BBC America into cooking competition

BBC America is sinking its spoon in to the red-colored-hot cooking competition arena. The cabler has purchased 10 episdoes of "No Kitchen Needed," an authentic unscripted series that transmits three chefs to remote locations all over the world to organize foods that'll be judged by local people. The series is a component of BBC America's push, under g.m. Perry Simon, for everyone up home-grown originals together with its Brit imports in the Beeb along with other shops. "No Kitchen Needed" originates from Notional, the shingle behind Food Network hit "Chopped," and will also be professional created by Kevin Greene, Chachi Senior and Dork Noll. Series will feature NY restauranteur Michael Psilakis, "Chopped" champion champion Madison Cowan and Nz chef Kayne Raymond. The 3 is going to be sent to exotic locales varying from Thailand to Louisiana bayous and challenged to prepare meals using local elements, food-gathering and putting them to use. The ultimate dishes is going to be judged by community people who'll crown one champion. BBC America is poised to unveil a wave of originals beginning 12 ,. 3 using the bow of comedy panel show "Can You Rather...? with Graham Norton." "No Kitchen" is specific for any spring bow. Contact Cynthia Littleton at cynthia.littleton@variety.com