Top Chef (season 14)
| Top Chef (season 14) | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States |
| Release | |
| Original network | Bravo |
| Original release | December 1, 2016 – |
| Host(s) | Padma Lakshmi |
| Judges |
Tom Colicchio Gail Simmons Graham Elliot |
| No. of contestants | 16 |
| Location(s) | Charleston, South Carolina |
| Winner | TBD |
| Season chronology | |
Top Chef: Charleston is the fourteenth season of the American reality television series Top Chef. The season was announced by Bravo on October 13, 2016, and premiered on December 1, 2016. Filming took place in Charleston, South Carolina, beginning in May 2016.Top Chef: Charleston features eight new contestants competing against eight returning contestants from previous seasons.MasterChef and Top Chef Masters alumnus Graham Elliot debuts as a recurring judge, alongside returning judges Padma Lakshmi, Tom Colicchio, and Gail Simmons.
Top Chef: Charleston features a cast of 16 chefs, consisting of half newcomers and half returnees.
^Note 1 : The chef(s) did not receive immunity.
^Note 2 : Gerald lost the Sudden Death Quickfire Challenge against John and was eliminated.
^Note 3 : Jim lost the Sudden Death Quickfire Challenge against Emily and Sylva, and was eliminated.
^Note 4 : Feeling that his dish contributed the most to his team's loss, Jamie voluntarily forfeited his immunity, resulting in his elimination.
Sudden Death Quickfire Challenge: The contestants competed in two different groups. The eight new chefs had to cook as many dishes as possible within one hour using a whole chicken, while the eight returning chefs had to create their own version of shrimp and grits. The winners of each group received immunity from elimination.
Elimination Challenge: The rookies and veterans were separated into two teams. Each team dined at the home of a local Charleston chef. They then had to create a family-style meal inspired by the home-cooked dishes served to them. The guest judges for the challenge included chefs Carrie Morey, BJ Dennis, Frank Lee, Sean Brock, Robert Stehling, Kevin Johnson, and Michelle Weaver.
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