Food Network’s The Kitchen to Conclude After 40 Seasons
After 40 years on the air, Food Network’s The Kitchen is set to conclude.
On Monday, October 20, the network announced to Variety that the weekend talk show—featuring Sunny Anderson, Katie Lee Biegel, Jeff Mauro, Geoffrey Zakarian, and guest star Alex Guarnaschelli—will air its final episode on Saturday, December 13.
“For over a decade, Sunny, Katie, Geoffrey, and more recently Alex have captivated audiences with their unique food insights and humor, making The Kitchen a delightful way to spend an hour,” shared Betsy Ayala, Warner Bros. Discovery’s Head of Food Content, with the outlet.
Ayala added: “Everyone knows that all great gatherings end up in The Kitchen, where laughter, conversation, and food abound; the best parties may wrap up earlier than some would prefer, but we have 12 years of memories to celebrate this team’s dedication during one last festive season.”
While Food Network hasn’t elaborated on the reasoning behind the show’s cancellation, a source connected to production told Variety that the network is reassessing resources and planning to separate the linear channels from the streaming services and studio ahead of the new year.
The Kitchen, which premiered in January 2014, features Anderson, 50, Biegel, 44, Mauro, 47, and Zakarian, 66, as they share straightforward dinner recipes, family meal advice, and respond to viewer inquiries about all things culinary.
Notable guests on The Kitchen have included Daniel Radcliffe, Regina King, Tiffani Thiessen, Martina McBride, Kathie Lee Gifford, Martha Stewart, Wolfgang Puck, Rachael Ray, and Bobby Flay.
In response to the show’s cancellation, several hosts took to their personal social media accounts to share their thoughts.
“It’s the end of an era,” Biegel expressed via Instagram Story on Monday. “A huge thank you to all our fans. The Kitchen was the greatest professional honor of my life, and I will forever be grateful.”
Mauro shared a heartfelt Instagram post, describing his time on The Kitchen as “special” and “rare.”
“What a journey! After 11 years, 40 seasons, and over 500 episodes, The Kitchen is concluding,” he noted. “I always felt what we had was unique — rare, a unicorn, an anomaly. Shows don’t last this long, but we did. I’ve given thanks every night for that fact. I got to spend a dozen years with my closest friends—cooking, laughing, and savoring unforgettable dishes from some of the best chefs and cooks in the world. I even played Twister with Daniel Radcliffe, sang with Trisha Yearwood, and exchanged lyrics with Vanilla Ice and Rev Run.”
Mauro reflected that they laughed, dined, and learned so much that he could “write a book the size of a schooner.”
“Geoffrey, Sunny, Katie, and Alex — I cherish each moment we shared,” he expressed. “To our fans — I’m grateful for your support over the years. To the @foodnetwork family, thank you sincerely for the chance to pursue my dreams. And to the hundreds of dedicated, talented crew members who became part of this exceptional family. … I didn’t foresee feeling this emotional, but my optimism for the future surpasses the sadness.”
Mauro concluded his message, stating, “More than anything, I’m profoundly thankful and humbled for this incredible opportunity that I will never forget. Now — I’ve penned enough chapters; on to the next volume in this exciting yet comedic & heartwarming multi-part series.”
Don’t miss The Kitchen’s final episode on the Food Network on Saturday, December 13 at 11 a.m. ET.
