The first season of the series officially premiered on May 23, 2016;[2] and it was presented by chef Eddie Jackson and model Camila Alves,[1] who also served as judges. The season began with eight child chefs in the pilot episode and then ended with three finalists in the season finale, with the winner receiving $20,000.[1] The second season of the series premiered on May 1, 2017, with Alves having been replaced by chef Damaris Phillips.[3][4] The format of the series had also changed, as there were four different child chefs with a different winner in each episode; and said winner receiving $10,000.[4]
In each episode, the two judges were joined by a rotating lineup of special guest chefs who would serve as the third judge.[1]
^"Bacon, Ribs and Roasts" was produced as the second episode of the second season, but it aired as the first episode of the season.
^"Tex Mex Showdown" was produced as the third episode of the second season, but it aired as the second episode of the season.
^"Red, White and BBQ" was produced as the first episode of the second season, but it aired as the third episode of the season.
^"Game Day Grill Masters" was produced as the eighth episode of the second season and "Boardwalk Bites" was produced as the sixth episode of the season, but the episodes aired in reverse order.