Chopped is a culinary competition show where four talented chefs go head-to-head in a high-pressure cooking challenge. Each episode consists of three rounds: appetizer, entrée, and dessert. In each round, the chefs must use a basket of mystery ingredients to create a delicious dish within a limited amount of time. After each round, a panel of esteemed judges evaluates the dishes based on taste, creativity, and presentation, and one chef is eliminated. The last chef standing wins a cash prize and the title of Chopped champion.