Myrtle
Beach's culinary reality TV show returns to the Cooking
Channel following two highly successful seasons
MYRTLE
BEACH, S.C., July 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Visit Myrtle Beach is excited to announce that "Chef
Swap at The Beach" is back for a captivating third season this
summer. Showcasing the incredible culinary talent throughout the
Grand Strand, the new season of "Chef Swap at The Beach" premieres
Saturday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. EDT on the Cooking Channel. Season three
features an all-new lineup of 16 skilled and innovative chefs from
the Myrtle Beach area across seven
captivating episodes that will air weekly on Saturdays.
"Bringing viewers another season of 'Chef Swap at the Beach' is
a testament to the vibrant culinary scene that continues to
flourish throughout the Myrtle
Beach area," said Stuart
Butler, Chief Marketing Officer, Visit Myrtle Beach. "This
season highlights yet another batch of our world-class chefs, their
elevated menus featuring rich, farm-to-table and sea-to-table
ingredients and the diverse array of flavors they bring to the
area. Building on the success of the first two seasons, this third
season will further showcase the passion and support our community
has for the local culinary scene."
Chef Mason Zeglen, two-time
winner of Food Network's "Guy's Grocery Games," previous contestant
on HBO Max's "The Big Brunch" and owner of Milk & Honey Coffee
Café in Surfside Beach, S.C., will
reprise his role as the show's host. Each fast-paced episode will
feature two regional chefs who will swap kitchens and prepare a new
dish for evaluation by veteran judges and industry experts
Dylan Foster and Johanna Wilson Jones. The finale episode, an
hour-long special, will feature students from the International
Culinary Institute alongside local chef mentors, adding an exciting
new twist to the show.
"Throughout season one and two, the sheer talent on the show was
nothing short of spectacular. I am genuinely honored to return and
continue showcasing Myrtle Beach's
incredible chefs," said Zeglen. "This season is not just about the
competition—it's about the incredible stories of the diverse,
passionate and dedicated chefs who truly fuel our community."
The 16 distinguished chefs competing this season represent the
diverse culinary scene of the area, from the North and South
Strands to West of the Waterway and the heart of downtown
Myrtle Beach. This season's chefs
are:
- Kenny Adams, Wild Wing Golf Course
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- Lauren Clever, Bougie Foodie, Bougie Foodie
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- Aquib Ahmed, Bombay at the Beach
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- Jef Cornelison, Hot Fish Club, Hot Fish Club
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- Ivan Almeida, Whiskey Roots
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- Kamal Fraser, Caribbean Jerk
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- Sundy Barth, International Culinary
Institute
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- Martin Graham, Pine Lakes Country Club,
Pine Lakes Country
Club
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- Steve Brown, The Brentwood
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- Steve Hock, Hippie Henhouse, Hippie Henhouse
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- Billy Horner, Rustic Table
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- Charles Unger, International Culinary
Institute, International Culinary
Institute
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- Richard Ward, Ritchie's General Store &
Eatery, Ritchie's General Store
& Eatery
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- Paul Kelly Renault, Chive Blossom
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For more on "Chef Swap at the Beach," including
behind-the-scenes photos, featured restaurants, chef tips and more
on the Myrtle Beach area's
culinary scene, visit ChefSwap.com and follow on
Facebook (@chefswapshow), Instagram (@chefswapshow) and
TikTok (@chefswapshow).
Streaming options: Fans of the show can catch up on
the excitement of season 1 and 2, which are available for streaming
on ChefSwap.com, Binge TV and GoUSA TV.
About Myrtle Beach,
S.C.
Myrtle Beach
isn't just a beach. It's The Beach. Popularly known as the Grand
Strand, Myrtle Beach is one
destination made up of 14 unique communities that stretch 60 miles
along the northeast coast of South
Carolina. Families, couples, and those in search of a warm
welcome will find more than just a day at The Beach when they come
together to connect and enjoy vibrant entertainment and family
attractions, including world-class golf, shopping and fresh coastal
Carolina cuisine. From the moment you arrive, you'll find you
belong at The Beach – Myrtle Beach, South
Carolina. For additional information on tourism offerings in
the Myrtle Beach area, visit
www.visitmyrtlebeach.com or call (888) Myrtle-1.
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