Shows Like Barbecue Showdown

If you liked Barbecue Showdown (2020), a reality series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Iron Chef America (2005)
★ 6.6/10Also reality
American cooking show based on Fuji Television's Iron Chef, and is the second American adaptation of the series, following the failed Iron Chef USA. Like the original Japanese program, the program is a culinary game…
2
Chopped (2009)
★ 6.5/10Also reality
A high energy, fast paced cooking competition that challenges four up-and-coming chefs to turn a selection of everyday ingredients into an extraordinary three-course meal. After each course, a contestant gets “chopped”…
3
MasterChef Australia (2009)
★ 7.1/10Also reality
MasterChef Australia is a Logie Award-winning Australian competitive cooking game show based on the original British MasterChef. It is produced by Shine Australia and screens on Network Ten.
4
MasterChef Junior (2013)
★ 6.8/10Also reality
American version of the culinary competition series that gives talented kids between the ages of 8 and 13 the chance to showcase their culinary abilities and passion for food through a series of delicious challenges…
5
Iron Chef (1993)
★ 7.3/10Also reality
Iron Chef is a Japanese television cooking show produced by Fuji Television. The series, which premiered on October 10, 1993, is a stylized cook-off featuring guest chefs challenging one of the show's resident "Iron…
6
Next Level Chef (2022)
★ 7.4/10Also reality
The next evolution in cooking competitions, as Gordon Ramsay has designed a one-of-a-kind culinary gauntlet, set on an iconic stage over three stories high, each floor contains a stunningly different kitchen. From the…
7
Cutthroat Kitchen (2013)
★ 6.7/10Also reality
Just how far is a chef willing to go to win a cooking competition? Cutthroat Kitchen hands four chefs each $25,000 and the opportunity to spend that money on helping themselves or sabotaging their competitors…
8
The Great British Bake Off (2010)
★ 7.5/10Also reality
This British television baking competition selects from amongst its competitors the best amateur baker. The series is credited with reinvigorating interest in baking throughout the UK, and many of its participants…
9
The Final Table (2018)
★ 6.7/10Also reality
Team of chefs vie to impress some of the world's toughest palates as they whip up iconic dishes from different nations in this fast-paced competition.
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The Great British Bake Off (2017)
★ 8.1/10Also reality
Britain's best amateur bakers compete in the iconic white tent - all united in their aim to prove their baking skills and impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.
11
The Challenge (1998)
★ 7.2/10Also reality
Each Challenge pits numerous cast members from past seasons of reality shows against each other, dividing them into two separate teams according to different criteria, such as gender, which show they first appeared on…
12
Beast Games (2024)
★ 7.4/10Also reality
I gathered 1,000 people to fight for $5,000,000, the LARGEST cash prize in TV history! We're also giving away a private island, Lamborghinis, and millions more in cash throughout the competition! Go watch to see the…
13
Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking (2024)
★ 8.2/10Also reality
Pairs of professional bakers compete to create spellbinding edible showpieces on the actual sets where the Harry Potter films were made.
14
Guy's Grocery Games (2013)
★ 5.8/10Also reality
Guy Fieri sends four talented chefs running through the aisles in a high stakes, high skills, grocery store cooking competition. The chefs are hit by real-world challenges like finding workarounds when all the…
15
Nailed It! (2018)
★ 7.1/10Also reality
Home bakers with a terrible track record take a crack at re-creating edible masterpieces for a $10,000 prize. It's part reality contest, part hot mess.
16
The Amazing Race (2001)
★ 6.9/10Also reality
This reality competition sees teams embark on a trek around the world to amazing destinations where they must compete in a series of challenges, some mental and some physical. Only when the tasks are completed will…
17
Squid Game: The Challenge (2023)
★ 6.5/10Also reality
In this reality competition show inspired by "Squid Game," 456 players put their skills to the ultimate test for a life-changing $4.56 million prize.
18
Beat Bobby Flay (2013)
★ 6.5/10Also reality
Two talented chefs go head-to-head for the chance to Beat Bobby Flay. To get to Bobby the chefs must first face off against each other, creating a spectacular dish with a secret ingredient of Bobby's choice. Judges…
19
Pointless (2009)
★ 6.5/10Also reality
Quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else can think of.
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World of Dance (2017)
★ 8.2/10Also reality
Dancers battle in heats of artistry, precision and athleticism in this reality-competition show.