Top Chef
Series Overview
French version of the reality competition show in which chefs compete against each other in culinary challenges and are judged by a panel of professional chefs and other notables from the food and wine industry with one or more contestants eliminated in each episode.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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17 Seasons • 242 Episodes
150 min per episode
2010 – Present
Premiered: Mon, Feb 22, 2010
Latest Aired Episode
Season 17, Episode 15: “Episode 15: The Final”
It is in the prestigious setting of the Four Seasons Hotel George V, an iconic luxury hotel awarded six Michelin stars and a Green Star, that the two finalists come together for the final round of the competition. Their challenge: to design and create an exceptional gourmet menu comprising a starter, a main course and a dessert, capable of winning over the palates of 100 Red Cross volunteers as well as those of the five chefs on the jury. For this exceptional final, Adriana Karembeu, Red Cross ambassador, will be present throughout the evening alongside the invited volunteers.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Season 1
8 Episodes →
Season 2
10 Episodes →
Season 3
11 Episodes →
Season 4
15 Episodes →
Season 5
15 Episodes →
Season 6
13 Episodes →
Season 7
14 Episodes →
Season 8
15 Episodes →
Season 9
14 Episodes →
Season 10
14 Episodes →
Season 11
18 Episodes →
Season 12
18 Episodes →
Season 13
18 Episodes →
Season 14
15 Episodes →
Season 15
15 Episodes →
Season 16
14 Episodes →
Season 17
15 Episodes →
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Leix Cote, Sébastien Zibi
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Top Chef
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What is Top Chef about?
French version of the reality competition show in which chefs compete against each other in culinary challenges and are judged by a panel of professional chefs and other notables from the food and wine industry with one or more contestants eliminated in each episode.
How many seasons does Top Chef have?
Top Chef comprises 17 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Top Chef?
Key cast members in Top Chef include Stéphane Rotenberg, Philippe Etchebest, Glenn Viel, Paul Pairet, Hélène Darroze.
Who created or directed Top Chef?
Top Chef was developed and directed by Pierre Leix Cote, Sébastien Zibi.