Both professional and amateur chefs are encouraged to apply. Open-call auditions will be held around the country throughout July and August. Contestant hopefuls should bring an application, photograph, and resume and/or bio to the auditions, which will allow them to meet with network casting directors. Interested candidates unable to attend an open casting call may submit a three-minute audition video explaining why he or she should be Food Network’s newest star. For applications, contest rules, and submission instructions simply visit
The Next Food Network Star : Food Network.
If you have the cooking know-how, a personality that pops and teaching skills, bring it!
There are three ways to apply:
- Upload a 3-minute video and email application: Upload video below and submit a full application via email (as a pdf) to nfns6@yahoo.com.
- Mail in your 3-minute video (DVD/mini DV tape) and application to: CBS/The Next Food Network Star, 524 West 57th St. NY, NY 10019
- Attend an open call and bring your application: See dates & locations below
Before applying, please read the rules and eligibility requirements. Download the application and submit any questions to:
nfns6@yahoo.com.
Casting locations will include Phoenix Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location:
Embassy Suites Phoenix/ Scottsdale
4415 East Paradise Village Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Chicago Date: Sunday, July 12, 2009
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location:
Affinia Chicago Hotel
166 East Superior St.
Chicago, IL 60611
Austin Date: Friday, July 17, 2009
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location:
Hyatt Regency Downtown
208 Barton Springs Rd.
Austin, TX 78704
San Francisco Date: Sunday, July 26, 2009
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location:
W San Francisco
181 Third Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
New York City Date: Friday, July 31, 2009
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location:
CBS
530 W. 57th St. (bw 10th and 11th)
NY, NY 10019
Los Angeles Date: Monday, August 10, 2009
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location:
Saddle Ranch
8371 West Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, 90069
San Diego Date: Monday, August 17, 2009
Time: 12pm - 5pm
Location:
W San Diego
421 W. B Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Atlanta Date: Monday, August 24, 2009
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location:
W Atlanta Midtown
188 14th St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30361
The Next Food Network Star is television’s most challenging food fight, providing 10 hopeful TV chefs the chance to compete for the ultimate dream job: his or her own Food Network show. Season five is currently underway and airs Sundays at 9pm ET/PT.