean the world to her if she got to show off her skills and make delicious meals. Morgan should be chosen not because she is unique but because she has a real love and passion for cooking and because not only is she an amazing chef but she is an amazing person overall I hope you can see that in her if you choose her. Thank you and I hope to be hearing from you soon. 0 Reply September 2, 2014
Christine JohnsonMy name is Christine Johnson 17 years old and from the nations capitol Washington, DC! I should be considered for this TV show because I’m a great cook and I have a strong passion for it. I’m a peoples person and friendly. I take well to criticism and I have a great attitude toward any situation you throw at me. Consider me I promise you wont regret it home phone: 202-486-8959 cell phone: 202-352-3739 0 Reply August 24, 2014
nicole kellerHi. My name is Nicole Keller. I am 13. I am going to be 14 in December. I absolutely LOVE to cook. I started at a very Young age, just helping my grandma in the kitchen. As I grew older, she taught me some of her recipes. I know I am not the best,but I would really like this opportunity. 0 Reply August 24, 2014
Zarria SmithMy name is Zarria Smith, I am 15 years old and found my passion for cooking at 9 years old. I live in Victorville California and cook every chance I get. I come from a very large close nit family and cooking is something we do daily. I would love the opportunity to further my cooking experiences in hopes that one day I will become a professional Chef. I live and breath the art of food, I am creative and love to serve and others. I volunteer on the weekends in shelters serving the less fortunate, I love to help others and try new things. Again I thank you for considering me for this extremely great opportunity. 0 Reply August 23, 2014
Jacob BraunHi i am 16 years old and in love with cooking my inspiration for cooking comes from my great grandma she is a down home southern cook because of her i started cooking and have been since i was like 10 that might not sound long but i can do alot i would be honored just to cook infront of the chopped chefs 0 Reply August 23, 2014
JadeHello. I have many experience I also cook dinner for my family, and I have credits in cooking and health foods class from a collage course I took, in acting as well as modeling, writing, and dancing. I’m very flexible and I have been living on a farm for most of my life, so I can easily jump over and climb on obstacles, as well as I am very good with set animals. I do most all of my own stunts, plus I am available at any point in time just give me a call! I have been in many call backs and many casters love me. I’m friendly with all the other actors, and I will be open for any opportunity, any role I would be fine with. I have a momager, and she is really good. She is also a professional makeup and hairdresser, if I ever need to do my own hair/makeup I will have her. I’m a natural healthy eater, no chocolate please! I love salad, which is why I can keep my good form. I am 5′ 3 1/2″. I have pretty long legs, and a pretty long waist too. My hair is naturally blonde, but turned more brown as I got older. I also had some natural redness from my family history in Scotland and Ireland. But now, my hair is a mix of red and bleach blonde. An autumn color. I wear contacts, and my eyes are sometimes green, sometimes blue. I am white with a slight tan, I weigh 114-124. I live in WY but if I get the part I would be willing to travel as far as it takes to be a part of this fabulous TV family! I will be 13 in November and my full name is: Jadeamberisasol Nicole PhilipsSkelton, this is the name I use, but it is not the same as my birth certificate. That says: Jade Nicole Skelton. I hope you consider me, as I am very helpful with really anything. Being a writer helps me get lost in the charecter, so every time I act I actually act, it seems like I am them cause I feel like i really am, getting lost in their story. Thank You for reading. If I get the role or not, please email me so I know what happens. 🙂 0 Reply August 23, 2014
careese broomehi my name is careese and i live in barbadoss i am 13 and i think that i should be a constest in this comption because i love to cook and it would be a good opptunity and it will really help me and my family 0 Reply August 17, 2014
careeese broomehi my name is careese i live in barbados i am 13 years old and i love to cook i hope that i can be on the show because it will be a great help for me and my family 0 Reply August 17, 2014
Stephanie DelgadoHi my name is Stephanie I love and live for cooking. Cooking isn’t a career I want to pursue it is my passion. My grandmother always told me that ever since I was a little girl I would love to see what wonderful smells were coming from the pots and pans. My father however believes that pursuing a culinary career is a joke, he wants me to be either a doctor or lawyer. Therefore, I would love to show him what I am capable of and that I have a future in culinary. Winning chopped will provide me with a scholarship to go to culinary school and let me be the first to college in my family. 0 Reply August 15, 2014
Leah TellerI should be considered because I am a unique, fun-loving teenager who`s got a major passion for cooking. I`d have fun with the competition but still try my best and produce an amazing dish. I also know that this would be an amazing experience for me that I would never forget. 0 Reply August 14, 2014
