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.
Imani CrawfordI’m Imani I’m 13 I live in South Carolina.I like cooking it’s my dream to cook on chopped.I like to cook for y’all a cheese burger with a side drink.For dessert I make a ice cream cake with lemon on top 1 Reply May 28, 2016
Julie VargasHi ! I’m Julie and i live in New Jersey! I’m 18 years old and i literally love cooking. I think that one of the reasons that I first fell in-love with cooking was that food is the universal love language. No matter who you are, you need food to live. It trascends cultures and language barriers: everyone, anywhere, eats. And everyone loves nice tasting food, so we all flock to it.Nothing makes me feel better, than inviting my girlfriends around for a girly afternoon tea. I’ll make them some healthy cupcakes, and some organic-chocolate dipped strawberries. We’ll laugh, giggle, share stories and just enjoy food. And I have a lot of fond memories of Christmas evenings around the table with family enjoying a delicious, hearty meal. Food brings people together because everyone loves it. This is a lead-on from reason #1. Everyone loves food – and in-turn, they love the bearer of delicious food. If you can make tasty recipes and dishes, then people think that you are awesome. This works especially well when you are hanging out with people that don’t know how to cook – they look at you like an absolute genius! Everyone has their own way of showing appreciation. My dad for instance is a handyman. If my house needs something fixed, a quick phone call to him will have him over in a flash to fix it for me. And in-turn, if a friend is having a bad day, I gave invite them over for dinner and make their day: and that makes me feel really good. I can let out the creative side of me I love the challenge of providing good food for my family on a budget It’s a time when I can usually chill out in my kitchen with my favourite music I love filling the house with welcoming smells I like touching and handling food- there’s something threrapeutic about stirring, kneading and rolling…. I love making an occasion when we can come together to share and eat I enjoy learning about nutrition and discovering what certain foods do in preparation and when we eat themI like to control what is in our food, so I know we are getting the best I can try new things, but equally enjoy bringing together the family favorites that give us a sense of identityI love food! 2 Reply May 27, 2016
Gabriel EscobarI also watch chopped and other food shows every day, because I always want to learn new skills and get new ideas for dishes. -2 Reply May 24, 2016
Gabriel EscobarHello my name is Gabriel Escobar and I am from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I am 14 years old and I have been helping out in the kitchen since I was a little kid, probably 6 or years old. I really started getting into cooking and cooking by myself when I was about 10, and I started creating recipes when I was 12. Now I make professional grade dishes and cooking truely is my passion. I cook as much as I can, sometimes every day, trying to improve my skills. I am very adventurous with food, always trying new foods and experimenting with different flavor combinations. I was food documentaries all the time, some about ingredients and some about famous restaurants (examples: Somm (wine documentaries), The Birth of Sake, Noma (a Danish restaurant), and For Grace (a restaurant in Chicago). I want to be on Chopped to show my skills, prove how dedicated I am to cooking, prove that cooking isn’t just for girls, and most of all, I want to win. 3 Reply May 24, 2016
KellyHello, my name is Kelly I am 16 almost 17. I have always loved cooking and baking from a young age wayching my mom in the kitchen is a HUGE part as to why I started cooking. I’d love to be on chopped to show the world who I am,and also because for the past week I’ve been having dreams about being on chopped! 0 Reply May 21, 2016
EMANNI LINDSEYhello my name is Emanni, I am 12 years old, I have no experience like I was never taught to cook but I learned how to cook by watching my mom everytime she cooked and I would help her sometimes and I just want the opportunities to show my experience of cooking I want to show people that you don’t have to be taught to cook and that you don’t have to have an experience that you can learn how to cook just by watching I know I’m not a teen yet but I couldn’t find the juniors one so yay and I also just want to cook and show my pashionate and creativity to the world I think that I can win chopped junior because I always believe in my self at all times no matter what and I just yay I am a multiple person which means I can do a lot of things th=at I put my mind to I would always help set up for a party that what shows that I am creative I can draw I would always carry a picture of my mom with me to keep my courage up nd it would work I love my mom and I would do anything for her and my mom can really sing she’s gonna be on the voice soon 🙂 and I believe in her I get my singing from her and I’m in the best middle school chores probably in the world or just in Covington and I do have staige fright but I still do my vocal test and I always get an A on it. Cooking and singing is a lifestyle change for me for sure and if I can win chopped I would be the happiest girl in the world and me and my mom wont have problems anymore and one more thing to the ladys that live with a man you don’t have to have a man to do life work u don’t need a man for anything that’s what my mom always told me well thank you for taking your time out of your day to read this.. 🙂 I <3 COOKING!!!!!! -1 Reply May 21, 2016
Alaric O'BrienI almost forgot to tell you I am from Yonkers New York and I am 16 years old 0 Reply May 19, 2016
Alaric O'BrienHey, my name is Alaric. I’ve been cooking since I was like ten and I’ve always loved it. It’s kind of funny because the Disney move ratatouille is what first inspired me to cook. I would very much appreciate the opportunity to participate in this amazing competition and I won’t let the judges down -1 Reply May 19, 2016
