Extreme ChefExtreme Chef is a reality competition television program on Food Network. It first aired on June 26, 2011, and is hosted by Marsh Mokhtari. The second season premiered on August 16, 2012.WWW foodnetwork.com/extreme-c...FormatSeven chefs test their culinary abilities, as well as their physical prowess and mental toughness. The challenges are judged by a rotating panel of judges. The winner takes home the $50,000 grand prize.