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Take Home Chef

Take one harried shopper, add one hunky chef, simmer, and what do you get? A fun, mouth-watering cooking and dining experience with Australian master chef Curtis Stone. Make a date with Curtis Stone and let him be your TAKE HOME CHEF every Monday at 1600 hrs (4:00 pm SIN/HK). The season premieres on March 16, with encores every Tuesday at 1300 hrs (1:00 pm). Catch Curtis in action as he surprises shoppers with a truly unforgettable experience.

Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Curtis Stone is the former head chef of London's critically acclaimed Quo Vadis and author of several cookbooks. His cooking style reflects his experiences: both high-end and purely gourmet, and also down-to-earth, relatable and fun. Experienced and comfortable in some of the world's top kitchens, Curtis' easygoing, Aussie demeanor helps him feel right at home whipping up meals for the unsuspecting shopper in TAKE HOME CHEF.

Each episode begins with a covert Curtis racing through a grocery store as he searches for the perfect "victim". After finding her, he turns on the charm and offers to take her home and prepare a gourmet meal for her, her family and/or friends using the items in her basket. Once the shopper signs on for the adventure, she takes Curtis home and works with him in her own kitchen to create a delicious meal for her loved ones.

Along the way, she'll learn some of his culinary techniques while Curtis will learn something new - like how to salsa! In addition, his skills as a chef will be challenged in each episode as he has to think on his feet and create scrumptious meals for guests with allergies and other dietary restrictions. If that wasn't tough enough, Curtis will also have to create a meal using ingredients he didn't pick out.

Once the meal is complete, it's time for one more surprise ingredient: the unsuspecting family or friend. How will they react when they come home and are faced with a camera crew and a young, handsome Australian in their living room? Will Curtis get the boot from the jealous boyfriend? Or will dinner be a smashing success?