Logan grosclaudeMy name is Logan grosclaude I’m a sixteen year old female child and I have no idea how to cook but I thought it’d be funny to sign up. I do modeling and slalom paddling and I plan on going to a four year college majoring in journalism. 0 Reply May 19, 2016
Jermonika FuquaHello, my name is Jermonika Fuqua I’m 13 years old and I love cooking.The reason why I decided that I want to be on chopped is because I think I would really do well I’m always in the kitchen cooking for my big family I also think I could win is because I am really passionate about what I do and also I put love in my food so I think this will put me apart from othe teen cooks,Recently I was diagnosed with cancer and this was something I wasn’t expecting but it really woke me up to healthier eating.My style of cooking is Southern by the way I’m from Nashville, Tennessee and we like fried foods a lot. I would love to be picked to be on chopped. -Jermonika Fuqua 2 Reply May 13, 2016
Riley JonesHello, My name is Riley. I am the age of 13. When i started cooking when I was nine years of age. I would help my dad cook my whole life. My father taught me to cook and what he didn’t teach me to cook I taught myself. i would be so blessed to be on chopped. I would like to be on chopped because, I think that I have the talent to win. My parents would be so proud of me to win or to even make it to chopped, the types of cuisines I cook are southern coking, Mexican food, and Italian food. All the food i cook is made from my heart. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this. 0 Reply May 10, 2016
Sarah MonroeHi, my name is Sarah Monroe and I am 16 years old and live in Warrenville, South Carolina. Cooking is very important to me, it reminds me of an art. I love to come up with new recipes for anything and I love to help out in the kitchen, unless I’m the one in charge of course. My grandmother taught me southern cooking, and happily I’ve created a little twist on that. Cooking makes me happier than anything, besides music. Cooking is one of the only things that keeps me focused and keeps me happy. It would be an honor to cook for three amazing chefs and put a little south in their mouths. 1 Reply May 8, 2016
Brianna MillerHi, my name is Brianna Miller. I am currently 13 years old . I’ve been cooking since I was 4 always burning myself on something but I kept going .My mom had surgery for Heart Failure and Thyroid. She’s been sick over a year and she hasn’t been working over time but , she keep fighting and working until she was put into a hospital and was severly in danger. If I had an opportunity to try and win chopped I could help mom with her health she doesn’t have the money to pay for her medicine. She calls me her angle because I help her with everything I do to help.Thank You for at least trying to read my passage 1 Reply May 8, 2016
Ne'Quaadria CorleyMy name Nequaadria and I will not lie, and say that I am the best cook in the world, I have room to improve. But the consumers of my food always compliment me on the flavor of my dishes. I am self-taught, and when I’m in the kitchen I feel free, it feels as if I am in a different world, no stress of the world. I love to create new dishes, “experimenting” as my family calls it, though they never complain about the end result. I am often told that my kitchen is my own personal “chopped,” I would love the opportunity to cook for three amazing chefs, some that I have been watching ever since I remembered. When I was small, my mother would tell me stories about my grandfather, who was a chef, they had eaten steaks every night, and there was always a good meal on the table. Unfortunately I never got the chance to meet the man, but the stories my mother shared with me inspired me to cook, and keep me in the kitchen both through my triumphs and fails. My name is Destiny Punches, I recently turned 17, and my biggest dream is to cook for the chefs that helped fuel my dreams. 1 Reply May 6, 2016
Kaitlin KeifferHi, my name is Kaitlin. I’ve always liked food and found it to be more special and enjoyable than others my age. Most people my age take food for granted or like cheap gross food, but me, I like to experiment with different foods and making food, eating and cooking fun. Some nights when we are not busy with sports I will make dinner for my family, when I do I try getting ideas from the internet and come up with my own recipe for it or putting a spin on it. I think I started enjoying food a little more when I realized I had a bad allergy to gluten this was a lifestyle change for me for sure the recipes I knew then became the ones I had to relearn without using specific ingredients. After this change I also started learning cooking can be more simple than you think if you want to make a fantastic dish. I hope to get on this show to see how far I have come in my few years cooking and maybe step a little out of my comfort zone being on T.V.. One other huge reason I would love to win is I love the idea of traveling and am trying to save money for an exchange program in France or take my family on a vacation somewhere in the world to show how much I love them. I love the idea to traveling to new countries and learning the culture, food and meeting new people in other parts of the world. 0 Reply May 3, 2016
Edwin MejiasI’m Edwin Mejias, I’m 16 and from NYC. I should be chosen to be in the Chopped Teen Tournament because I have had a passion for cooking since I was about 13 years old. It’s been a way for me to get away from any stress i may have. I dropped out of high school and I am currently looking for opportunities to show how I can cook. My small family has went through alot of hardships from being homeless to being in foster care in a different state. I’m a home cook that has studied many different cuisines and I’m sure that I can impress the judges. Though I don’t go to school, I am an intellectual person who has seen the streets and what they can do and being on Chopped can help me excel on what I need to excel in. Please, choose me! 1 Reply May 2, 2016