Claire RickmanHi my name is Claire I’m 12 years old I know it not a teen but i have been cooking for a long time I cook for my family, friends and sometimes my church. I love to cook and I want to be a chef. My whole family loves to cook and for a long time we have always spent every Saturday in the kitchen cooking. Cooking is my life and I would love to be on Chopped I watch all the times and I learn new ways to cook things and what not to do. I think you would love my cooking and I think I have what it takes to be on Chopped. Thank you 0 Reply August 12, 2014
crystal stonehello my name is crystal and i love to cook so much and i dont know why my parents think that its in my blood cause every time my grandma was in the kitchen i was always in there helping her but i have been helping my parents cook ever since she died in 2008 which brought everybody alot, i hope i get on the show to show my family that i can win so we can get a head stone on my grandmas grave thank you for reading this 0 Reply August 11, 2014
Denise BuchannonI am 12 years old my name is Denise Buchanan turnin 13 in November I love to cook I have been cooking since I was 6 years I know how to cook a lot I would love to be on your show I see all the kids on there and they are not compared to my cooking 0 Reply August 11, 2014
Tonysha MilesHi my name is tonysha miles I am 17 years old I have been cooking since I was ten years old. I want to go on chopped because I believe I have the heart and skills to win I am of the lest fortunate and minority group of America and without help I will never be able to make it to culinary school and live my dream of being a chef I really want this opportunity probably more than anybody 0 Reply August 11, 2014
Erica CruzHello, my name is Erica and I am 16. I live in South Texas and have loved cooking since the age of 6 years old. I can cook a variety of dishes from different cultures, due to my multicultural background. Being chosen would be a dream come true. 0 Reply August 9, 2014
makaylaHi my name is Makayla Rote I am 15 and love to cook I have been cooking with my dad my whole life I create a lot of my own recipies and my family loves the food I cook I have always wanted to be on chopped and now is my chance So please consider me for your new show its been a dream of mine for a long time now Thank you !!! 🙂 I am truly honored 0 Reply August 8, 2014
Andreana ReedHave you ever wondered what life had in books for you? Whether you planned on being a super hero or firefighter ever since you were a child? When I was 5 years old I began cooking using all the “adult” amenities which made me feel grown up. I am now 17 years old and in my last school year as a highschooler. I am still sold on going to college to be a chef. Currently I take the BOCES Culinary Arts program and have the highest score in the class and also received high honors in both BOCES and home school but I also received the highest ProStart Final grade out of the whole class. Most people tell me I am a high achiever but as I see it, I am building up for my future and if I cannot accomplish successfully now I will not be able to later. Even though I am unemployed I cook dinner every night and spice up different recipes I also cook for parties for family and friends. Cooking is a passion not a duty as others may see it. This opportunity to be on this show will not only give me the chance to challenge my cooking abilities but if I make it all the way through the reward will be not only be a great success but it would also help tremendously towards tuition for college. Challenges are made to build confidence not to feel as a failure. Life gives you challenges everyday and I feel I have the stamina and ability to be chosen to cook on this show and show my skills. 0 Reply August 8, 2014
TatymI’m 15, and going to be a sophmore this year. I’m the oldest of 5 kids which means I do A LOT of babysitting, which leads to cooking a lot. I have grown an immense passion for cooking, and now make dishes for my family nearly everyday. I love making home made pasta dishes, steak, creme brulee, and lots of other dishes. I am in the culinary arts program in my high school. My food is something that I know people enjoy, and I would love to inspire and help people through my food. 0 Reply August 8, 2014
Gwyneth H. Burgos-DealHello, as you can see from above, my name is Gwyn. I am 13 and in 8th grade. I am very mature for my age, and can sometimes be mistaken at 15.Cooking is my passion! Baking is my specialty and tasting the food is the best part. My favorite foods are lasagna and rice so I am good at cooking noodles and rice to perfection. I like to experiment with different recipes and am very bold with my food. I love to make my plates look pretty and presentable. I also like to make my food spicy.I love the show Chopped! I have watched every single episode and learned greatly from them. It is my dream to be on Chopped as a judge or contestant!! Every time my parents and I watched Chopped, I would always tell them how much I wanted to be on the show someday. I think I began to annoy them :D. I am okay with not winning, for it is the journey that counts the most. I would just love to at least have the learning experience under my belt. Winning would just be a bonus for me. Now don’t get me wrong, I would love to win but I’m not going to be a sore loser and quit cooking for the rest of my life if I lose. That would be absurd!Appearance Description: Height- 5’2 Ethnicity- I am a quarter Mexican but mostly Caucasian. DOB- October 4, 2000 Gender- FemaleThis is my first time auditioning or whatever you call this, so I apologize if the above isn’t enough information. So feel free to contact my mother for further information (or pictures).Thank you so much for your time! I greatly appreciate it :D!! I would like to say, “see you on the set” but I’m afraid that might seem to forward. I know there are a lot of other candidates, and would feel greatly honored to be one of the few chosen.Once again, I thank you! -Gwyn B-D 0 Reply August 7, 2014
