The Great Food Truck Race

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  • TV-G
  • 2010
  • 15 Seasons
  • 6.6  (708)

The Great Food Truck Race is a popular reality TV show that premiered on the Food Network in 2010. Hosted by famous chef Tyler Florence, the show features eight teams of aspiring food truck owners as they travel across the United States to compete in various culinary challenges. Each week, the teams are given a new challenge in a different city, and are required to create a themed menu that incorporates local ingredients and flavors. The teams must not only create delicious dishes, but also manage their finances, marketing, and customer service as they compete to sell the most food and avoid elimination. Throughout the competition, the teams face a range of challenges that test their culinary skills, creativity, teamwork, and business savvy. For example, they may be asked to create a meal with a limited budget, or to serve a large number of customers in a short amount of time. Alongside Tyler Florence, the show features two other expert judges: Daniel Shemtob and Ted Kim. Shemtob is a successful food truck owner himself, having launched the LA-based truck The Lime Truck in 2010. Kim is the founder of the Korean BBQ truck Seoul Sausage Company. As the teams travel from city to city, they must also deal with the stresses of being on the road and living in close quarters with their competitors. The show offers a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and rewards of running a food truck business, as well as the unique culture and cuisine of various U.S. cities. The Great Food Truck Race has been praised for its entertaining format and engaging storytelling, as well as its celebration of street food and culinary innovation. It has also helped launch the careers of several successful food truck owners, including The Lime Truck and The Grilled Cheese Truck. Overall, The Great Food Truck Race is a fun and fast-paced competition that offers a glimpse into the exciting and unpredictable world of food truck entrepreneurship. Whether you're a foodie or a fan of reality TV, this show is sure to satisfy your appetite for adventure and delicious cuisine.

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Seasons
San Diego Showdown
9. San Diego Showdown
July 24, 2022
The final two teams go head-to-head at a San Diego brewery where they must sell a dish based on the other team's signature menu item. After tasting a flight of craft beer, the teams create new specials to sell as a paring to brewery patrons. Next, Tyler Florence and Chef Ruffo Ibarra challenge the trucks to cook with the hottest chilies in the world. Both teams pull out all the stops, but only one team is awarded the $50,000 and crowned winner of the hottest season ever!
Close to the Finish Line
8. Close to the Finish Line
July 17, 2022
Follow The Great Food Truck Race is headed to the Wild West, where host Tyler Florence welcomes seven teams of brand new food truck operators as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
Dunes Day
7. Dunes Day
July 10, 2022
The four remaining food trucks travel to Glamis, Calif., where they race down sand dunes to win their choice of protein. An innovation challenge from Tyler Florence puts everyone's creativity to the test, but the teams struggle to beat the heat while facing their biggest crowds yet.
Who Are the Secret Eaters?
6. Who Are the Secret Eaters?
July 3, 2022
The competition heats up in Manhattan Beach, Calif., where Tyler Florence challenges five food trucks to impress a trio of secret foodies with three courses of international fare. Next, the teams compete to create the best recovery snack for local athletes before assembling for a shocking elimination.
Teams Fall Apart From Within
5. Teams Fall Apart From Within
June 26, 2022
In Redondo Beach, Calif., special guest food truck and all-star season runner-up Seoul Sausage challenges the teams to craft a game-changing box lunch and sell it on the boardwalk; one team struggles to find its groove.
No Time to Swap
3. No Time to Swap
June 19, 2022
Seven teams arrive in Venice Beach, California, ready to sell. Chef Antonia Lofaso challenges them to craft a signature dish that reflects who they are as a food truck. Tyler Florence makes the trucks to swap teammates, and a rivalry heats up. Show less
Hot Season, Cold Location
2. Hot Season, Cold Location
June 12, 2022
Although eight teams arrive to compete, it's the Los Angeles heat that leads the race -- and not in a good way. Special guest and all-star season winner Lime Truck challenges the teams to an eye-opening, head-to-head selling competition. As if that weren't tough enough, all the teams struggle with finding good spots with enough crowds to sell in the City of Angels. Tensions come to a boiling point when one team's home field advantage adds fuel to the already smoldering rivalries.
Laguna Beach Heat
1. Laguna Beach Heat
June 5, 2022
In the season premiere, the competitors meet Tyler and see their food trucks for the very first time in Laguna Beach.
Description

The Great Food Truck Race is a popular reality TV show that premiered on the Food Network in 2010. Hosted by famous chef Tyler Florence, the show features eight teams of aspiring food truck owners as they travel across the United States to compete in various culinary challenges.

Each week, the teams are given a new challenge in a different city, and are required to create a themed menu that incorporates local ingredients and flavors. The teams must not only create delicious dishes, but also manage their finances, marketing, and customer service as they compete to sell the most food and avoid elimination.

Throughout the competition, the teams face a range of challenges that test their culinary skills, creativity, teamwork, and business savvy. For example, they may be asked to create a meal with a limited budget, or to serve a large number of customers in a short amount of time.

Alongside Tyler Florence, the show features two other expert judges: Daniel Shemtob and Ted Kim. Shemtob is a successful food truck owner himself, having launched the LA-based truck The Lime Truck in 2010. Kim is the founder of the Korean BBQ truck Seoul Sausage Company.

As the teams travel from city to city, they must also deal with the stresses of being on the road and living in close quarters with their competitors. The show offers a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and rewards of running a food truck business, as well as the unique culture and cuisine of various U.S. cities.

The Great Food Truck Race has been praised for its entertaining format and engaging storytelling, as well as its celebration of street food and culinary innovation. It has also helped launch the careers of several successful food truck owners, including The Lime Truck and The Grilled Cheese Truck.

Overall, The Great Food Truck Race is a fun and fast-paced competition that offers a glimpse into the exciting and unpredictable world of food truck entrepreneurship. Whether you're a foodie or a fan of reality TV, this show is sure to satisfy your appetite for adventure and delicious cuisine.

The Great Food Truck Race is a series that is currently running and has 15 seasons (107 episodes). The series first aired on August 15, 2010.

Where to Watch The Great Food Truck Race

The Great Food Truck Race is available for streaming on the Food Network website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Great Food Truck Race on demand at Google Play, Apple TV and Food Network.

  • Premiere Date
    August 15, 2010
  • IMDB Rating
    6.6  (708)