Returning to the scenic Star Hill Ranch, this latest installment of “BBQ Brawl” pits Bobby Flay (“Bobby Flay’s Barbecue Addiction”) against two formidable newcomers: Maneet Chauhan (“The Secret Ingredient”) and Antonia Lofaso (“Beachside Brawl”). Season 6 of “BBQ Brawl: Flay V. Chauhan V. Lofaso” premieres Sunday, June 1, on Food Network and streams the next day on Max.<br><br>This season, these three powerhouse chefs each mentor teams of seasoned barbecue pitmasters, guiding them through high-stakes grilling challenges in pursuit of the ultimate title: “Master of ‘Cue.”<br><br>Over the course of 10 episodes, the competitors face bold and sometimes bizarre culinary tasks, all while under the watchful eyes of returning judges Carson Kressley (“Celebrity Big Brother”), Rodney Scott (“All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate”) and Brooke Williamson (“Top Chef”). Only one pitmaster makes it through the flames to earn their victory.<br><br>“This season has something for everyone, whether you are a professional grill master, a weekend warrior or simply love the smokey char of barbecue done right,” said Flay.<br><br>“Summertime heralds outdoor cooking, and ‘BBQ Brawl’ celebrates all that entails with a healthy dose of competition to keep it exciting.”<br><br>And exciting it is. In one of this season’s most unexpected twists, Flay, Chauhan and Lofaso face off against the Brawlers in a first-ever Captains vs. Competitors challenge.<br><br>Teams push their culinary skills to the limit in a baking challenge and make use of Old West fire gear, followed by one of the most challenging techniques in grilling: cooking with the Argentinian Asado Iron Cross. Just when they think it’s over, a surprise elimination sends the remaining Brawlers straight into the finale, where an overnight cook-off decides who takes the “Master of ‘Cue” title.<br><br>“It’s a game of skill and cooking acumen but also teamwork and trust, and this season’s challenges really put all that to the test for the mentors and their teams,” said Betsy Ayala, head of content, food, for Warner Bros. Discovery.<br><br>This season, produced by Rock Shrimp Productions for Food Network, features a standout lineup of competitors, including Tyler Anderson (“Top Chef”), Kyle Bryner (“Happy Barbecue”), Tim Van Doren, Jason Dady (“A Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking”), Rosalie Bradford Pareja, Alexandra Donnadio (“Next Level Chef”), Greg Gatlin (“Top Chef”), Brad Leighninger (“Guy’s Grocery Games”), Thyron Mathews, Orchid Paulmeier (“The Next Food Network Star”), Arturo Ramon and Aarthi Sampath (“Tournament of Champions”).<br><br>“BBQ Brawl: Flay V. Chauhan V. Lofaso” kicks off Sunday, June 1, on Food Network and streams the next day on Max.<div></div><br>