‘The Kitchen’ Canceled at Food Network After 40 Seasons: Final Episode Date Revealed
Food Network fans will soon have to say goodbye to one of the channel’s longest-running shows.
Variety broke news on Monday, October 20, that The Kitchen has been canceled after more than 10 years and 40 seasons on the air. The talk show debuted in January 2014 and features cohosts Geoffrey Zakarian, Sunny Anderson, Katie Lee Biegel, and Jeff Mauro sharing new recipes, answering fan questions, and talking all things food.
The series will air its final episode on Saturday, December 13, at 11a/10c, per the outlet.
“For over a decade Sunny, Katie, Jeff, Geoffrey and more recently Alex [Guarnaschelli] have engaged audiences with their individual and distinct food sensibilities and sense of humor that together make The Kitchen a delicious way to spend an hour,” Betsy Ayala, Warner Bros. Discovery’s head of food content, said in a statement to the outlet. “Everyone knows all good parties end up in The Kitchen, where the conversation, laughs and food flow; the best parties probably end a little bit earlier then some guests would like, but we’ve got twelve years of memories and wanted to celebrate this team’s hard work during one final holiday season.”
The Kitchen featured several famous guests over the years, including Daniel Radcliffe, Regina King, Melissa Gilbert, Bridget Moynahan, Tony Shalhoub, and Susan Lucci, as well as Food Network stars and cooking personalities Martha Stewart, Rachael Ray, Carla Hall, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Ree Drummond, Bobby Flay, and others.
Chance Yeh/Getty Images for NYCWFF
A source told the outlet that The Kitchen was canceled as a result of Food Network “evaluating resources and its priorities” ahead of the new year. The decision also reportedly comes as Warner Bros. Discovery continues with plans to “split up the linear channels portion of the business from the streaming services and studio,” per Variety.
The series is produced for Food Network by Garden Slate Productions.
The Kitchen‘s cancellation news comes two days after the cast appeared together at the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival. “Had an incredible time at @nycwff this weekend. Celebrating the best of food, wine, and good company right here in New York City,” Zakarian captioned Instagram pics from the event on Sunday, October 19.
“Yesterday, we kicked things off with A Brunch Affair presented by Mike’s Amazing with the cast of #TheKitchen @sunnyanderson @katieleebiegel @jeffmauro @guarnaschelli,” he continued. “The night continued with Grand Tasting: After Dark presented by Montchevre Goat Cheese and hosted by @bobbyflay and @chefbrookew Williamson – an unforgettable evening filled with incredible bites, energy, and a demo alongside @jeffmauro! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate food and community.”
Earlier this month, Guarnaschelli gushed about The Kitchen in an interview with TV Insider. “It’s designed to say, ‘Hey, sit in the living room with us. We’re in the living room. Coffee is on. We’re making stuff.’ Then their takeaway is to replicate that,” she shared. “It’s a big deal to go to the store and buy a lot of ingredients. Food is expensive. It takes time. Time is expensive. Then for someone to recreate something we created on the show, honestly, I can’t think of anything the show wants to do more than to create those opportunities for American families.”
The Kitchen, Saturdays, 11a/10c, Food Network
Conversation38 Comments
Please read the TV Insider Community Guidelines.
Register or sign in to join the conversation.
-
O
I Love that show. So disappointing!
-
G
Love the Kitchen. Simple and helpful recipes. Too many competition showa
-
P
You are so right, When the food network first started it was all about cooking and giving instructions how to prepare the dish. Now all you see is competition shows.
-
-
P
I think this is terrible! What is wrong with the Food Network? I've watched every episode since day one. No need to watch Food Network now.
-
P
Wow, I just read this and the tears rolled!! The Kitchen is my go-to cooking show. The cast is like a warm hug. Why, why Food Network?? Why are you cancelling this beloved show.😢😢😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭
-
R
It sucks !!!!
-
O
this is why i don't even bother having a favorite show anymore. i only watch reruns
-
G
Very good show I agree with the many comments on the direction Foodnetwork has chosen. Way too many competitions shows. I’m sure someone thought what a great idea. Well it wasn’t you need to have some balance. I enjoyed Ree, Trisha, Ina, Giada to name a few. I realize everything has an expiration date so I digress.
-
G
The ADD audience wants competition, drama, jealousy, anger, not a cooking show with excellent recipes, advice, and great tips. When the competition picks a winner, the camera focuses on the loser to get a reaction. This is what the decision makers think viewers want.
-
G
How can it be 40 seasons but only 11 years ? They will probably replace it with another competition show.
-
G
Nothing worthwhile to watch on Food Network. Not suffering through hours of Molly Yeh and Reh Drummond. Maybe if they had spent less on their nonstop competition shows.
