1-th episode of 23-th season "Top Chef"

What "Top Chef" 1-th episode about

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.

Episode number: 1

Episode name: "Carolina Roots Summary"

Episode release date: 10 march 2026 at 02:00

Status: aired