Tania SantiagoHello, My name is Tania and i am 15 years old . When i was younger i used to stand right next to the best cook which was my grandma and watch her cook 5 different meals at once. I always loved cooking from meals to desserts anything that came to mind. I watch cooking shows everyday. I cook most of the time. I also love baking. It will mean the world to me if i got into this show i love watching it, and it would be a pleasure to be on the show. I go to a high school where my shop is culinary. They teach us very neat techniques and more. I WILL LOVE TO BE ONT THIS SHOW IT WILL MEAN THE WORLD TO ME. Sincerely, Tania Santiago 0 Reply August 6, 2014
tylerHi food network my name is tyler, my dream to become a chef all started when I first watched your network (about age 6) I was just amazed at all the different dishes these men and women could make so simply so like some of them I just started to throw things together and try to come up with the next best food item whether it was weird or not I was determined. I’m 18 now and still watch your shows to try to learn more things. I’ve worked at some of my local restaurants to try to pick up on some techniques. I’m planning on going to culinary school soon and hopefully studying abroad in Italy and opening my own resteraunt. So for you to pick me to come on your show would be a dream come true, even though im from a small town in nebraska and havent been to high end resteraunts I still know a lot about cooking good food that’s safe, delicious and worth every second of your time. The rewards don’t mean a lot to me, just coming on the show and cook for judges to let them know what I can do is amazing. The money would be a plus and the scholarship would help immensely. So all in all pick me to be your your next teen, I hope to hear from you soon. 0 Reply August 6, 2014
ZachHello my name is Zach I’m 14 almost 15 and I’ve had a passion for cooking since I was able to walk. I have to say one of my first and favorite experiences with food was when I was a baby and I wasn’t quite able to pick up jello with my fingers so I got mad and SLAMMED!!!!! my hands on my highchair and well I guess you could say I painted the kitchen and my parents with red jello..Aside from my violent food experiences I’m very creative and unique in my own way considering some times when I make food its great but sometimes if I try to create something different it turns into a chore rather than a dinner. I’m inspired by my parents and my brothers considering they let me borrow the kitchen to make my master piece dishes. What I find funny is since I’m 5’11” its a pain when I bend over to check my food I often hit my head on the overhang its more annoying then it is painful i would like to be a part of the Food Network teen chopped because I don’t get to show my true inner chef. Thank you for your time 0 Reply August 5, 2014
Samantha RenfroHello there my name is Samantha Renfro, I’m 14 I live in Indiana. I have been cooking since I was nine years old. My mother owns an In-House daycare. We are currently behind on our bills. I have been cooking for two weeks for two picky eaters. I normally cook lunch unless I’m in school, but then I cook dinner. I would love to show you what I am capable of. This chance would be 1 in a million. I look forward in seeing you guys soon. Take care.-Samantha 0 Reply August 5, 2014
JillianHi Food Network: I would love, love, love to be chosen to audition for Teen Chopped. I am 13; will be 14 in January 2015. I’ve been cooking mostly dinner (sometimee breakfast) for 2-3 years now. I love to try new recipes that are healthy and use different ingredients. I cook for my family as much as possibly- 1-2 dinners per week. I would be a good candidate for the show bacause I am creative and confident. Please email me back. Thank you!! 0 Reply August 4, 2014
Benjamin Elijah LockeHi, my name is Ben Locke, I’m from Hodgenville, Kentucky, born in Richmond, Virginia. I turn 18 on March 25th, 2015 and I met this person who watches the Chopped tv series all the time. I love to cook and improvising to what I have is a talent I have along with my aspiration for going into culinary arts and studying abroad when I go to college. I was telling her about the different types of dishes I’ve prepared randomly and this person I met told me that she expected to see me on the show one day and I said I’ll give a try, so I’m going to start watching it more than other shows like cake boss and the taste to gain more knowledge ofhow the competition works but I would love to be a choice/candidate for chopped. 0 Reply August 4, 2014
Brenden SeewaldHi. I’m Brenden Seewald and I would love to be on Chopped. I has always been my dream to be able cook for people and have millions of people watch me cook! I’m 13 years old and currently I take summer cooking classes at SchoolCraft Collage. Since there are 4 Master Chefs at SchoolCraft in the country each one of them have complemented me. ‘There should be more advanced classes for you’, ‘your very good at cooking!’, ‘Your the best in the class!’. But as I was saying, I would love the opportunity to be on the show. Brenden S 0 Reply August 1, 2014
