Top Chef
The reality cooking competition Top Chef features the top chefs in the country facing off in culinary challenges and being judged by a panel of professional chefs and restauranteurs. Padma Lakshmi hosts Top Chef alongside longtime judge Tom Colicchio.
Created by the production company responsible for Project Runway, Top Chef has inspired some spin-offs including Top Chef Masters and Top Chef Desserts.
Network: Bravo
First Episode Date: March 8, 2006
Judges:
- Tom Colicchio
- Gail Simmons
- Padma Lakshmi
Top Chef Winners:
- Harold Dieterle
- Ilan Hall
- Hung Huynh
- Stephanie Izard
- Hosea Rosenberg
- Michael Voltaggio
- Kevin Sbraga
- Richard Blais
- Paul Qui
- Kristen Kish
- Nicholas Elmi
- Mei Lin
- Jeremy Ford
- Brooke Williamson
- Joseph Flamm
- Kelsey Barnard Clark
- Melissa King
- Gabe Erales
Where to Watch: Hulu, Peacock
Latest Top Chef News and Updates
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