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Top Chef Masters

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Kelly Choi, Gael Green, James Oseland, Where to watch: Bravo, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Famous chefs compete for charity in milder spin-off.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    A few chefs have big egos, but in the end they're competing for the chance to contribute to charity, which is a worthy goal. Not much diversity among the competitors.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Some chefs lose their cool under pressure and argue with or yell at sous chefs. 

  • Sex:

    Some very mild sexual innuendo, including a reference to a “shower scene” after one chef steams pasta in a bathroom.

  • Language:

    Words like “hell” and “damn” are audible, while those like “s--t” and “f--k” are bleeped.

  • Consumerism:

    Brands like Glad, Lexis, and other sponsors are prominently featured in each episode. Each chef owns a restaurant; their eateries are often talked about, and restaurant names are featured on their uniforms.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Wine and hard liquor are sometimes used as ingredients in dishes. Wine is usually served with dinner. One chef wants to have a shot of tequila to calm his nerves down. Wine and champagne are often waiting for the chefs after they stand before the judge’s table.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Top Chef Masters

Parents need to know that this Top Chef spin-off is significantly milder than its parent series -- perhaps because the competitors are already famous and are vying to contribute to their charity of choice rather than a lucrative personal prize. That said, the chefs do occasionally lose their cool, and there's some strong language (the iffiest words are bleeped) and plenty of brand/product placement. Also, alcohol is frequently used as an ingredient, served with dinner, and enjoyed by relaxing or celebrating chefs.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the popularity of cooking shows and televised cooking competitions. Are these shows supposed to teach you how to cook, or are they simply meant to be entertaining? Families can also discuss what it takes to be a "star" chef. What kind of training does a chef have to go through in order to be called a chef rather than a cook? How do chefs get rated? Who rates them?
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