Olivia KehoeHi guys! My name is Olivia Kehoe and I am 16 years old. I attend High School and I am enrolled in the culinary academy there. I would love to be on chopped for 4 reasons. One, I love to cook, and i am a strong believer in the power of food because it’s one of those few things in this world that everyone can relate to, not just a handful. Whenever people hang out, they almost always bring along food, or meet up at a restaurant, anyything food-related really. Food is that important, and has a major role in culture and society. Two, I love to experiment with new methods and ingredients, as well as cooking equipment. At my school, we are super lucky to have industrial grade equipment, from a walk-in to a blodgett to six salamanders. It’s so fun to cook with all that fancy stuff, and even though our school’s budget is too tight to get super nice ingredients, it’s still a blast to cook. To get my fill of exotic ingredients and new techniques, I watch food network, from worst chefs in America to iron chef america to food network star to, of course, chopped. To be on a food network show would be unbelievable. Three, I want to impress Alex guarnaschelli, I don’t know why her in particular but she seems like a tough love kind of judge, and I admire her so much. Four, this would be a great way to determine my future, and decide if I want to be a chef or pursue something more standard, because I am in a ton of honors classes, but I don’t enjoy it nearly as much as cooking. Thank you guys so much for considering me to be on chopped, it means a lot. God bless you all! -1 Reply May 1, 2016
Parmit VirkHello, my name is Parmit Virk and I am from Centreville,Virginia. I am fourteen years old and I am a freshman at Centreville High School. I started having interest in cooking when I was five years old but actually started cooking when I was nine years old. I learned how to cook from my mom but I am also self-taught in a few things. I cook a fusion of Indian and American food. I cook with very bold flavors and spices. If I got a chance to be on Chopped and actually won I would save half of the money for education and the other half I would give to my mom. It would be absolutely amazing if I got the chance to show what I can do in the kitchen. I hope you consider me.Thank you for your time 0 Reply April 30, 2016
Ethan StoneHi, my name is Ethan. I am 13 years old and I started my own BBQ Business with my friend called S.L.A.B. BBQ. I can cook a mean tri-tip. I like to create my own seasonings and bbq sauces. I have helped cater several events around the city I live in. I cook for my family and friends all of the time. I can cook just about anything and put my own twist on it. I like to add different flavors and experiment with the food I am cooking with. I feel that I can cook anything that’s put in front of me. I am confident that I would be a great contestant on your show. I am an athlete who likes to cook, bbq and bake. I’m the all American guy! Please consider me to be a contestant on the show. 0 Reply April 27, 2016
Savannah AllenHi my name is Savannah im 17 years old i m a mother of. Three beautiful girls. I love. To cook a lot and I can make anything. You want. Me. To. Make and I want. To show the world that a single mother can win chopped 0 Reply April 27, 2016
Graham. L.Hello, my name is Graham. I have been cooking since I was very young. I own a gourmet food truck that serves unique crepes and gourmet ice cream. I live in Jackson, MS. I am 13 years old. I would love the opportunity to cook for some amazing chefs. I have cooked everything from new twists on classics to classic gourmet French foods. I love to do new twists on foods. I am a huge fan of chopped. Thank you very much for taking the time to read this. 0 Reply April 26, 2016
brian wisemonHi my name is brian .wisemon an I am 13 years old an i was born in may on the 16 in year 2002. An i would like to be an chopped kid cause i love cooking. An i always cook an i would love to prove an show my family , friends and teachers at school that i can cook an so they can see what I am capable of cooking. An when i cook at home my most nice dish that i cook is fish on top of texas toast an i all so can cook home made chines food an soups.An me An my grandma really enjoy looking at chopped jr. An i all so like chopped jr cause people call me brian wisemon jr cause i am a jr an my mom call me chef boy/or/dee cause when i cook it comes out of no wear selling good an tastey .an when i first cook i was 10 years old . 0 Reply April 22, 2016
janessa perezwhen I was about 5 my mother and father had divorced , and I stayed with my father , my dad was and still is a chef . living with my dad , there was always something new in the kitchen , and around the time when I turned 7 , I wanted to actually make my own recipes , and work in a kitchen , unfortunately I was only seven 🙁 . From that day on , I took very serious chef lessons from my dad , who is a big influence on me ! I’m now 13 , and let’s just say I’ve had a very very difficult life , and cooking takes me away from all the stress (sorry if that sounded cheesy) but I would love to show the chopped judges that I have what it takes to pursue my dreams as being a chef , and to prove to my dad that I can be so.wine in life . thank you for taking the time for reading this , have a good day . 🙂 0 Reply April 22, 2016
KaleiaHi my name is kaleia 13 years old 5 foot 3 hazel eyes dark brown hair I love to cook I’ve been watching chopped and other cooking shows since I was a little baby I love to cook anything I can cook pies chicken rice potatoes salads chocolate tofu pies even (frogs) anything you guys give me I could cook I’ve been putting in my applications for a long time and then have you got back with me I hope this is the day you guys will this is such a great opportunity I would love to do this I think I have the competition please please please answer to me I would love to do this thank you have a great day please consider me bye I hope yo guys consider me thanks 0 Reply April 21, 2016