SyRusHi I think that I should be on the show because it would keep me motivated and it would be a good experience I am 13 turning 14 February 2015 so I hope I could try out when I turn 14 🙂 0 Reply August 1, 2014
Johnathan clarkHey there Food Network my name is Johnathan Clark I’m 16 I have been watching food network for a long time like I watch Bobby flay and chopped and dives diners and drive ins. I would love to take the opportunity to show that I have amazing cooking skills I can cook anything want shrimp scallops done want a steak done want chicken and waffles done. I will take any challenge and any person on to show I am King of Chopped. I also have a medical condition not bad but is diabetic. I have had these condition since i was ten. I can cook any sugar free and healthy. So please just think about possibly letting me cook for you. Please email me when you have a chance!!!!! 0 Reply July 31, 2014
Saddie TaylorDescription Female 12 yrs old (turning 13 yrs. old August 19th) African American Black hair brown eyes 5’1 State: TX 185 lbs. Home-schooled ( which helps me to be available most of the time) going to 8th grade I currently have a job doing an After-school Program and Summer Camp Program-About Me- My name is Saddie, I preferred to be called SaySay. I enjoy cooking; my creative side enables me to come up with unique meals and appetizers. I come from a family of four children and a HARD-WORKING mother. Because of my mother working as hard as she works, I will usually cook for her. I used to be very self-conscious about my cooking and I thought my family was lying to me about liking my creations. As time has been going by, I’ve realized that my creations and ideas are very good. I’ve been growing in knowledge watching Chopped, MasterChef, and Hell’s Kitchen.-Why I want to cook- I would like to be on Teen Chef because I believe that if given the chance, I could show people what I’m made of and what I have to offer. I truly do believe that this is my calling! When I’m cooking I feel like there is no gravity, like I’ve been set free or something. I believe that being on Teen Chef will help me to learn extra tips and provide me with more advice. I really would like to be picked for a challenge that I’m really ready to take on!!!~~Saddie~~ 0 Reply July 29, 2014
AutumHello I’m Autum and I’m 14 years old. I think I should be a chopped teen tournament contestant because I have a unique way if incorporating different food and flavors. I have been cooking since I was about eight years old starting with the supervision of my mother. I have been watching chopped since it started and was happy to see it’s branched into a tournament for teens. I can now complete full course meals that are not only good but fulfilling. I think that I will be great and I want to pursue a culinary career so I think this experience will show me just how good I am and teach me some valuable skills in the kitchen. Thank you for your consideration. 0 Reply July 28, 2014
Bryan MurphyHello Chefs, my name is Bryan and I am a 18 year old intrigued by food since the first day I stepped into the kitchen. I grew up watching my father make and smoke his homemade meats to perfection! I followed in his footsteps but want to take a much farther leap into the culinary field. I regularly cook and bake for friends and family, even go as far as waking up b4 school to bake gourmet cupcakes to hand out that day! I’m obsessed with creating elaquent dishes and mastering flavor combinations. That’s what draws me in the most about food, the creativity and genius thoughts put into it. I would be honored to be chosen to compete on Teen Chopped! 0 Reply July 25, 2014
RebeccaI’m Rebecca, I’m 15, and I’ve been watching Chopped religiously as long as I can remember. I’ve been tuning in to competition shows, not just food shows exclusively, forever and I always would always tell my mom that I wished I were old enough to compete, whether it was for Lingo, Chopped, or Deal or No Deal. Instead, I resorted to screaming at the television with my answers and ideas. This opportunity on Chopped, as cliche as it sounds, is my dream made into a reality. I’ve been practicing “Chopped” style cooking at home along with regular cooking, and I’ve made cake from scratch, caramel out of carrots, and one, I may say, unsuccessful savory chocolate-zucchini sauce for pasta (which my mom found in the fridge today and ate for dinner- sorry!) but I keep trying. I started cooking a couple years ago, and it was only for important holidays, but now it’s something I do on a regular basis and I love it. Kids my age go to the supermarket wanting chips and soda, but me? I want saffron and lobster tails (and I may or may not still be looking for some cheap vanilla beans). From what I can see, Chopped is not about winning or having the most outrageous culinary skills. Everyone goes home learning something new about cooking and having a good work ethic, even if they are chopped after the appetizer round. Simple can be fantastic, but safe can be detrimental. When I practiced, I had never made a meatball ever, but I managed to combine chicken nuggets, fried tortillas, and hot peppers into a meal my family said they would eat again. I’ve had enough of screaming at the television about who’s not cleaning the shrimp or what I would make with the ingredients; I think it’s finally my turn to be the one on the screen, and I’m ready for the challenge. 0 Reply July 24, 2014
