Lubavitcher To Cook Up A Storm On Food Network “100 Cooks” Competition

South Florida’s kosher food scene will soon have a familiar face on national television as Lubavitcher Sruly Meyer takes part in Food Network’s newest culinary competition series, “100 Cooks.”

Hosted by Terry Crews and featuring judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Nick DiGiovanni, the seven-week competition will premiere Sunday, June 7, at 9:00pm ET/PT on Food Network, with streaming available the following day on HBO Max.

According to the show’s announcement, “100 Cooks” will feature 100 home cooks from across the country competing in a high-energy culinary contest that will test creativity, skill, and adaptability in the kitchen.

For Meyer, however, the competition carried an added layer of challenge and meaning. As an Orthodox Jew who keeps kosher, he navigated the demands of a national cooking competition while remaining fully committed to halacha and his Jewish values.

“Because I keep kosher, I had to navigate the competition while staying true to my values, including not tasting non-kosher food,” Meyer shared. “It was an exciting challenge and a meaningful opportunity to represent both the South Florida community and the kosher/Jewish food world on a national stage.”

For many viewers in the frum and Chabad communities, Meyer’s participation represents more than just another reality television appearance. At a time when visibly observant Jews are increasingly stepping into mainstream spaces, his appearance on a major national platform offers an opportunity to present kosher observance and Jewish life with pride and authenticity.

Meyer, who is based in South Florida, says he hopes the experience helps shine a positive light on the kosher culinary world and demonstrates that maintaining Torah values need not limit participation in broader culture and professional opportunities.

The new series is expected to air internationally as well, according to an official release from Warner Bros. Discovery.