-
O
best show ever. are they gonna replace with another guy show, disgusting
-
G
It is a shame. It is great to see a show with fun people giving step by stop instruction. I am an growing number of people I know are absolutely sick and tired of these competition cooking shows and challenges. Too many of them. We like REAL cooking shows like The Kitchen or what is on PBS like Lidia's Kitchen, Mary Berry, New Scandinavian Cooking, America's Test Kitchen, etc. All are great shows, but The Kitchen is truly unique. Hope it returns soon.
-
J
What's to watch on Food Network without The Kitchen? What a disappointment that it's being cancelled. Nothing worthwhile to watch anymore!
-
G
The show was great! We don’t watch much food network anymore. Tired if competition shows of foods I will never make. Really started cooking with this show. Such talent!
Bad decision!
-
M
This makes me sad. It’s one of the few shows I watch on Food Network. Somebody higher up is making a very bad decision.
-
G
I will miss that show so much. Each person added his/her unique personality and talent to a show that was instructive as well as entertaining.
-
L
I very sorry that The Kitchen is being cancelled. This cooking show is fun & helpful to Home Cooks, novice cooks and those who want new ideas and recipes. The competitive food shows (same OLD same OLD) are about competing and fast display (RESTURANT STYLE) and NOT shows about food or how to prepare food in new ways. As a person who cooks for a FAMILY, I want new ideas/RECIPES that make meals different and more appealing.
The Kitchen will be missed. are
-
C
They're crazy. This is one of the best cooking shows ever! Love it. We don't need another one those competive TV shows!!! So Stupid! Please bring it back!
-
O
I love the Kitchen. It will be very sad to see them go. I wish they change their minds.
-
K
Very dissappointed. Is the only show that I see in Food Network.
-
P
Best show on hgtv, better than Ramsey…..hgtv needs to edit many of their other productions especially in the real estate area…..too many fonts……..
-
C
Wish they would bring it back. Way too many competition shows.!!
-
L
Worst decision. Favorite show. Would rather The Kitchen than endless hours of Bobby Flay and Guy Fieri!
-
T
Worst decision Food Network has made. I’m sick of competition shows. I’m going to miss this show. Will probably stop watching all together.
-
G
Katie Lee has the MOST annoying voice.
-
B
Stopped watching the show as much a couple of years ago . I will miss : Alex G, Katie and Geoffrey . However I also follow their blogs and see them on instagram. I will not miss Jeff Maro - both his obnoxious quips and scene stealing and I will not miss Sunny -with her grocery store hacks !? -which cost 2-3 times what you’d spend dicing things yourself . It ran its course !
-
K
What are you thinking!?!? Who wants to watch someone build a Harry Potter set?! Check your demographic. I want cooking tips and recipe ideas. I have learned so much and grown as a cook from watching every episode of that show. You can't have all competition shows and nothing else. WAKE UP! Reconsider and surprise your fans that you'll lose if you don't.
-
M
Booooo!! I can't believe I watched their final episode yesterday! Bad move.
-
M
On Food Network, a "season" is a collection of new episodes for a specific show, typically 13 episodes, produced and aired in a defined period, though frequency varies: some shows have multiple seasons a year (like Chopped), others are seasonal, and some have run for dozens of seasons. It's less about strict broadcast months and more about distinct production runs, often grouped by fall/spring premieres or themed blocks.
-
M
Probably because AI told them to do it.
-
J
I miss this show so much. Best cooking show.
-
K
It’s just not right, this is my favorite show, I relate to them and have learned so much. It’s nice how they show exactly how to make a meal and what to pair it with. I am so sad and am gonna be lost without it. I sincerely hope that you reconsider this cancellation. To the chefs, Geoffrey, Katie, Jeffrey and Sonny I wish you all the best !! God Bless each and everyone of you!!
-
C
I think its terrible to cancel such a good show. I watch it each week and love to prepare the foods they make. I love the way they get along and the banter. Their take on foods and how many of the recipes are easy and delicious. I don't like those reality cooking shows. I wish they would reconsider and keep the kitchen on!! I don't watch anything else on the food network and I won't start now
-
G
Goodbye Food Network! The Kitchen was the only show I found worthwhile to watch on that network. So won’t be tuning in anymore.
-
G
I hate this. I’ll definitely miss everyone except for one ,which will go unnamed
-
G
No , no to The Kitchen going off air!.
-
O
I do like the show but I won't be sorry to have Sunny off the tv with her screaming and obnoxious ghetto comments as well as talking with her mouth full.
Watchlist Easy access to only the shows you care about — all in one simple place
Alerts Only important notifications — when a show is returning, when it becomes available to stream, and more.
Special Offers Exclusive products we release related to your favorite shows and streaming services