‘House Of Knives’ Slices Onto Food Network Slate

EXCLUSIVE: Food Network has greenlit a new cooking competition series from the producers of its hit Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking franchise.

The Warner Bros. Discovery cable network has ordered House of Knives from theoldschool.

It will be hosted by chef Scott Conant and will feature Culinary Council members Judy Joo and Marcus Samuelsson. The eight-part series sees a group of contenders who must use their cooking, strategy and survival skills to make it to the throne.

Each week, the series names a weekly ruler based on challenges that reflect the contenders’ personal stories, food influences and cultures, while the least successful chefs are banished. There are always six players in the game, so eliminations are followed with a reveal: a new chef entering the arena. The winner claims the throne and a $100,000 grand prize.

Chefs competing include Anne Burrell, Shirley Chung, Kelsey Bernard Clark, Poppy O’Toole, Viet Pham, Jonathon Sawyer, Martel Stone, John Tesar and Claudette Zepeda.

House of Knives will premiere on March 18 at 9pm.

Theoldschool is behind Food Network’s Harry Potter baking series, which was recently renewed for a second season, as well as series such as Netflix’s Next In Fashion.

“The House of Knives arena is all about extreme talent and gameplay – only the strongest contenders have a chance at the crown,” said Betsy Ayala, Head of Content, Food, Warner Bros. Discovery. “Our viewers are in for a unique experience watching these chefs fight for their name by showcasing their personal food style and stories.”