Shelby RicheyI am a 17 year old aspiring chef. I am always willing and ready for any challenge set before me. I have been in a high school culinary program for two years now and will be assisting my culinary teacher this coming year. I feel that one of my strong suits is to be able to walk into a kitchen, see what is available and make a great meal. I would love the chance to to be challenged and show my skills on Chopped. 0 Reply July 21, 2014
JordanHi my name is Jordan I’m 13 and I live at home with my mom and 2 sisters. I have been cooking in the kitchen since I was 8. I am now cocidered one of the main cooks of my family.On most weeks I cook approximately 2-3 meals. It has been my dream being on Chopped so I was eager to find out they were doing the teen tournament .I love cooking and have lots of practice like preparing meals for get together and cooking for my family. 0 Reply July 21, 2014
Erin SchettingerHello chefs, My name us Erin Schettinger and I am 14 years old I’ve been cooking for as long as I can remember. When I was young and still today I had/ have medical problems. One of the problems,I had when I was younger was hip displasha which put me in a body cast that prevented me from moving. The days I spent unable to movie would watch emeril lagasse’s show on the food network and that was when I was three since then I’ve been cooking for my parents of with my dad. Thanks for reading, Erin 0 Reply July 20, 2014
Chloe PhamHello! My name is Chloe Pham. I am 18 years old and I am from Irvine, California. I have been watching Chopped ever since the first episode broadcasted, and I am a Food Network fanatic! Coming from a Vietnamese background, the people in my family, especially my mother, have provided me the tools, experience, and capability to cook delicious food! Watching shows on Food Network for the past 5 years has inspired me to venture out of the Vietnamese realm and cook and create dishes from all over the world as well! I am always in the kitchen with my mom preparing food for family meals, get-togethers, and many other festivities. I will be mentally prepared for this kind of competition because I am a competitive tennis player. I’ve been playing tennis since I was 10 years old, and with hard work and perseverance, I have been given the wonderful opportunity to play Division I tennis at UC Riverside this upcoming fall! Food and cooking is something I will always be associated for the rest of my life, and they are factors in my culture that I am so passionate about! It would be a dream come true if I could be a part of Teen Chopped! 0 Reply July 20, 2014
AinsleyHi I’m ainsley I’m eleven and would love to be on teen chopped.. But I was wondering if my age limits me and all the requirements!!! I have loved cooking and have been since I was 3, And to this day have been taking cooking classes as well as learning from my entire family who loves to cook! I would love if u would email me and please consider me for teen chopped!! Thanks! 0 Reply July 18, 2014
Madison ThompsonHello chefs, My name is Madison Thompson, I am 16 years old and just moved to North Carolina from Alaska. I moved to NC to live with my father, stepmother and four siblings, I came here to get a better education in culinary arts and to be a better chef. In Alaska I lived with my mother, stepdad, and two sisters. My cooking inspiration came from my mother for the most part and my culinary arts teacher in my 10th grade year. They taught me to cook and to put who I am into my food and to live my dreams and turn them to real life. In 10th grade I won first place in a skills USA compitition and made it to regions . The competition was between 9 other competitors and I cooked my heart out. I am passionate about my food and learning more about what I can do to make my food even better. Bring on chopped will give me the courage to keep cooking and keep chopping to perfection. I would use the money from chopped for two things; one to help my family with their daily bills. Being in a family of 7 is hard and I would love to help. My second thing I would spend the money on is my education. I am going to become a great chef, and some extra dollars will help me become that amazing chef. Being on chopped would be the universe to me. I’m chopping for success, so let’s begin! See you at the chopping block! Thank you chefs for your consideration. See you soon! -your next teen Chopped champion, Madison Thompson 0 Reply July 18, 2014
GianLuca Kasaimy name is GianLuca Kasai i’m 13 years old and i have been cooking since i was 5. i grew up in northern japan but in a latin family so i have been trained in many foods my grandmother from japan is an amazing cook and trained me in asian food, my colombian grandmother is a latin cook and we originate from the basque parts of france honestly cooking is my life i get every opportunity to cook. for the summer i make a catering business for money my family is everything for me but cooking is my life nothing more nothing less. 0 Reply July 18, 2014
Adam TapiaHello, My name is Adam, I am 15 years old. I have loved being in the kitchen with my mom and dad. My dad is a chef and ever since I could remember ,I have loved being with him while he is cooking. At the age of 5 I stared making breakfast in bed for my Mom on her birthday and for Mother’s Day . She has always been amazed. I attend Tarpon High school in Tarpon Springs, Fl They have a culinary program which I enrolled in. My freshman year I made the culinary team. Our first competition was regionals and I got second place which I believe I was the first freshman to ever have gotten even placed. I made it to state but got 8pl which I am still so proud of because a lot of the judges couldn’t believe I was only a freshman. Most of the other contestants were seniors and college students. I would truly love to be on chopped to prove to myself that I could go as far as I want . I don’t really think that it’s about the prices but to make my self a better chef, and would love the Food Network judges to see what great chefs will be following in their foot steps and to show my Dad I learned a lot by just watching him in the kitchen. I would really love a chance. Thank you, Adam 0 Reply July 17, 2014
