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Food Network Ciao House celebrates the beauty and flavor of Tuscany

By Cristine Struble

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 16: Chef Alex Guarnaschelli makes a culinary presentation during the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One - Grand Tasting featuring Culinary Demonstrations presented by Liebherr Appliances on October 16, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for NYCWFF)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 16: Chef Alex Guarnaschelli makes a culinary presentation during the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One - Grand Tasting featuring Culinary Demonstrations presented by Liebherr Appliances on October 16, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for NYCWFF) /
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Blending a stunning locale with impeccable Italian food, Food Network Ciao House will become the must watch food television competition this spring. Featuring hosts Alex Guarnaschelli and Gabriele Bertaccini, ten culinary stars battle for the ultimate prize. While the Tuscany locale might be the idyllic escape, the competition has a real prize. But, the better find might be the wanderlust served in every episode.

The new Food Network Ciao House is a culinary competition where the ten culinary competitors live together and compete for the ultimate prize, an immersive culinary education across Italy. While there will be plenty of drama served in each episode, some people might want to watch just for the scenery and the food. Sometimes the best culinary competitions are the ones that make viewers hungry.

According to Betsy Ayala, Head of Content, Food, Warner Bros. Discovery, “Ciao House fuses the beauty and culinary traditions of Tuscany into a high-stakes competition. These talented chefs must live together as a family in a jaw-dropping villa and simultaneously compete against each other for the prize of lifetime – it’s not just a battle of cooking skills, in Ciao House personal dynamics, loyalties and rivalries create the perfect storm to create one of our most exciting series to date.”

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While this new Food Network show is a great vehicle for Alex Guarnaschelli, it seems to fill a culinary point of view that was often touted by Giada De Laurentiis. Since she has left the network, it seems that Chef Alex is ready to take over that Italian food genre.

Although Ciao House is a culinary competition, the description seems to be more of a celebration of Tuscany. While Bobby Flay and Giada previously had their tour of Italy, this Food Network competition could signal a change for the food television genre. While there are many culinary competitions on television, viewers might want a serving of context beyond the kitchen. Sure, the chefs have to showcase their expertise, but that visit to an Italian cheese cave might have many people booking a trip to Tuscany.

As seen with Top Chef, the locale can make or break a season. If Food Network can capitalize on the food and travel connection, there could be a plethora of options going forward. Why can’t there be a culinary competition on the beaches of Mexico or surrounded by the bustling markets in Southeast Asia. This style of food television could captivate viewers more than another season of Chopped.

If Food Network Ciao House sounds like must-watch food television, be sure to watch the premiere on Sunday, April 16 at 9 p.m. Episodes will also be available to stream on discovery+.

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