How to Watch Food Network Live Without Cable

Sling TV’s Sling Orange is a live TV plan that gives you access to popular channels like AMC, HGTV, and The Food Network for just $46/month. It also carries exclusive channels, like ESPN and the Disney Channel, which you won't find in Sling's other plan, Sling Blue. Both plans are easy enough to sign up for and cancel, plus they have add-ons in the form of premium, international, and specialty channels. However, if ESPN and Disney are non-negotiable in your household, then Sling Orange is the way to go. Pros

• Customizable with add-ons
• Easy to cancel
• Also includes HGTV

Cons

• Missing some sports channels like FS1 and truTV

Sling TV’s other live TV plan is Sling Blue. Though it’s missing key channels like ESPN and Disney, it has channels you won’t find in Sling Orange like FS1, NFL Network, and USA, making it a better fit for all-around sports fans. Food Network fans will also find much to like in Sling Blue’s lifestyle lineup. And if you’re hoping to get local channels, you'll be happy to know Sling Blue streams affiliates of FOX, ABC, and NBC in select markets. Just be warned, Sling Blue charges a mandatory $5/month if you do get local channels in your area. Pros

• More channel options for sports fans
• Also has HGTV, Travel Chanel, and Discovery
• Also includes HGTV, and TLC

Cons

• An extra $5/month is required if you get local channels in your market

DirecTV Stream is an all-encompassing live TV package. It has everything you’ll need from a cable-replacement plan, including unlimited DVR, simultaneous streams, on-the-go viewing, and local channels. It also carries channels similar to the Food Network, like HGTV, HLN, and Discovery. Its only real drawback is its hefty price. The service has seen multiple price increases in recent years, though it is trying to remedy this by coming up with skinny bundles aimed at rivaling Sling. Pros

• Has an extensive channel lineup that includes HGTV, HLN, and various local channels
• Unlimited DVR and simultaneous streams
• Offers a five-day free trial
• Also includes HGTV, and TLC

Philo is an affordable way to add live channels to your streaming lineup. It’s pretty limited in its offerings (no news and sports channels here) but it does carry a good number of popular channels, including The Food Network and The Cooking Channel. It also boasts unlimited DVR and up to three simultaneous streams—not bad for $28/month. Pros

• Also has Cooking Channel, Travel Channel, and Discovery
• Also includes HGTV, Cooking Channel, Tastemade, and TLC

Cons

• Limited channel offerings

Hulu with Live TV’s most obvious edge over other cord-cutting plans is that it comes with Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu on-demand at no additional cost. Hulu, in particular, has a robust catalog of on-demand titles dedicated entirely to food and cooking. Shows like Tucci in Italy, Next Level Chef, Kitchen Nightmares, and the Food Network's very own Chopped are perfect complements to your food-filled viewing. Pros

• Has plenty of on-demand food shows, some of them from the Food Network
• Also comes with Disney+ and ESPN+
• Also includes HGTV, and TLC

YouTube TV is a live TV streaming service that boasts great DVR capabilities, an intuitive interface, and a robust channel lineup you can boost with add-ons. Not that you might need them, considering YouTube TV has more food-related channels than any other live TV service in this list. But if you choose to customize your plan, you’ll have a wealth of options from premium channels like Showtime and HBO to sports passes like the NBA League Pass and NFL Sunday Ticket. Pros

• Also has HGTV, Recipe.TV, Tastemade, and Travel Channel
• Also includes HGTV, Recipe Tv, Tastemade, and TLC