SueI am applying on behalf of a very talented young girl named Nicolle Allen. she has won local chopped scholarships in Fountain Valley and despite all the financial challenges her parents are facing she is determined to pursue her education in culinary school and open her own little restaurant. Despite her untraditional appearance, her discipline, personality and determination is commendable. a perfect example of do not judge a book by its cover. I hope you consider giving her an opportunity. 0 Reply July 17, 2014
Maeve WallaceHi! I am 11 year old girl who loves to cook. I do a lot of cooking at my grandmothers and with family. Ever since I was 3 I was always trying to get into the kitchen to make something. I love to try new recipes and a twist on some I already know. My dream is to go to Johnson and Wales for culinary arts. I always dreamed of having my own cooking show or being on one. It’s is amazing I finally have that opportunity, and I hope I am considered. Thank you for your time, Maeve Wallace 0 Reply July 17, 2014
AmbreeialHi my name is ambreeial and I am 14.. I love cooking and I would love to be on the show. It would be so great to cook for the best chefs in the world. This would really help my mom and I because she is a single parent. If I win the money will help me in my journey of cooking because I would love to go to cooking school. Last but not least I would love to have this experience at a young age. I would be very great ll if you would consider me to be on this wonderful show. 0 Reply July 17, 2014
Erin McTigheHi my name is Erin and I am from Mansfiled, Texas. I am 16 years old and began cooking at the age of about 10 which I quickly fell in love. As a little kid I would stand in the kitchen wanting to help my mom cook and mix anything and everything. I think I would be a good person to be on chopped because of my love for food, how hard working and determined I am, and my cooking skills. I really hope I can be chosen because I have been watching chopped for ever and this has been a dream of mine for along time and to get this opportunity would be life changing! Thank you for your time! I hope I hear back. 0 Reply July 17, 2014
EmilyHi my name is Emily. I am 11 years old. I have been cooking for as long as I can remember even gaining title of Junior Chef in a competition in my home area of Trinidad. I would like to be on chopped to test my limits and to prove my brothers wrong. 0 Reply July 15, 2014
ShawnHi my name is Shawn, and I’m 13 and I love to cook. I feel like cooking is in my blood because I cook all the time for my family, and my grandmother helps me become a better cook. I’m a A/B student and every time I come home from school I’m always cooking something. I think you should pick me because I blow your taste bud to outer space and a great cook and all my friends and family know that. So I hope you pick me. 0 Reply July 15, 2014
Jaidyn coxHello my name is jaidyn cox I 14 years old lives in Texas. I have been dreaming of being a professional chef all my life even when I was three years old I will gratefully have a opportunity like this I my whole life. I have been practice my cooking skills since I was 9 years old. I know I will give it all I got ever sweat, tear, and heart for this challenge in my life. I know some people think where just ordinary teens. That we’re not ready to provide our skills to the public,but I’ll show them that teen can do more that there capable of. Cooking is my passion my glory And future career. I’m just wanton this one chance to show the whole world what I got. If I get chopped I will still go one in my career to be the best chef the world has ever seen. In the future I’m planning to own my own restaurant one day the can be world famous. Watch the other teens on the show there all Older then me and talented,but it’s time for me too come and show then all that just because there older and smarter. I’ll still show them my talent and win. I’m determine to be the teens chopped champion. It’s good to bee a chef this days you can get lot of teach in the culinary arts. So I hope you would pick me sincerely future! Teen! Chopped ! Champion. 0 Reply July 15, 2014
Noina MattaMy name is Noina Matta and I am 16 year old from Vancouver BC Canada. I’ve been cooking since I was about 6 years old when I could barely even reach the stove top. It all started from cooking breakfast for my parents and now here I am cooking every single day and inventing new recipes. Most of my free time is spent in the kitchen coming up with new ideas and recipes I have never actually used a recipe to make a dish it has always been instinctive. Being on chopped would mean the world to me. It would open up so many great opportunities and it’ll give me a chance to show the world my greatest talent which is cooking. I couldn’t think of anything better than cooking or baking it is therapeutic for me. Some people like to go to a spa to relax I like to go to my kitchen to relax. Whenever I am having a stressful or tiring day I turn to my kitchen and start to cook. It helps me so much and it calms my nerves. Cooking is a form of art and I want to show people that I am an artist too and chopped is the first step to assist me in achieving my goals. 0 Reply July 15, 2014