Cece Allenhi! my name is cece, i am 15 years old and cooking is my passion. ive been cooking even before i could walk with my papa, he taught me everything I know about cooking. I would love the opportunity to be on the show! the prize money would be amazing, my papa has recently been very sick and i havent been able to see him in a very long time, so i would use the prize money to go and visit him. Thank you for reading! 0 Reply April 20, 2016
Kylie ThompsonHi! My name is Kylie Thompson and I’m 13 years old. I have 7 siblings and cook dinner (and lots of desserts!) for them. I’ve been cooking since the age of five, and Chopped had inspired me through my culinary journey. I know it sounds a little cheesy, but it’s true! My grandpa started me on my culinary journey, but he lives across the country, so it’s pretty hard to cook with him! It would be awesome if I could win Chopped and show my Grandpa that he really helped me, and show my siblings that you CAN do things at a young age. Thank you so much for the opportunity! I’ll see ya’ll on Chopped!!! 0 Reply April 14, 2016
Isabella FrewinHello, my name is Isabella Frewin, I am 12 years old and love to cook. In the past I have taken cooking classes with Chef Tracy at Belworth House in Waterford, Ontario and had a blast learning my way around the kitchen, my specialty is Mexican Lasangna but am able to create other dishes. While others my age are boiling Hot Dogs and making Kraft dinner, I myself have a craving for Finer foods. I would really like to be on Chopped Kids because not only do I want to show what I am capable of doing, but I also interested in learning how to create. Thank you so much for giving us kids the opportunity to apply and show what we are capable of. 1 Reply April 5, 2016
DrevynHi, my name is Drevyn i am 14 years old i have been in the kitchen since i was 2 or 3 i have been cooking since i was 3 i enjoy expressing my self threw food and when i cook i love to watch the faces of the people eating it it always brings joy to my heart and i would be so grateful if i got the chance to compete in this competition because i have always been trying to further my education in culinary arts. so please consider my application thank you so much . 1 Reply April 1, 2016
AdrianHi i’m Adrian Duron and I’m 13 years old have been cooking ever since I can remember, it would be stupid crazy awesome if I got to be on this show. I’m good at cooking breakfast mainly but I’m also awesome at cooking everything but seafood. I always cook on Saturdays unless I’m sick or something but cooking is’nt all I do, I love to parkour and flips and all things like that. I love mixing me two favorite hobbies and parkouring while I cook but don’t worry I would not do on the show. If you let me show you my cooking talents on the show you wouldn’t regret it because I would make you a delicious meal and make you laugh. Thank you for your time. ; ] 2 Reply March 31, 2016
Mandy StenderHi, i’m Mandy Stender and I am thirteen years old. I’ve been cooking since I was seven, and it has been my passion ever since. I would really enjoy being able to have the opportunity to show three amazing chefs what I can do, and have them critique my dishes. I would describe my style of cooking as southern meets elegant. I enjoy working with a lot of wild game, as well as unique fruits and vegetables, and the occasional sea-food. My heart has always been in the kitchen, and you’ll always find a part of my personality in my dishes. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and may you all have a wonderful night. God bless y’all, and I hope I may have the chance to show you what I can do in the Chopped kitchen. 1 Reply March 28, 2016
Erick J. BelmontesHi, my name is Erick Belmontes. I am 16 years old and I am a junior at Williams High in Williams AZ. My passion for culinary arts started when i was about 5. I remember watching “Good Eats” as Alton Brown was turning a cake and then dabbing the sides with the spatula creating a spikey point that he soon covered the entire cake with. That was my very first encounter with cooking and I began to watch all shows on foodnetwork, learning and being amazed by how many things food can be. I started to really emerse myself in cooking in my sophmore year in my schools cooking class, Viking Grill. That was when I really used my knowledge of cooking. I still take that class this year and am President and Treasurer of it and will continue next year as well. I dont have much of any other opportunity to cook other than in school. Thats why I want to compete on “Chopped”, to show what I can do and show people I am serious about this as my future and that I will work as hard as I can for it. Winning the prize money would completely change my life and give me a straighter road to my goal. If I am given the chance I can assure everyone, and I do mean everyone, that I can cook.Thank You very much for your time, Sincerly, Erick Belmontes -1 Reply March 27, 2016
Tyrone johnnsonI enjoy cooking at home. I love watching cooking shows with my mother. I would like to enter culinary school. I’m also on the varsity football team, I am a defensive end. One of my favorite shows is bizarre foods because I like to try new and exotic foods. My grandma is from Taiwan,I have traveled there several times when I was younger. I like challenges and being able to express myself through food. 1 Reply March 25, 2016
chloeHi I am Chloe Wilson I am 13 years of age I love to cook and being a chef has been a dream of mine ever since I was young.I spend most of my time watching food network and practicing my own recipes in the kitchen as well.I would also love to meet Ted Allen also.I am a fun person too be around and I hope you decide to have me on chopped. I appreciate you taking this messaged into consideration and have nice day. 1 Reply March 18, 2016
alexisi would love to be in this cooking thing i love cooking and being in compitions -2 Reply March 15, 2016
