The BEST episodes of The Next Food Network Star season 3

Every episode of The Next Food Network Star season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Next Food Network Star season 3!

The Next Food Network Star is a reality television series produced by and aired on the Food Network in the United States which awards the winner his or her own series on the Food Network.

Last Updated: 9/20/2024Network: Food NetworkStatus: Ended
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#1 - Potluck, Cakes and Wedding Challenge

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/3/2007

Season 3 kicks off as the 11 finalists are introduced and presented with their first three challenges. They must create an original dish for a dinner party; decorate a wedding cake; and cater a wedding for 100 guests in six hours. The 11 finalists struggle to complete their first three assignments, which include creating an original dish for a Selection Committee dinner party; decorating a wedding cake; and catering a wedding for 100 guests in six hours.

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#2 - Bon Appetit Challenge

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/10/2007

Giada De Laurentis tests the contestants on their presentation skills. The winner's dish will appear on the cover of Bon Appetit magazine.

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#3 - NBA Chocolate Challenge

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/17/2007

A chocolate challenge is given by former NBA player Darryl “Chocolate Thunder” Dawkins and last season's winner Guy Fieri. Then, the contestants must put a unique spin on stadium food and serve their creations at a New Jersey Nets game. Basketball fans choose the winner.

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#4 - Fort Dix Challenge

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/24/2007

Paula Deen and Giada De Laurentiis instruct the remaining finalists to prepare comfort-food dishes for troops at Fort Dix in New Jersey

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#5 - Alton's Classroom

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/1/2007

The contestants build their own brand by making a packaged food that represents their unique point of view; they also film their first full-scale, on-camera cooking demonstration.

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#6 - Iron Chef Showdown

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/8/2007

The remaining four finalists each get a surprise sous chef to help them on an “Iron Chef” battle, where they must create three dishes in one hour. Judges: Bobby Flay; Cat Cora; Karine Bakhoum.

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#7 - Meet the Press

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/15/2007

Three hopefuls remain and they head to Rachael Ray's daily talk show, where each will prepare a signature dish. Then, the final two contestants are chosen.

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#8 - Finale

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/22/2007

In the Season 3 finale, the two remaining finalists head to Miami's South Beach Food & Wine Festival, where they'll prepare a meal for Food Network stars. Then, a winner is chosen live in New York.