Craving Battle: a reality show that puts professional chefs to the test
Can you imagine a professional chef making a fried quesadilla? It's not very common; those who dedicate themselves to cooking professionally often forget about such humble and simple food. This show puts eight Mexican chefs to the test as they face off against the flavors of experienced street food cooks.
The Battle of Cravings: Can haute cuisine conquer Mexican street food?
Tamales, gorditas, tortas, tostadas, tacos, and much more—this competition has it all. The true classics of Mexican street food in one show. You'll see eight renowned chefs battle it out to satisfy your cravings.
The taste of the streets is calling! In this reality show, you'll enjoy a competition like no other. A season you'll surely devour in a single day thanks to its captivating premise. These eight chefs will leave their luxurious kitchens in Mexico City to compete on the streets and try to outdo your cravings.
Over the course of eight episodes, they will prepare various dishes from traditional Mexican cuisine. But that's not all; they will strive to do so under the same conditions as hundreds of street food vendors in Mexico.
In the end, this winner will have to face a true street food expert, a chef specializing in the dish featured in the episode. This moment will test their expertise amidst the chaos of the street, where improvisation plays a crucial role.
Who are the chefs of the Craving Battle?
These are the 8 chefs who will compete against each other to prove who has the taste of the street:
- Anna Ruiz: an expert in cake making, demonstrates the great value of cake design at her academy.
- Mariano Torre Hütt: grill chef with more than 15 years of experience.
- Chris Domit: chef of the Taverna restaurant in Mexico City, with a very technical style based on traditions.
- Alexander Suástegui: a young chef from Tijuana whose restaurant Costela specializes in seafood.
- Josefina López Méndez: Oaxacan cook who runs the Chapulin restaurant in one of the most sophisticated hotels in the city.
- Alexis Ayala: chef of the Pargot restaurant, whose international career is very outstanding.
- Diego Niño: executive chef of the St. Regis group, a passionate and rebellious cook.
- Emme Prieto: chef of the Taverna restaurant in Mexico City, is a specialist in smoke and ash cuisine.
