Talented chefs from the four regions of the United States- North, South, East and West- step into the Chopped kitchen to proudly represent their region for a chance to win $50,000 in each preliminary episode of the tournament features four chefs from one of the four regions of the country showcasing their culinary skills over three rounds- appetizer, entrée and dessert. The chefs are challenged to utilize the basket of mystery ingredients and create delicious dishes to impress a rotating panel of judges. United in their passion for food and their hunger for victory, the winners from each region return to the finale to fight ferociously for American pride, the tournament's coveted prize and the title of Chopped Grand Champion.