Where is airing: Bravo
For what age: 14+
How many episodes in 23 season: 6 episodes
When 23 season of series "Top Chef" will be aired
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First episode drop time is 10 march 2026.
The last season episode will be available 14 april 2026.
When next episode will be aired?
5-th episode is airing : 7 april 2026
Host Kristen Kish, head judge Tom Colicchio and perennial judge Gail Simmons venture south to the Carolinas! Season 23 is centered in the emerging and eclectic culinary hub of Charlotte, N.C., with several episodes in Greenville, S.C.
For this week's Quickfire Challenge, the chefs are tasked with creating a savory dish inspired by a sweet treat. Then the chefs head to PuckerButt Farms for a pepper tasting with Ed Currie, the inventor of the world's hottest pepper. For the Elimination Challenge, the chefs are split into two teams and must create a progressively hotter menu. "Top Chef" season 12 winner Mei Lin joins Kristen, Tom and Gail at the judges' table.
Legendary Chef Emeril Lagasse joins Kristen in the kitchen for this week's Quickfire Challenge where the chefs are tasked with giving livermush a makeover. For the Elimination Challenge, the chefs must honor North Carolina's rich textile history by incorporating natural food-dyed elements into their dishes. Flour Shop founder Amirah Kassem joins Emeril, Kristen, Tom and Gail at the judges' table.
In a Quickfire Challenge honoring the Wright Brothers' first flight in North Carolina, the chefs must team up to create a trio of dishes that take off alongside a curated wine flight. Then, in the Elimination Challenge, the chefs must turn classic Southern sides into standout main course dishes. The judges are joined by last season's winner Tristen Epps-Long and acclaimed James Beard-nominated chef Greg Collier.