MattI love cooking because it involves two of my favorite things food and experiments. I learned from my grandpa and self teaching. If I win I will put the money toward college and buy one cool and hing for myself. p.S. pREPARE TO GET CHOPPED!. 2 Reply March 5, 2016
MattI would love to be on this show because I love cooking I do it with most of my free time. if I got the money I would put it toward college but buy one cool thing for myself. I love food. Cooking combines two of my favorite things food and experimenting. I taught myself how to cook along with my grandpa he is an amazing cook.P.S. PREPARE TO GET CHOPPED. 2 Reply March 5, 2016
sarahHello, my name is Sarah. i’m going on fourteen years old. Its my dream to show three fantastic chefs what i can do. And everyone i know thinks i can’t do anything right so it would be an honor to cook for three amazing chefs. And it would make my mom proud to know she got a daughter who can do at least one thing right. My mom is not in the best of health and it would mean a lot to her to see her daughter win one of the most challenging computations in the world. and i could give the people i love most the best gift i could give them and the would be the ten thousand dollars. But really i’m did not entered this computation for the money, i entered to show off my talent and it’s a really amazing chance to cook for three wonderful chefs.i have been cooking since i was three years old. thank you for your time and consideration. please have a wonderful day.sincerely yours truly Sarah.E.Totman 2 Reply March 2, 2016
NaomiEverybody loves to eat. Everybody is happy if their stomach is happy. There is nothing I enjoy greater than putting smiles on other’s faces. I wish to represent kids who struggle to believe in themselves. I don’t always see my full potential, but I am grateful to those who have encouraged me this far. Kids shouldn’t be talked down to just because they’re kids. Young adults need to stick out for themselves and be responsible. If you accomplish sticking up for yourself, you’ll believe in yourself, which is how one accomplishes greatness. I wish to accomplish culinary school, and some day maybe run my own fusion restaurant. After spending time in the ethnic capital of the world and going places most white people don’t shop, I have seen a lot of weird things. I feel like I could conquer chopped. And even if I don’t get past a thing, at least it will be time well-spent. I want to enrich my knowledge of cooking so that I can have a skill that I already know everyone will love, even if I don’t run a restaurant at all. I want to be chosen so that I can show the world there is no challenge to great to stop you from dreaming. I want to help others see that they can do what they dream, and no one can stop you as long as your dream is for a good and unselfish purpose. I’m aiming for the heavens, so either way I’ll at least end up in the stars. 1 Reply February 26, 2016
hayleighHi my name is Hayleigh smith I am 13 I have a heart problem it is called hypo plastic left heart syndrome which means I was born with out the left side if my heart. I watch chopped all the time I cook dinner for my family all the time and when I am bored I get my notebook and start writing down recipes.I would love to be on chopped ,it is a dream of mine 1 Reply November 5, 2015
Azariah Mcnairhello my name is Azariah Mcnair, I would like to be on chopped because I think that being on this show gives me a great opportunity to show all that I have. Height: 5’5 1/2 Weight: 143 what I would do with this money is put it towards my and my siblings college tuition Hobbies: I love to cook for my family,speed isn’t at all a problem for me, I can cook in less than 20 minutes usually my family’s food is done within 16 minutes pppppllllllllllleeeeeaaaaasssssee give me this great opportunity of cooking for the most best chefs in the world !!!!!!!!!!!! 3 Reply November 4, 2015
Madyson BurkeI love to cook i want to be on chopped to help my family move to a better place to have our own place and not always how we were living place to place with others not always family.Also my family.I would really appreciate if I could be picked for chopped. 1 Reply November 3, 2015
Ryan KoperHi, my name is Ryan Koper, I’m a 15 and I’m from Erie Pennsylvania, and I go to my local highschool Seneca highschool, home of the Seneca bobcats, and I love cooking, its my passion. I have been cooking from a very young age, about 4 or 5. Every since i was little i can remember wanting to become a chef. I hope to find myself at a good culinary school after highschool and I would love for the opportunity to be on the show. I think it would give me the confidence I need to know that I can become a chef in the near future, and hope some day to be a chopped champion. 0 Reply November 3, 2015
Latrice huntHello my name is latrice hunt I am ten years old I am nice I love to cook for my family and the homeless people I started to cook when I was 4 years old I am loveable I also love singing dancing and cooking I am willing to try to do my best if I be on chopped I will love to try to do my very best to make y’all happy I am try to win this money for my mom she work but we was trying to move from wear we stay which is an a apartment and I am this will be something i that I ever tried do other then modeling 1 Reply November 1, 2015
Lea OrenzowMy name is Lea Orenzow. I am 16 years of age. I am a Sophomore at Lake Minneola High School. I am in my 2nd year of the Culinary Arts Program at my School. Although I cannot compete on the Culinary Team this year, I was invited to attend the Johnson and Wales Culinary Convention. It was amazing and I learned so much. I particularly enjoyed the molecular gastronomy part of the convention. My future goal is to become a chef and to own and operate my own Italian Restaurant. My inspiration has been my Nonna. I always loved watching her cook Sunday dinners. Please consider me for the Chopped Junior show. I appreciate your time and consideration. 0 Reply October 31, 2015
briannai am 10 years old and i would love love love to be on this show to prove that kids can achieve big things too. -1 Reply October 31, 2015
