Stephen Kina and his fellow competitors on "Chopped Castaways." (photo courtesy of the Food Network.)
May 11, 2026
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Kalispell barbecue truck owner appears in new Food Network competition
“Chopped Castaways” combines reality TV-style games with classic Food Network cooking competitions. Battling the elements across two grueling cooking rounds each week, competitors must build a working kitchen from basic supplies, earn their signature “Chopped” ingredient baskets through intense physical challenges and cook entirely over open fire, according to a release from the Food Network.