BBC America into cooking competition

BBC America is sinking its spoon to the red-colored-colored-hot cooking competition arena. The cabler has bought 10 episdoes of "No Kitchen Needed," a geniune unscripted series that sends three chefs to remote locations around the globe to arrange meals which will be judged by residents. The series is an element of BBC America's push, under g.m. Perry Simon, for everybody up home-grown originals along with its Brit imports within the Beeb together with other shops. "No Kitchen Needed" arises from Notional, the shingle behind Food Network hit "Chopped," and you'll be professional produced by Kevin Greene, Chachi Senior and Dork Noll. Series will feature NY restauranteur Michael Psilakis, "Chopped" champion champion Madison Cowan and Nz chef Kayne Raymond. The Three will probably be delivered to exotic locales different from Thailand to Louisiana bayous and challenged to organize foods using local elements, food-gathering and putting these to use. The best dishes will probably be judged by community people who'll crown one champion. BBC America is poised to unveil a wave of originals beginning 12 ,. 3 while using bow of comedy panel show "Are You Able To Rather...? with Graham Norton." "No Kitchen" is specific for just about any spring bow. Contact Cynthia Littleton at cynthia.littleton@variety.com