briannaI am 10 years old and i would love love love to be on this show beceuse i want to prove that kids can achieve big things like -1 Reply October 31, 2015
Ivette mateoHello my name is Ivette Mateo I am completely in love with cooking. I have grown up cooking with my mother she has he own catering business and I’m always by her side helping her, cooking to me is honestly a passion I plan to go to a culinary school so that a can become a head chef and have a very successful future with it I will honestly continue to cook for as long as I live. -1 Reply October 21, 2015
Sean taborMy name is Sean Tabor. I’m currently 16 years old I turn 17 on Halloween. Cooking is my 2nd life football is 1st but when I’m not doing nothing with my 1st life I either watch food network or just cook something in the kitchen. 1 Reply October 18, 2015
kaleia abrahamHi my name is kaleia 13 years old 5 foot 3 hazel eyes dark brown hair I love to cook I’ve been watching chopped and other cooking shows since I was a little baby I love to cook anything I can cook pies chicken rice potatoes salvage anything you guys give me I could cook I’ve been putting in my applications for a long time and then have you got back with me I hope this is the day you guys will this is such a great opportunity I would love to do this I think I have the competition please please please answer to me I would love to do this you can contact me by my email or at 661-993-1177 thank you have a great day please consider me bye 1 Reply October 17, 2015
Aaron LittleHello my name is aaron and i would love to be on your show because i know i can be the best person on chopped and this is my life dream and im 13 now and turn 14 in 3 days so please this could be the best birthday ever if i can be on chopped and this could start my road to beating bobby flay . so please this will be the best thing that ever happen to me 0 Reply October 15, 2015
KimberlinIm 10 how I got into cooking was my mom let me help her cook and if been on the stove ever since. 0 Reply October 15, 2015
kaitlyn hallfordHello I’m Kaitlyn and I am 12 I have watched all of the chopped episodes and I love the show. I would like to play for my dad because he thought me how to cook but he passed away. I want to win chopped for my dad. 0 Reply October 14, 2015
Aliyah CountsAliyah Counts Aliyah Counts October 13, 2015 at 8:55 pm | Permalink Your comment is awaiting moderation.Eyes: Hazel Height: 5ft Hair: brown, short, blonde ends Grade: 7th School: Southwest middle Age: 12 I would absolutely love, if I could be on your show and compete. I have been cooking ever since I was 7. My hobbies are cooking, gymnastics, reading, softball, soccer, and art. You can reach me at my email OR my house phone at . Thank you sooooo much for reading this and hopefully considering me to be on your show. Sincerely always, ?Aliyah Counts? (Sorry my last one was pretty bad) 0 Reply October 13, 2015
Jeremiah whiteHello, my name is jeremiah. I am 17 years old. I want to be apart of chipped teen to show off my passion and my talent I have towards food. I got my inspiration towards food at a very young age. Growing up watching chopped and other food network shows inspired to me learn more about food. I watch food network every day to learn different thing to do woth food. Cooking is a way for me to express myself in a way I csnt I can’t do with anything else. When I cook I am in my own world. Winning chopped teen would be a accomplishment for me. Growing up cooking ay a young age I always tried different flavors with food and try different things. I have been a fan of chopped since the age of 7. I learned alot anout food through my mom and my grandmom. If I won chopped I would invest the money into college. Thanks for your time. 0 Reply October 13, 2015
Aliyah CountsHi, my name is Aliyah (U-LE-U) Counts, I’m 12 years old, I’m a female, I live in Jacksonville,NC and I go to Southwest Middle. I would really love to audition to be on Chopped and show everyone that just because I am a girl, doesn’t mean that I’m fragile or weak. I am really competitive when it comes to cooking, gymnastics, softball and soccer. Someday I really want to go to a really good college with the perfect culinary program. While we are on the topic of school, I happen to be an A, B honor roll student and from time to time a straight A student. I have been cooking ever since I was 7 years of age. I had asked my mom to make me eggs and she’s all like go make it your self. So after that I started to make acctuall food. I steal my moms cookbooks all the time but most of the time I come up with things right out of the blue. I have been watching chopped for a little bit now and as soon as I see the mystery ingredients, I know exactly what I would make.? Im pretty good at making Italian dishes because I am part German, Italian, and Dutch. I have always wanted to make something other tha American inspired food. I thank you for reading this and hope that I will be able to cook on Chopped soon. Thank you so much again! ?Aliyah Counts? 0 Reply October 12, 2015
Jonathonhi I am a male and I think it would be a good experience and then I can also get a head start on my food truck dream me and my brother would like to open a food truck together thank you for your timeJonathon -2 Reply October 12, 2015
Kaleia abrahamHi my name is kaleia I am 13 years old dark brown hair 5 foot 1 and love to cook I’ve been cooking since I was really little i can cook out of anything please please please consider me you van contact me on my email or call me 661 993 1177 -1 Reply October 12, 2015