Donavan Hopsonhi my name is Donavan Hopson I’m 16 and im in 10 grade and I would like to be on teen chopped because I love to cook. I cook everyday for my mom and I love watching your shows and if I get on chopped and win my dream will come true I want to become a chef so consider me it will mean a lot to me thank you. 0 Reply July 15, 2014
Da'Naisha MaxsonHi, my name is Da’Naisha Maxson i’m 14 years old and cooking is my passion! I’ve been cooking since i was about 11 and when i finish school i will be going to culinary school. I cook everyday, i like to make my own dishes. I can watch my grandmother make something for the first time and make the same thing without any help. I also like to bake, i would make everything homemade. I would really love to come and cook for you on chopped because i feel like i have enough experience. These is my second time trying to be on chopped and i am really hoping you would give me a chance. 0 Reply July 14, 2014
Emily GreenHello Chefs, My name is Emily Green, I am 15, I live in Georgia and I Believe I should be considered as a participant on Teen Chopped. I grew up cooking “Southern Comfort” food with my grandmother, she is one of the reasons I have such a passion for Culinary Arts. She passed away and being on Chopped would be an amazing way to honor her. She always believed in me and I know if she was still here, she would support me all the way. Also, one day I would like to open a restaurant inspired by her recipes and being on the show would hopefully take me one step closer to achieving my dream. Thank you in advance, Emily Green 0 Reply July 13, 2014
Rachel FordeHi my name is Rachel Forde I am 18 years old. I currently attend Johnson and Wales University. I am a sophomore and I really have a passion for cooking. I would love to be on Teen Chopped because I like to challenge myself, and I feel that this would be a great experience for me. Thank you for letting me apply. sorry above comment is the wrong email… (Rachelforde8@yahoo.com)<—- correct email 0 Reply July 13, 2014
MerlynHey, my name is Merlyn and my passion for cooking has always been with me since I can remember. I’ve taught myself how to bake many pastries and how to work with seasonings and nothings better than teaching yourself how to become productive all on your own. I feel cooking shouldn’t only be to sustain you but it should also be a representation of who you are when it comes to plating and dressing your food. I feel that I would be a great candidate for this chopped competition. 0 Reply July 12, 2014
ontenerria burtonHi my name is ontenerria burton I have been cooking since I was 5 and im 13 years old and when I saw that teens were allowed I decided to come on and try to get on the show my inspiration is cooking. My life is surrounded by cooking if my family was cooking I would help and end up cooking most of it. I love watching cooking shows and when I graduate I’m determined to go to culinary school then open up a restaurant, so I want to show my family I have what it takes. 0 Reply July 12, 2014
Rosemary McGeeMy name is Rosemary. I’m fourteen years old. I dedicate my life to cooking. Cooking is everything to me. I sleep, think, and dream food. Im so good at it and I won’t let you down. Ive watched almost every episode. It would just be an experience of a lifetime. 0 Reply July 12, 2014
corjay fowlerHi I’m corjay I’m 14 I love chopped and I’m a good cook I work hard at life 0 Reply July 11, 2014
Jade KarpHello, My name is Jade Karp, I live in Titusville, Florida, I’m 17 years old and going into my senior year in high school. I think I should be considered as a contestant on Chopped because I am very passionate about the culinary arts,and pastry. I have taken culinary classes at my high school. I want to be a chef when I finish school, I plan on attending Le Cordon Bleu to pursue this goal. I believe that I would have a chance at this competition, I can get competitive, but I’m a well focused, passionate person. I am a very hard worker, and I would love to have this wonderful opportunity. Thank you, Jade C. Karp 0 Reply July 10, 2014
Miranda McGuireHi my name is Miranda McGuire and I am 15 years old. I have been cooking since age 4. Throughout the years my passion for cooking has just increased. Most people think that just because I’m handicapped I can’t do things as well as others but I have proved them wrong time and time again. By cooking it just gives me a way to express myself and show what I am truly capable of. This past year I was faced with the challenge of having to learn how to walk again and managed to overcome that! If I would get the opportunity to compete I just think that would open up so many more doors for my future. I really hope you will consider me. 0 Reply July 10, 2014
Hugo PontesHi! My name is Hugo, I am 16 years old and I live in Seattle, WA. I was born in Brazil, but I was raised in Spain. I have been cooking since I was eight, and I like to take both cuisines of my childhood and my roots to make amazing dishes. I cook every day, and it’s the only thing I shine on, and it is what makes me happy. Thank you. 0 Reply July 9, 2014
