Whether you’re a respected Chef de Cuisine or a humble home cook, the kitchen can be a very stressful place. Add TV cameras, a ticking clock, fierce competition, and a grand prize of $10,000, and the pressure couldn’t be higher. At least the contestants of OFTV’s This Is Fire have Grandmaster Chef JoJo there to guide them.
On the first season of This Is Fire, Chef JoJo gathered eight home chefs (who are also OnlyFans creators) for a head-to-head battle to see who can deliver the tastiest take on some of his favorite dishes – from tacos, to Monte Cristos, to old-fashioned mac and cheese– in 30 minutes or less. Ultimately, the two finalists got the chance to throw down one last time for a chance to win the money and the bragging rights as champion. If you missed season one, read on to find out who had Chef JoJo saying, “This Is Fire!”
Warning: spoilers ahead.
E1: Monte Cristos
Culinary novices singer Jacky Romero and model Eric Guilmette kick things off with Monte Cristos, deep-fried, sugar-dusted sandwiches.
Eric comes in with a lot of swagger and tweaks the classic by adding pistachios for extra crunch, while Jacky goes coconut-heavy, a choice that she questions mid-cook.
Both improvise their way through the recipe, with Eric building momentum with plating, while Jacky keeps adjusting flavors without fully locking them in.
At tasting, Eric’s sandwich hits with strong texture, clean presentation, and a flaky crust. Jacky’s dish shows bold ideas but lacks cohesion.
Eric earns the very first This Is Fire win, pistachios and all.
E2: Tacos
Omnivore Linda Vo goes head-to-head with Cerissa Sustainable, who’s fully vegan, as they take on tacos in Chef Jojo’s kitchen. Linda jumps straight into her carne asada and mango salsa, while Cerissa builds a crispy tofu and cauliflower taco that has something to prove. She’s already mentally booking her Tulum victory trip.
Early on, Cerissa pulls ahead with speed and organization, elevating her plant-based components. Linda recalibrates mid-cook and leans harder into flavor.
At tasting, Linda’s carne asada with a cheesy jalapeno popper on the side delivers bold flavor despite a minor tortilla issue. Cerissa’s taco is creative but doesn’t land with the same impact. For Chef Jojo, it’s an easy flavor decision.
Cerissa’s heading home, not Tulum. Linda advances to the semifinals.
E3: Fried Chicken Sandwiches
Real-life friends Tori Green and Mars take on fried chicken sandwiches in this chaotic cook. Thirty minutes, fried chicken sandwiches, and two chefs who burn their buns inside the first ten minutes. What could go wrong?
Both struggle with timing and equipment throughout: Tori leans into her self-taught instincts while Mars tries to stay composed.
The competition becomes less about perfection and more about just getting food on the plate.
At tasting, both sandwiches look strong and exceed Chef Jojo’s low expectations. Tori’s dish edges out with better balance and execution, earning her a spot in the semifinals.
Mars takes the loss from his best friend, and his burnt bun.
E4: Filet O’ Fish with Tartar Sauce
“Harvard’s Asian Dropout” Kazumi and Adriana Chechik take on lobster mac and cheese, and things unravel quickly for Adriana. Her roux thickens too early and forces her to improvise the rest of the dish.
Meanwhile, Kazumi leans into bold, Asian-inspired flavors, adding ponzu and building something more intentional. Kazumi gains momentum as they move into cooking the lobster, while Adriana’s roux continues to ruin.
At tasting, it turns out that Adriana overcorrected and so ends up with watery mac and cheese and mismatched flavors. Kazumi’s ponzu-spiked, Asian-inspired lobster mac lands with strong flavor and a clear point of view.
It’s not even close. Kazumi advances to the semifinals.
E5: Fish (Semifinals I)
Eric Guilmette and Linda Vo return for the semifinals, and the vibe in the kitchen is intense. As the cook unfolds, Eric sticks to his improvisational style, while Linda sticks to a technical, methodical approach and builds a layered, composed dish with herbs and precision.
As he falls behind, Eric tries to distract her with mid-cook. It doesn’t work. Linda’s locked in.
At tasting, Linda’s dish clearly outperforms Eric’s simpler plate. Her technique, flavor, and execution all land cleanly. Linda’s herb-and-spice fish and pasta beat Eric’s plain asparagus-and-fish plate on every count.
Eric’s “shoot from the hip” approach misses the target. Linda advances to the final.
E6: Steak (Semifinals II)
Chef Jojo presents steak to Kazumi and Tori Green as they battle for the second finals spot. with steak, and both have a lot of swagger in the kitchen.
While Kazumi mostly eats seafood and has never cooked steak before, it doesn’t stop her from accidentally executing a reverse sear that stops Chef JoJo cold.
Meanwhile, Tori falls behind and has to abandon her mashed potatoes mid-cook.
At tasting, both plates look immaculate, making Chef JoJo deliberation difficult. Both chefs were impressive , but Kazumi’s steak stood out with a flawless sear and East Asian flavor profile to boot.
Tori’s Nana’s recipe gets her close. But Kazumi’s accidental serve takes the win and the last spot to the finals.
E7: Pasta (Finale)
Kazumi go head-to-head with homemade pasta for the $10,000 title.
One of the most technical challenges yet, Linda swings big: rose-shaped mascarpone ravioli stuffed with garlic butter sauce. Kazumi plays it safer with classic spaghetti and a Sriracha oil twist.
As the cook unfolds, Linda’s ambition catches up with her: the dough falls apart and her equipment slows her down. Kazumi moves clean and efficiently, finishing her plate with time to spare. The contrast between ambition and control becomes the story.
At tasting, Chef JoJo bites in and confirms what Linda feared: the pasta is undercooked, undermining her otherwise creative concept. Kazumi’s simpler dish is cleanly executed and delivers consistent flavor. Kazumi’s humble spaghetti takes the day.
Kazumi is the This Is Fire Season One Champion and his heading home with $10,000.
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