Guy’s Grocery Games

Guy’s Grocery Games (Triple G) is a culinary competition show airing on the Food Network, set in a fully stocked grocery store studio. The show was originally filmed in a real grocery store in Los Angeles before moving to a massive, custom-built 25,000-square-foot set in Santa Rosa, California, known as “Flavortown Market.” It has since become one of the network’s most consistent ratings performers, airing over 35 seasons as of early 2026.

The show features chefs competing in elimination rounds, using ingredients sourced from the store. Each round features a specific “game” or constraint, such as the “Budget Battle,” where chefs must stay under a certain price point, the “ABC Game,” where all ingredients begin with a randomly chosen letter, or the “Express Lane,” where they are limited to a small number of items. Chefs must balance culinary execution with strategic navigation of the market’s inventory.

After cooking, a three-judge panel evaluates the dishes and assigns point scores in various categories. The chef with the lowest score is usually eliminated at the end of each round until a winner is crowned. The winning chef can then accept a mystery check amounting to up to $20,000 or play the “Guy’s Shopping Spree” bonus round for a chance to win up to $20,000. 

Guy Fieri has hosted the series since its inception, often joined by his son, Hunter Fieri, as a recurring contributor. The show features a rotating panel of judges, all renowned chefs and food personalities. Frequent judges include Justin Warner, Aarti Sequeira, Troy Johnson, Catherine McCord, and Richard Blais.

Guy’s Grocery Games is famous for mixing traditional cooking show format with playful, retail-themed challenges and constraints. Its fast-paced format and supermarket setting set it apart from other culinary shows, making it a refreshing, relatable, and exciting show to watch.