What Channel Is Food Network on DIRECTV?
Food Network is on DIRECTV channel 231, and it's included in every Signature package, starting with ENTERTAINMENT. Its sister network, Cooking Channel, sits right next door on 232, but that one starts with CHOICE. Here's the full list of food and home channels around 231, which packages carry them and the free cooking channels you can stream without a package.
Quick answer
- Food Network on DIRECTV: channel 231
- Lowest Signature package with it: ENTERTAINMENT (also CHOICE, ULTIMATE and PREMIER)
- Cooking Channel: 232, starting with CHOICE
- Free cooking channels: America's Test Kitchen (4357) and Tastemade Home (4359) in MyFree DIRECTV
Food Network and related channels on DIRECTV
| Network | DIRECTV channel | Lowest package that includes it |
|---|---|---|
| Food Network | 231 | ENTERTAINMENT |
| Cooking Channel | 232 | CHOICE |
| HGTV | 229 | ENTERTAINMENT |
| Magnolia Network | 230 | ULTIMATE |
| Tastemade | 235 | ENTERTAINMENT |
| Recipe TV | 387 | CHOICE |
| Travel Channel | 277 | CHOICE |
| America's Test Kitchen | 4357 | Free streaming channel (MyFree DIRECTV) |
| Tastemade Home | 4359 | Free streaming channel (MyFree DIRECTV) |
Food Network is best known for competition and road-trip shows such as Chopped, Beat Bobby Flay and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, along with seasonal baking championships in the fall and winter. Cooking Channel leans more on how-to cooking and often repeats Food Network favorites.
Which DIRECTV packages include Food Network?
| Signature package | Food Network (231) | Cooking Channel (232) | HGTV (229) | Magnolia Network (230) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENTERTAINMENT | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| CHOICE | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| ULTIMATE | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PREMIER | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bottom line: ENTERTAINMENT already gives you Food Network and HGTV. Step up to CHOICE if you also want Cooking Channel, and to ULTIMATE for Magnolia Network.
Cheapest way to get Food Network on DIRECTV
- Signature packages: ENTERTAINMENT is the lowest package with Food Network, so most DIRECTV customers already have it.
- Entertainment-only streaming: DIRECTV lists both Food Network and Cooking Channel in its MyEntertainment Genre Pack, a streaming lineup without the big sports networks.
- Free, no package needed: America's Test Kitchen (4357) and Tastemade Home (4359) are free streaming channels. They run their own shows and are not a feed of Food Network.
See how the lineups compare in our DIRECTV package channel comparison, or call 1-855-690-9884 and we'll check what's available at your address.
How to find Food Network on your DIRECTV guide
- Tune in directly: press 2-3-1. Cooking Channel is one up on 232, and HGTV is two down on 229.
- Search a chef or show: look up a host or competition by name to see every upcoming airing.
- Record a season: set a series recording for a baking competition so you don't miss an elimination round.
- Make a food-and-home list: put 229, 231 and 232 in one favorites list.
- Cook along anywhere: the DIRECTV app lets you watch on a tablet propped up on the counter.
Other ways to watch Food Network
- DIRECTV app: live Food Network and on-demand episodes with your DIRECTV login, if your package includes it.
- Streaming services: many Food Network series are also available on streaming services such as discovery+ and HBO Max.
- Free channels: the cooking channels in MyFree DIRECTV cost nothing extra.
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- Full DIRECTV channel lineup guide
Want Food Network, HGTV and Cooking Channel on one plan? See DIRECTV options near you or call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Food Network on DIRECTV?
Food Network is channel 231 on DIRECTV.
Is Food Network included in DIRECTV ENTERTAINMENT?
Yes. Food Network is in ENTERTAINMENT, CHOICE, ULTIMATE and PREMIER, so every Signature package includes it.
What channel is Cooking Channel on DIRECTV?
Cooking Channel is channel 232, next to Food Network. It starts with the CHOICE package and is not in ENTERTAINMENT.
Is Food Network in DIRECTV MyEntertainment?
Yes. DIRECTV lists Food Network and Cooking Channel in the MyEntertainment Genre Pack.
Are there free cooking channels on DIRECTV?
Yes. America's Test Kitchen (4357) and Tastemade Home (4359) are free streaming channels in MyFree DIRECTV. They are separate channels, not a live feed of Food Network.
What channel is HGTV on DIRECTV?
HGTV is channel 229, two channels below Food Network, and it's also included in every Signature package.
Want help picking a package for the cooks in your house? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 2, 2026. Channel numbers and package contents reflect DIRECTV's current lineup and may change. Food Network, Cooking Channel, HGTV, Magnolia Network, Tastemade, America's Test Kitchen, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.