When food television began, phrases like “Allez Cuisine” and “Bam” were moments that instantly brought a show to mind. Today’s audience is scrolling through 30-second videos versus watch 30-minutes programs. America’s Test Kitchen: the Next Generation Season 2 expects this round of contestants to adapt to the current food culture.
Chefs need to continually evolve. It is more than incorporating food trends through ingredients on plate. How and where those chefs connect with an audience is vital to their relevance.
For example, cookbooks can be a wonderful collection on a shelf, but more people search online for a recipe versus flipping through the pages of a book. Understanding where and when to capture people’s attention is vital.
On the second season of America’s Test Kitchen: The Next Generation, the challenges take into account the social media impact on the food world. Being able to connect to an audience on a small screen, in a short amount of time, is vital.
Who are the contestants on America’s Test Kitchen: The Next Generation Season 2?
The new group of hopefuls that are competing on America’s Test Kitchen: The Next Generation Season 2 come from across the U.S. Some have spent years in a professional kitchen and others have developed a passion for cooking while pursuing other careers.
The contestants are: Lauren Windham, Saori O’Reilly, Ashley Gibson, Annabelle Finefrock, Annabelle Finefrock, Justine Ma, Colin Bracken, Alex Heugel, Dennis Jackson, David Welch, and Kyle Lopez. Each person has tremendous potential to join a group of talented culinary creators.
Given that this season will focus on the cooks' presence, the contestants with big personality who can succinctly teach a concept. Flashy moments without substance are for other platforms. This scenario needs to educate while entertaining.
All ten episodes of America’s Test Kitchen: The Next Generation Season 2 are available to stream on exclusively on Prime Video.