alhina fernandezHello, my name is Alhina, I’m 14 years old, my gender is female, and I would love to audition for chopped. I have been watching your show for 2 years and I would love to cook for the judges to show them what I got. I love a great challenge. I’m a girl but I am very competitive in all types of sports. I take culinary classes at Long Island City high school and would love to open a restaurant in the future. I cook diner for my family but my mom handles breakfast and lunch. I have been by my mothers side watching her cook since I was 6. my mom taught me how to cook Mexican food and Honduran food. On the other side my dad taught me how to cook Dominican food. I am the type of person who would create new recipes everyday. I even have my own omelet recipe and my family loves it. I think this would really be a great opportunity for me and my family because, we are short on money. My mom is a hard worker especially for a women with 6 kids. also the prize money would really help me to buy new stuff for the new born, which is only one month. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to write to you. ~Alhina~ 0 Reply October 8, 2015
Azariah McnairHello my name is Azariah Mcnair, I am currently 13 years of age and I really need the opportunity to be on the teens chopped tournament. Why, because i would love to show these three amazing chefs that I can serve them food that when they taste my food it will blow their socks and shoes off. I’ve been cooking since I was at the age of about 7, I was quickly being taught by my beautiful great grandmother, grandmother mom and deceased aunt how to make extreme foods such as baking cakes to frying chicken. I want to go on chopped to be a blessing and be a great example for my family and make my aunt proud to see that I won in a tournament that I have been being taught by her for. I would use the money to go towards myself and two beautiful and grateful little sisters college funds so that both my parents won’t be worrying about how their going to be able to give us a great future knowing that we are trying to help my future knowing that i’m in middle school. But I hope that you guys see in your heart that I can show you all I have to show you. Thank you for reading gracefully bless your hearts to see that I can give all I have to win this money for my aunt, thank you. sincerily, always loved Azariah Mcnair 0 Reply October 7, 2015
Destiny PunchesI will not lie, and say that I am the best cook in the world, I have room to improve. But the consumers of my food always compliment me on the flavor of my dishes. I am self-taught, and when I’m in the kitchen I feel free, it feels as if I am in a different world, no stress of the world. I love to create new dishes, “experimenting” as my family calls it, though they never complain about the end result. I am often told that my kitchen is my own personal “chopped,” I would love the opportunity to cook for three amazing chefs, some that I have been watching ever since I remembered. When I was small, my mother would tell me stories about my grandfather, who was a chef, they had eaten steaks every night, and there was always a good meal on the table. Unfortunately I never got the chance to meet the man, but the stories my mother shared with me inspired me to cook, and keep me in the kitchen both through my triumphs and fails. My name is Destiny Punches, I recently turned 16, and my biggest dream is to cook for the chefs that helped fuel my dreams. -1 Reply September 30, 2015
Sage FukuiAre you ready for a challenge chefs and Audience? Here I am. Hello I’m Sage Fukui and I Loved cooking since I was a tot. The field has created new senses to the word flavor. Me personally would like to find a new challenge going against other teens to see if they got the stuff I have to bring to Chopped. I currently work at Collbran Job Corps as a student chef! -2 Reply September 30, 2015
choppedWelcome to chopped canada.Do you want to compete for chopped canada for ten thousand dollars($10,000)? Have u been turned down before.look no further,as we are here to make your talent know to the world.contact us: choppedcanadachef@outlook.com -1 Reply September 28, 2015
Amiya GordonI’ve been watching chopped for a vary long time and it is inspiring to watch teens my age be on the show.? I have seen them make dishes out of ingredients that I have never heard of before. One day I want to be as good as they are and I want to inspire younger kids to cook. This show is one of the main reasons that I love cooking so much. Mabey one day I will get to meat you in person and personally thank you for inspiring my From a truly thankful fan Amiya Gordon ? -1 Reply September 25, 2015
Colin McDanielHello chefs! My name is Colin McDaniel and I am 13. My family moved from Peachtree City, Georgia to Millington, Tennessee about a year ago. We moved because my dad was miserable in his sales job and hated his life because of it. Although he made AMAZING money, he knew that his passion was taking care of other people. So we loaded up the Penske and headed for my grandparents’ house. Luckily, when my parents called them, they said, “Hey! We just bought a huge house with 3 extra rooms and 2 extra bathrooms! Come on over!” I believe that it was God who lead my grandparents to buy this HUGE house. So many great things have come out of living here. I have even got to have the opportunity for my grandma to homeschool me and my 3 siblings! Since I moved to Millington, my grandpa always says to me, find your passion. I know that my passion is cooking great food. I hope you will choose me for Chopped because of my eclectically, creativity, and great taste and cooking abilities. -2 Reply September 24, 2015
ShelbyHello Mr. Ted Allen, I would like to apply for being one of the very lucky teens who get to be in the famous Chopped kitchen! I am 10 years old though turning 11 soon. My name is Shelby. I love to cook and my father is gifted for his food. So I believe that this gift has been pasted down from him to me. My mother and her mother are every great at making desserts or baking almost anything. I did say almost. I personally like to do both and may I say very talented at cooking both. My neighbor is a cook from a restaurant that was around a couple years ago…. So I have lots of experience with food, either from my mother or my father or even my closed neighbor! My father likes to have me make dinner and tells me the good and bad. If I won the $25,000 I would first take my closest friends and my family to Arizona to see everyone I love all together. With everything left over I will use on my horseback riding tack. Or even getting a horse. I hope you consider me for being in the Chopped Teen Tournament. Thank You. -2 Reply September 23, 2015
