Stove Tots — Season 1

It's the cutthroat chef, versus the sensitive chef, versus the small wonder, in the kids' culinary fight club "south of the border" challenge. Things get spicy for these young chefs when their moms can't seem to contain their enthusiasm, and one team beats the record for the most penalties. Will this challenge prove to be too much pressure for the youngest chefs in fight club history?

It's the chef boss, versus the pink lady, versus the flavor ninja, in the kid's culinary fight club "Asian fusion" challenge. In the first round, chefs contend with forgotten ingredients, measuring mix-ups and one chef's personal hatred of all things ginger. In round two, chefs must raise their game, but penalties mount and egos clash as the chefs try to edge out the competition.

It's the kung fu chef, versus the pretty boy, versus the not-so-delicate daisy, in the kids' culinary fight club "Spanish meets French" challenge. The chefs contend with Spanish tapas and fancy French cooking techniques but it's hard to say who one competitor is battling more--the other chefs, or her own mother. No one is safe from this teen queen's wrath--not even the cheferee.

It's the perfectionist, versus the showman, versus the wing-it girl, in the kids' culinary fight club "beachside bites" challenge. Things go sour in the first round when a forgotten ingredient, penalties, and over-bearing moms just can't keep a lid on it. By round two, tensions are high as the chefs--and their mothers--struggle to rise to the occasion, causing a major breakdown even before the results are revealed.

It's the snarky chef, versus the know-it-all, versus the overachiever, in the kids' culinary fight club "rags to riches" challenge. Chefs must get creative with low-end ingredients and then flip the switch for a fine dining experience. What happens when you put three pre-teen girls in a cooking competition? Yelling, cheating, and tears.

It's the hot mess chef, versus the prot g , versus the half pint chef, in the kid's culinary fight club "la chef" challenge. Things turn from dazzling to dizzying as the prot g  struggles to live up to her mother's reputation, the hot mess can't seem to keep her ingredients from falling on the floor, and the half pint chef sets his first dish on fire.

It's the mama's boy, versus the seasoned chef, versus the health nut, in the kids' culinary fight club "cook like a Cajun" challenge. When one chef turns out to be a student of another chef's mother, the smack-talk runs rampant. Distractions can be costly as our chefs will discover, and the pressure has one mom teetering on the brink of a breakdown.

It's the terminator, versus the hometown hero, versus the BBQ diva, in the kids' culinary fight club "grill it!" challenge. Competition is fierce among three of the top BBQ kid chefs in the country and rivalries run deep when two former competitors come face-to-face for a rematch. However, when one chef's dish doesn't even make it to the plate, all bets could be off.

It's the quiet storm, versus Latin heat, versus chef get-it-done, in the kids' culinary fight club "seafood galore" challenge. Things aren't so easy in the big easy as these young chefs do their best to fry their way to the top. Will the parent's tempers end up being hotter than the oil?

It's the improviser, versus the silver spoon chef, versus miss independent, in the kid's culinary fight club "Little Italy Challenge." In order to make it into round two, chefs will have to make a pizza in 30 minutes--no small feat, even for the most seasoned chef. There's laughter and loathing as the moms come on strong in order to eke out a big win for their kids.

It's the mad scientist, versus the fashionista chef, versus Mr. International, in the kids' culinary fight club "Michelin Stars" challenge. Chefs must prove they have what it takes to create dishes at a level only few chefs can ever hope to attain. Nervous moms, over-ambitious dishes, and some technical difficulties threaten to derail their quest to be the best.

It's the passionate chef, versus the golden child, versus the strategist, in the kids' culinary fight club "melting pot" challenge. Chefs are tasked with creating five star dishes from foreign countries. While the chefs try to reach new culinary heights, the parents are getting down and dirty as one mom pushes the limits farther than they've ever been pushed before.

It's the business woman, versus the celebrity chef, versus the wild card, in the kid's culinary fight club "street food" challenge. Chefs must create delicious dishes on a stick, then up the ante with a fine dining twist. There's screaming, crying and even talks of sabotage--things get downright sticky for the parents as they struggle to control their minions.