Last season, Top Chef broke boundaries (and borders). For the first time, the Emmy-winning culinary reality series had an entirely international season, taking place in Canada. But the show comes back to the U.S. for Season 23, making its way south to a brand new set of locations: Charlotte, North Carolina and Greenville, South Carolina.Read on to find everything we know so far about Top Chef Season 23, including when it premieres, where it's filming, and the "cheftestants."
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As Top Chef hasn't filmed Season 23 yet, a premiere date is nowhere in the cards. But fans should expect it to come around in the spring of 2026, most likely March or April
Where is Top Chef Season 23 filming?
Top Chef will be heading to the Carolinas for Season 23! Bravo announced that the series "will be centered in the emerging and diverse culinary hub of Charlotte, North Carolina, with several episodes in Greenville, South Carolina." This is the first time the show has visited the Carolinas since Season 14, Charleston, nearly a decade ago.
“We’re excited to return to the south for ‘Top Chef’ Carolinas,” said Ryan Flynn, Senior Vice President, Current Production, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “Charlotte and Greenville are perfect chefs’ playgrounds fueled by exceptional local ingredients, bold flavors, a strong agricultural foundation, stunning natural landscapes, and the warm, genuine hospitality the South is known for.”
“Charlotte looks forward to serving as the host city for Season 23 of Bravo’s Top Chef,” said Steve Bagwell, Chief Executive Officer of the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA). “Our city’s rapidly evolving culinary landscape blends global influences, Southern heritage and rich agricultural legacy to craft something truly worth experiencing. Hosting ‘Top Chef’ presents an inspiring stage to spotlight the talent, authenticity and creativity that has made the Queen City one of the nation’s fastest-growing destinations.”
“We’ve long known that Greenville’s food scene could hold its own on a national stage,” says Heath Dillard, CEO & President of VisitGreenvilleSC. “Hosting ‘Top Chef’ here is both validation and a celebration. We’re thrilled to see our culinary community in the spotlight.”
Check back closer to the premiere of Top Chef Season 23 to find out about the new group of "cheftestants."
Who are the contestants (cast) on Top Chef 22?
Check back closer to the premiere of Top Chef Season 23 to find out about the new group of "cheftestants."
In June 2023, Padma Lakshmi shocked the culinary world when she announced she would be stepping away from Top Chef following Season 20. While saddened by her departure, this also started waves of speculation as to who would take her place. Luckily for Top Chef, they didn't have to go far.Top Chef season 10 winner Kristen Kish then stepped into the role of host and judge for Season 21. She has plenty of experience with the show, having been through the process and even served as a guest judge. She has also cut her teeth on hosting since winning, presenting shows such as Travel Channel's 36 Hours and Netflix's Iron Chef reboot. Fans and critics alike have taken to Kristen's tenure as host, as she's earned two Emmy nominations in the process.
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Who are the Season 23 Top Chef judges?
It is assumed that Kristen Kish, Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons will continue to resume their roles at the judges' table for Top Chef Season 23. It's unknown if any other main judges will be announced, as none have been used since Season 16.
Check back closer to the premiere of Top Chef Season 23 to find out the guest judges.
What types of challenges will happen in Top Chef Season 23?
Check back closer to the premiere of Top Chef Season 23 to find out the challenges coming in the Carolinas.
Top Chef: Wisconsin saw a major change to the Quickfire Challenge. For the first time in the show's history, no immunity will be awarded to the winner of the Quickfire. Instead, the winner of the episode's Elimination Challenge would get immunity from the next Elimination Challenge. The Quickfire instead gave a cash reward. Additionally, halfway through the season, Tom and Gail joined Kristen for the Quickfire, and incorporated it into their decisions for who to eliminate. As these changes carries over into the next season, Destination Canada, it's assumed they will also apply to Season 23.
What does the Top Chef winner get?
The winner of Top Chef season 20 will receive $250,000 furnished by the Saratoga Brand, a feature in Food and Wine magazine, and an appearance at the annual "Food and Wine Classic" in Aspen. The prize money was increased starting with Season 17. Season 22 also added a headlining dinner at the James Beard House in New York City and the opportunity to present at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards in Chicago, making it the biggest prize in Top Chef history. We shall see if that carries over into Season 23.
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It is assumed that Last Chance Kitchen will be back for its fifteenth season. Hosted by Tom Colicchio, the online program has eliminated chefs continuing to cook head-to-head for a chance to stay alive and make their way back into the competition. The past two seasons have also had chefs starting in Last Chance Kitchen, in the hopes of cooking their way onto the main show.
Who won Top Chef Season 22?
In one of the most dominant performances in recent memory, Tristen Epps-Long pushed through a sudden loss in the family to take home the prize of Top Chef. He beat out Shuai Wang and Bailey Sullivan in the finale.Related: ‘Top Chef’ Finalists Reveal Why They Chose Their Finale Sous Chefs (Exclusive)
We'll be bringing you news about Top Chef throughout Season 23.
Is there a trailer for Top Chef Season 23?
Check back closer to the premiere of Top Chef Season 23 to get a sneak peek of what the Carolinas have to offer.
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