Top Chef
Hosted by model and activist Padma Lakshmi, Top Chef pits the best chefs in America against each other through a series of challenges, often themed around the city where filming takes place. The chefs’ work is evaluated by a panel of judges including celebrity chef Tom Colicchio and food writer Gail Simmons. Drama ensues as the contestants live and work together, competing for the ultimate prize of $250,000.
The Bravo show’s 19 seasons (and counting) have inspired several Top Chef spinoffs, including Top Chef Masters, Top Chef Just Desserts, Top Chef Junior, Top Chef Amateurs, and Top Chef Family Style.
- Debut year: 2006
- Seasons: 19 seasons and counting
- Network: Bravo
- Filming location: San Francisco, LA, Miami, Chicago, New York City, Las Vegas, Washington D.C., Texas, Seattle, New Orleans, Boston, Charleston, Colorado, Kentucky, Portland, and Houston
- Where to watch: Bravo, Hulu, and Peacock
Featured Articles:
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