The Big Brunch
Chefs are offered a chance to share their stories and business dreams while going head-to-head for a life-altering prize.
- 2022-2022
- 1 season
- HBO Max
- Game Show, Reality
- TV-MA
Chefs are offered a chance to share their stories and business dreams while going head-to-head for a life-altering prize.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2022
Episode 1
Today's Brunch is You
Thu, Nov 10, 2022 49 mins
Dan and fellow judges Sohla and Will welcome ten chefs to The Big Brunch kitchen for a chance to fulfill their dreams with a $300,000 prize. Their first challenge: create a starter and a main celebrating their culinary past and future.
Episode 2
The Day After Brunch
Thu, Nov 10, 2022 50 mins
The chefs crank up the heat when they're asked to create a hangover cure cocktail and small bite followed by a diner-inspired main course. But while this boozy brunch will see new chefs rising to the top, one hopeful will be sent home.
Episode 3
Farm to Table Brunch
Thu, Nov 10, 2022 50 mins
After getting a seasonal surprise at a farmer's market, the remaining chefs are tasked with creating vegan and vegetarian dishes. Back in the kitchen, Danielle feels pressure to prove she's more than a baker, and old wounds open for Catie.
Episode 4
Carb Loading Brunch
Thu, Nov 17, 2022 50 mins
For Carb Day, the chefs are tasked with their most difficult challenge yet: create a two-bread starter and a main dish featuring leavened dough. Can the chefs step out of their savory comfort zones to take on experienced baker Danielle?
Episode 5
Fine Dining Brunch
Thu, Nov 17, 2022 53 mins
Fine Dining Day sees the chefs impressing the judges with their flavor-packed amuse-bouche starters and a surprise test in collaboration when they're placed in teams to create a three-course tasting menu for the mains.
Episode 6
Picture Perfect Brunch
Thu, Nov 17, 2022 53 mins
The final five chefs are eager to to impress legendary pastry chef Dominque Ansel with their Trendsetting starters, but after a disappointing show, Dan, Will, and Sohla reveal a shocking surprise for the main.
Episode 7
Holiday Brunch
Thu, Nov 24, 2022 48 mins
It's the Big Brunch Holiday Party, and the remaining chefs are tasked with creating festive party dishes. With the finish line in sight, J reflects on family, while Roman and Danielle are reminded of what's at stake back home.
Episode 8
The Big Pitch
Thu, Nov 24, 2022 55 mins
With the help of some special guests, the finalists prepare to bring their A-game for the $300,000 grand prize. Their last challenge? Prepare 3-5 dishes and an effective business pitch to make their culinary dreams come true.