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Parents' Guide to

Rocco's Dinner Party

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 13+

Competition offers a menu of celebrities and salty language.

TV Bravo Reality TV 2011
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Based on 1 parent review

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nydesigner111 Adult
June 16, 2011
age 12+

Party like a Rock Star, jes Gordon

Part of the show is how you decorate the room to celebrate with friends. I think this is something the family can do together, and kids can help! Whether elaborate like this show or more simple, throwing a party is a family affair! Jes Gordon, who did these parties for the show is amazing and wrote a book called: Party like a Rock Star. It is the ins and outs of throwing a party like a celebrity but on an everyday budget! It's awesome!
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What's the Story?

ROCCO'S DINNER PARTY is a cooking competition that gives talented chefs a chance to create a memorable meal for renown chef Rocco DiSpirito and a gathering of celebrity guests. Each episode features three skilled chefs who have to impress Chef Rocco with their signature dish. The one who doesn't meet his cooking and creativity standards is immediately eliminated from the competition. The remaining two chefs work with celebrity event producer Jes Gordon to create a perfect dinner party experience, complete with a fabulous food and a wonderful atmosphere. Meanwhile, Chef Rocco serves up some competitive curve balls along the way. The chef who throws the best dinner party gets lots of kudos and $20,000.

Is It Any Good?

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The show's premise is based on the enjoyment that comes with sharing meals around the table with friends and loved ones. It also underscores how the atmosphere surrounding the meal will enhance or take away from a dining experience. As a result, less time is spent discussing the technical issues associated with choosing and preparing ingredients.

It is competitive, but lacks the edgy tension boasted by cooking shows like Top Chef. Meanwhile, much of the show is about honoring the guest chef's talents, rather than highlighting their failures in the kitchen. Foodies will definitely enjoy what's on the menu here.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about cooking competitions. Why do people find them so entertaining? Are these shows supposed to teach you how to cook, or are they just supposed to be fun to watch?

  • What kind of training does a chef have to have in order to earn the title of "chef"? How does a chef become a celebrity chef?

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