After a decade of tasty recipes, lively banter, and star-studded guests, one of Food Network’s most beloved weekend programs is coming to a close. Fans will get one last chance to tune in this December as the network wraps up the impressive 10-year run of “The Kitchen,” leaving behind more than 40 seasons of cooking tips, laughs, and memorable moments.
‘The Kitchen’ Ending After 40 Seasons
After 10 years and more than 40 seasons, “The Kitchen” will officially close this December, according to Variety. The final episode of one of the longest-running hits on Food Network will air on December 13.
“The Kitchen” is co-hosted by Sunny Anderson, Katie Lee Biegel, Jeff Mauro, Geoffrey Zakarian, and also features recurring guest Alex Guarnaschelli. The show debuted in January 2014 and was marketed as Food Network’s lighthearted weekend gathering spot where viewers could not only get recipes and the latest food trends but also some family meal inspirations.
During its run, the Emmy-nominated show did become a staple for Saturday viewers. It was more than a cooking show, but was part talk show and part friendly banter between some familiar faces from the network.
Variety reported that the end of “The Kitchen” comes as Food Network and parent company Warner Bros. Discovery are re-evaluating priorities for the 2026 programming schedule. They are trying to determine the split between the linear channels and streaming platforms.
While the final episode of “The Kitchen” will air on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. ET on Food Network, fans of the show can still stream all episodes on HBO Max and Discovery+.
Statement From Warner Bros. Discovery
After the announcement was made, Betty Ayala, head of food content for Warner Bros. Discovery, released the following statement, “For over a decade Sunny, Katie, Jeff, Geoffrey, and more recently Alex have engaged audiences with their individual and distinct food sensibilities and sense of humor that together make ‘The Kitchen’ a delicious way to spend an hour. Everyone knows all good parties end up in ‘The Kitchen,’ where the conversation, laughs, and food flow; the best parties probably end a little bit earlier than some guests would like, but we’ve got twelve years of memories and wanted to celebrate this team’s hard work during one final holiday season.”
Fans React to Sad News
After Food Network shared the news on their Instagram page, fans were quick to voice their opinion on the decision.
One fan wrote, “Very sad. I TRULY hope they don’t replace it with another competition show. We have ENOUGH of those.” Another added, “No way! This is my favorite Food network show. It’s how I learned to cook. 😩😩😩”
The love continued, as one user commented, “My favorite show! I have enjoyed watching over the years and will miss y’all! 😢,” and another wrote, “Sad to hear this 😢 one of the best show on @foodnetwork always entertaining, great recipes, always something new. Enjoyed every episode!”
Sorry to hear this. Saturday mornings will not be the same. The group experiences were so balanced. It will be hard to replace it with something as entertaining. Pls no more competion shows!
This is one of only several shows on the Food Network worth watching. Sad is being dropped. They will probably fill in with even more Diners Drive Inns and dives. So sick of not seeing constructive shows that teach something. Most of what they put on us rerun after rerun after rerun. It’s no wonder why people don’t watch the network.
We have been hit with a numerous bad news over the last few years and it had taken its toll my wife and I. But the one thing we did watch together was this show it was the one thing we could depend on was this show to bring us together and now it is gone. It breaks my heart to see it go.
So very sorry to see this great show go! Please, please no more competition shows! So tired of them! Bring back the Kitchen!
Loved the show before they added Alex Guarnaschell! Sunny Anderson, Katie Lee Biegel, Jeff Mauro, and Geoffrey Zakarian had great camaraderie and were very funny. Alex had an attitude that turned me off with her. Sorry to see the show go.
Food network doesn’t have that many good shows left. All they have is challenges, games and non professional cooks. If I wanted to see a non professional cook, I would put a mirror in the back of my stove. To cancel a good show that has so many fans is absolutely asninie. Maybe a change is needed in the programming department. P.S. they so also rename the Food Network to the Guy fieri channel 24/7
My favorite show out of all the food network shows. I learned so much watching the show. Please change your mind! Keep the Kitchen!
Oh no! I can’t believe you’re canceling The Kitchen! It is the best show on Food Network. Please reboot it with other chefs if the current chefs ( which I love) don’t want to continue on. We need shows that teach – NOT another competition show!
I love the food network and very sad the Kitchen is going away. It is an informative and entertaining show. getting tired of reruns of DDD.
So very sad to see this happen. As one viewer said, hope it does not get replaced
with more reruns and competition shows. Tired of it.
I rarely watch FoodTV anymore except for the Kitchen and the Holiday Baking Championshiip
that is on Monday nights.
I look forward to every Saturday at 11:00 AM. I would record the show and watch it later in the afternoon. I am very very disappointed that you were getting rid of such a fun, informative and delicious show.