ChristinaHi my name is Christina i am 14years old i love cooking its my life since i was a kid i love to cook with my family to my family i was the chef because out of nowere i would make my brother yummy snack bars the reason why i wanna be on chopped because i love cooking to my family and friends i would give u what you are looking for hand me anything and i will try my hardest to figure it out i am so happy u guys mad a contest because this is my chance to shine and show u what i got when i was little i loved to cook bake etc with my uncle and my grandpa both of them were chefs all i would watch were cooking shows not like kid shows i watched hells kitchen racheal ray pinoeer women anything which i still watch li ke today thank you so much IF u enter me in u will see how good i am i will throw all my hard work in it all 0 Reply July 8, 2014
ChristinaHi my name is Christina i am 14 years old i love to cook and bake e.t.c .I had the inspiration when i was a little i can’t even tell you how old i was when i had passion for cooking cause it was so long ago. I would love to be on teen chopped because i love cooking and i would love to push my self to different foods,spices E.C.T. You can give me anything and i will try my best to figure it out.I watched chopped so many times i love it so much.i watch different food networks shows like Rachuel ray,Pinoeer women,Hells kitchen e.t.c I think it would be fantastic if i got to be on chopped Thank you so much for making a contest so then its my chance to be the next chopped chef I promise to you i will make the most yummiest food you have ever tastiest even desserts!-Thank You <3 0 Reply July 7, 2014
Angelina,SantilloI am 11 Caucasian with brown hair and eyes (female). I LOVE COOKING AND CHOPPED. it would mean the world to me to be on chopped. 0 Reply July 6, 2014
Janelli TomalenasHello. My name is Janelli I’m 15 years old turning 16 in a couple of weeks amd I’ve been cooking since I was about 5 years old. It would be an honor to be on Teen Chopped because it would allow me to show my skills in the kitchen. I love cooking with my parents and learning family recipes. My mom is Mexican so I am familiar with latin cuisines. I also enjoy baking and creating my own delicious desserts. I’m know as “Little Chef” around my house. If I do win I would use the money to go to culinary school so that i could open my very own restaurant. This opportunity would make all my dreams come true.Thank you for your time. 0 Reply July 5, 2014
Gabrielle SmithHi, my name is Gabrielle Smith and I am 14 years old. I am from Allen, Texas and I love to cook. I began cooking at the age of 2 and cherished it from the start. My mother and grandmother have the greatest influence on my cooking. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, they learned to cook with passion and love for family. My parents, Charles and Allison have inspired me to do the absolute best I can. Their drive and determination has pushed me to not only excel in cooking, but in every aspect of my life. To be on Chopped would give me the confidence to prove my talents to myself and to show that my parents hard work paid off on me. I love cooking, it is my life, and brings joy to me and those I come in contact with. 0 Reply July 5, 2014
Rachel DyceHi I am Rachel Dyce and I should be on Chopped because I have had a passopn for cooking since I could stand. I have committed everything to becoming a chef and I would this opportunity! I can deal with whatever is put in front of me to cook. Coming from a diverse family I know how to deal with different meals. 0 Reply July 5, 2014
Chris McMullinHello, my name is Chris. I am 16 years old, and I live Kathleen, Georgia. I just moved here with my father being in the Air Force. I previously lived in Okinawa, Japan. Having been an Air Force child, I have been all around the world and been lucky to experience many different food cultures. Last year I was enrolled in a Culinary Arts Program at Kadena High School. I made the Far East team. This team was chosen after competing against fellow students in a similar manner to Chopped. Being chosen for this team gave me the opportunity to travel and participate in the Pro-Start culinary competition in Tokyo, Japan. My team placed placed third in the competition. Ever since I was old enough to see over the kitchen counter I have been in the kitchen getting hands on experience with my grandmother. I have watched Food Network since I was very young. I have also completed my first year of Pro-Start curriculum. I am looking into furthering my experience in the culinary world. My culinary arts class had a state of the art professional kitchen, so I have experience in one. I was also promoted to Executive Chef in my class, which allowed me the opportunity to lead numerous catering events. If I am chosen for this awesome opportunity with Teen Chopped I know it will help me gain more experience in the culinary profession and hopefully kickstart my dream and passion. Please take the time to review my entrance. Thank you for your time. I look forward to seeing you all soon! Thanks, Chris 0 Reply July 4, 2014
AlbertI am 17 years old and I first started cooking with my mom before I could even walk! I was my mom’s taste tester and everything we cooked or baked I just had to try it first. I should be chosen to compete for the new “CHOPPED” for teens because this would be an opportunity of a lifetime that I would be so excited about, just like the excitement and passion I have for cooking. 0 Reply July 4, 2014
jessicaI’m 12 but want to enter and I’m wondering what the age limit is and dates there are. I’m going to talk to my parents but I’m just wondering. Please email me! 0 Reply July 4, 2014