Ryah LivingstonHello chefs looking for a chef that is ready for action and that will blow your mind ?Well I think I’m just the right person for your contest . My name is Ryah Livingston and I am 11 years old.? I was diagnosed with type one diabetes when I was 9 years old and I am now on Medtronic insulin . My dad also has T1B also so me and him are buddies. I have been feeling down about having diabetes earlier this year and that’s when I got the inspiration to cook for diabetics and show the world the “diabetic meal plan”. I am in middle school and I am in a culinary arts class . I believe that if I make it into this it would change my life and I have my family and friends cheering me on and always supporting me and my dreams.? I hope you get my essay and choose wiselyGood Day, Ryah? -2 Reply September 18, 2015
Gaby PeraltaSeeing people’s eyes light up when they take a bite out of the food I poured my heart out, bring the greatest sense of warmth in me. My name is Gaby (17) and I have been cooking for seven years now. I’m not embarrassed to say that my interest in making food came from a nintendo video game, but never have i thought that my passion and love for it would immensely grow from there. Now, i couldn’t live a day without cooking. I even have a small business where I smuggle pasta into the school grounds, but thats a secret though. The moneyI earn directly goes to my mom, and to be honest, I don’t really care. Money is tight in the family and just the joy bring people good food is enough pay. Please consider me as a candidate. I want to be able to compete with other talented chefs and do the thing i love most–cooking. -2 Reply September 13, 2015
Andrea WilliamsMy name is Andrea I’m 15 turning 16 and my life is pretty crazy. I come from a family of cooker. My grandmother cooks. My mother cooks and my uncle cooks I’ve learned different techniques and different ways to perfect recipes while cooking i have a 7 month old son and i want him to grow up and see that life isn’t impossible. I’ve been cooking since i was younger. I love to cook it takes away everything bad that has happened in my life. I have always hopped to shoe you what i can do in the kitchen. I have many techniques. I am black and very proud. I’ve been made front because of my love choices i just want people to know that anyone can do anything.. -2 Reply September 12, 2015
Andrea WilliamsHi! My name is Andrea. At the moment i am 15. I will be 16 November 15th. I have been cooking since i was young. I love cooking its been part of my life for a long time. I have a son and i want him to grow up seeing that i can do anything and so can he. Being on chopped would help me show him that nothing is impossible. I love cooking. I do not think inside the box. I do outrageous food and desserts. I love my crazy family of cookers and i believe my mom is my inspiration on why i can cook so well. I’d love to be myself in the kitchen and show you what i can do -2 Reply September 12, 2015
Emily BassHi my name is Emily and I am 15 years old. I am chopped biggest fan, I watch every cooking show on television and there is no other show I would rather be on than Chopped. I have been cooking for about 5 years now and I have mastered several cooking techniques and plating styles. My cooking has bold flavors with a very modern presentation. Small portions of very good food. I would love to to have the opportunity to compete on Chopped! Please consider me and let me know. You would be making a dream come true! Thank you for your time. -2 Reply September 9, 2015
aleah SmithHello my name is aleah smith i am 13 years old i havent really started cooking solo until 2015 but for many years i have been surrounded by multiple great cooks so i am familiar with many ingredients. I never went to cooking classes or anything but i dont really need to because my wondeful teachers are my aunts and grandma they have been cooking for decades and i have learned how to use many techniques and old fashion recipes. I have never really been in any cooking competitions but i want to try something new. I have always loved working with food and. I an very creative. It would be a great opportunity to let millions of ppl know what i am capable of. -2 Reply September 5, 2015
Jaclyn BridgmanHi. My name is Jaclyn. I have been cooking since i was very young. I learned from my grandmothers and my mother on how to make many interesting things, and I’ve also been self taught and often make dinner on my own for my family. My family is very low on money so i learned to make tasty dinners from things most people would think of. I’m very creative and create my own types of sides and topping for food. I would love to own a restaurant one day, because my grandpa owned one that i would always help at before he passed away. It would be my dream come true to at least experience being on this show. I would love to go to a culinary school when i turn 18 and if i won chopped then it would give me the money and the chance to do so. Thank you for your consideration and your time. -2 Reply August 30, 2015
Jaden BothwellHello, my name is Jaden. I am currently 14 years of age. I really want the opportunity to cook for three amazing chefs. I have been cooking ever since I was about five or six years old. I have been taught by the masters which are my mother and grandmothers.Sitting and learning how to prepare a simple ingredient and make it delicious. I really want to go on chopped to be a blessing to my mother and father, they do it all. They give me what I need, now it’s time for me to give them what they need. I do love cooking I would pretens to be on the show and practice my timing. The two types of cuisines I cook are soul food and southeren cooking, that’s where my heart is. Thankyou so much for reading this and God bless. -2 Reply August 29, 2015
