Where is the Restaurant Hell’s Kitchen Filmed: A Comprehensive Guide
The popular reality show Hell’s Kitchen, produced by DNA Productions, has captured the attention of viewers for years. Fans are often curious about where the iconic kitchen is located. This guide provides a detailed breakdown of the filming locations over the years, with a focus on the 2023 season and past seasons.
2023 Season: Burbank, California
For the 2023 season of Hell’s Kitchen known as "Battle of the Ages," filming took place in Burbank, at a Spirit Halloween building. The precise address is 600 N San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502. While production utilized the entire building or a portion of it, it is not confirmed. It's worth noting that during filming, they often utilize imitation plant walls to block parts of the background for exterior scenes.
Previous Filming Locations
Before the 2023 season, Hell’s Kitchen had several filming locations:
US Version
The US version of the show experienced notable changes in its filming locations:
Season 1 and 2 were filmed at the former KCOP TV studios located at 915 North La Brea Avenue, Hollywood. Season 3 was moved to Century Studios, located at 3322 La Cienega Place, Los Angeles. From season 4 onwards, the show has been filmed at 8660 Hayden Place, Culver City. This location was previously known as the RIO Forty Acres backlot, where the military camp for the TV series Gomer Pyle USMC was also filmed.UK Version
The UK version of Hell’s Kitchen completed filming in 2009 at ITV studios.
Filming Details and Logistics
It’s important to note that the set is not an actual restaurant but a soundstage or warehouse that has been designed with kitchen facilities and apartments for the contestants. This setup ensures a controlled environment that can easily accommodate the intense filming schedule.
The show often requires elaborate set designs and background imitations to match natural outdoor settings. For overhead shots, they sometimes use other images to cover the less scenic background, thereby making the set look more authentic.
Access to Filming Locations
Unfortunately, the general public cannot gain access to these filming locations. Most of the contestants and visitors are members of friends, family, or associates of the production company. Even VIP buses and trailers on-site are only accessible to those connected with the production.
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