Myrtle Beach's culinary reality TV show returns to the Cooking Channel following two highly successful seasons

Myrtle Beach, S.C. (July 22, 2024) — Visit Myrtle Beach is excited to announce that “Chef Swap at The Beach” is back for a captivating third season this summer. Showcasing the incredible culinary talent throughout the Grand Strand, the new season of “Chef Swap at The Beach” premieres Saturday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. EDT on the Cooking Channel. Season three features an all-new lineup of 16 skilled and innovative chefs from the Myrtle Beach area across seven captivating episodes that will air weekly on Saturdays.

“Bringing viewers another season of ‘Chef Swap at the Beach’ is a testament to the vibrant culinary scene that continues to flourish throughout the Myrtle Beach area,” said Stuart Butler, Chief Marketing Officer, Visit Myrtle Beach. “This season highlights yet another batch of our world-class chefs, their elevated menus featuring rich, farm-to-table and sea-to-table ingredients and the diverse array of flavors they bring to the area. Building on the success of the first two seasons, this third season will further showcase the passion and support our community has for the local culinary scene.”

Chef Mason Zeglen, two-time winner of Food Network’s “Guy’s Grocery Games,” previous contestant on HBO Max’s “The Big Brunch” and owner of Milk & Honey Coffee Café in Surfside Beach, S.C., will reprise his role as the show’s host. Each fast-paced episode will feature two regional chefs who will swap kitchens and prepare a new dish for evaluation by veteran judges and industry experts Dylan Foster and Johanna Wilson Jones. The finale episode, an hour-long special, will feature students from the International Culinary Institute alongside local chef mentors, adding an exciting new twist to the show.

“Throughout season one and two, the sheer talent on the show was nothing short of spectacular. I am genuinely honored to return and continue showcasing Myrtle Beach’s incredible chefs,” said Zeglen. “This season is not just about the competition—it’s about the incredible stories of the diverse, passionate and dedicated chefs who truly fuel our community.”

The 16 distinguished chefs competing this season represent the diverse culinary scene of the area, from the North and South Strands to West of the Waterway and the heart of downtown Myrtle Beach. This season’s chefs are:

• Kenny Adams, Wild Wing Golf Course

• Aquib Ahmed, Bombay at the Beach

• Ivan Almeida, Whiskey Roots

• Sundy Barth, International Culinary Institute

• Steve Brown, The Brentwood

• Lauren Clever, Bougie Foodie

• Jef Cornelison, Hot Fish Club

• Kamal Fraser, Caribbean Jerk

• Martin Graham, Pine Lakes Country Club

• Steve Hock, Hippie Henhouse

• Billy Horner, Rustic Table

• Ricky Lang, Gringo Ninja

• Paul Kelly Renault, Chive Blossom

• Jason Trinh, JEM Social

• Charles Unger, International Culinary Institute

• Richard Ward, Ritchie's General Store & Eatery

For more on “Chef Swap at the Beach,” including behind-the-scenes photos, featured restaurants, chef tips and more on the Myrtle Beach area’s culinary scene, visit ChefSwap.com and follow on Facebook (@chefswapshow), Instagram (@chefswapshow) and TikTok (@chefswapshow).

Streaming options: Fans of the show can catch up on the excitement of season 1 and 2, which are available for streaming on ChefSwap.com, Binge TV and GoUSA TV.

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About Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Myrtle Beach isn’t just a beach. It’s The Beach. Popularly known as the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach is one destination made up of 14 unique communities that stretch 60 miles along the northeast coast of South Carolina. Families, couples, and those in search of a warm welcome will find more than just a day at The Beach when they come together to connect and enjoy vibrant entertainment and family attractions, including world-class golf, shopping and fresh coastal Carolina cuisine. From the moment you arrive, you’ll find you belong at The Beach – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. For additional information on tourism offerings in the Myrtle Beach area, visit www.visitmyrtlebeach.com or call (888) Myrtle-1.

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