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Top Chef: World All-Stars
Season 20
Hosted byPadma Lakshmi
JudgesTom Colicchio
Gail Simmons
No. of contestants16
WinnerBuddha Lo
Runners-upSara Bradley
Gabri Rodriguez
LocationLondon, England
Finals venueParis, France
Fan FavoriteAmar Santana
No. of episodes14
Release
Original networkBravo
Original releaseMarch 9 (2023-03-09) –
June 8, 2023 (2023-06-08)
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Top Chef: World All-Stars is the twentieth season of the American reality television series Top Chef.[1] Initial details about the season were released by Bravo and NBCUniversal on August 1, 2022, with filming beginning the same month.[2] The majority of the competition was shot in London, with the season finale set in Paris, marking the first time the show had been filmed entirely abroad.[3][4][5] The cast included past contestants from several international editions of Top Chef.[4] Throughout the season, Padma Lakshmi, Tom Colicchio, and Gail Simmons were joined by judges from the international editions, in addition to global culinary experts.[4] This is the last season to feature Lakshmi as host.[6] The winner received US$250,000.[5]

World All-Stars premiered on March 9, 2023, and concluded on June 8, 2023.[7] In the season finale, Top Chef: Houston winner Buddha Lo was declared the victor over Top Chef: Kentucky runner-up Sara Bradley and Top Chef México Season 2 winner Gabriel "Gabri" Rodriguez, becoming the series' first two-time champion.[8] Top Chef: California runner-up Amar Santana was voted Fan Favorite.[8]

Production

According to Gail Simmons, the concept for Top Chef: World All-Stars had been in the works for over two years.[9] After filming had wrapped up for the finale of Top Chef: All-Stars L.A. in Tuscany, Magical Elves Productions' executive producers and showrunner flew to Paris to meet with Bravo executives and representatives from the twenty-nine global adaptations of Top Chef.[9] Over a two to three-day conference, the producers shared their experiences, best practices, and challenges with shooting their respective versions of the show.[9] As a result of the meeting, Magical Elves Productions formed the idea of drawing talent from the international editions for the American series' milestone twentieth season.[9][10]

Once World All-Stars was greenlit, the decision was made to move production outside of the United States to match the international theme.[10] Several destinations were considered, including Italy, Spain, and France.[10] Padma Lakshmi stated that London was ultimately chosen due to its abundance of different produce, meat, and ingredients, as well as its high population of immigrant cultures and ethnicities.[10] The city also acted as neutral territory, as producers felt that filming in the US would give the American chefs an advantage against their foreign competitors.[9] The casting team sought for diversity in the shows, countries, and cuisines the contestants would represent.[10] They also attempted to recruit as many previous winners and runners-up as possible.[11]

The Top Chef kitchen was built in a studio located just outside of

Taj Hotel.[15] However, the funeral proceedings and the hotel's close proximity to Buckingham Palace forced production to switch the challenge location back to the Top Chef kitchen on the fly.[15] Filming for the season concluded with a two-episode finale in Paris.[10]

Contestants

World All-Stars featured 16 contestants, consisting of former winners and finalists from the American series and various other localized versions of Top Chef from around the globe.[5] The competing chefs represented a total of 11 different iterations of the show.[5]

Name[5] Hometown Current Residence[a] Original Series/Season(s) Original Placement(s)
Samuel Albert Soucelles, France Angers, France France Top Chef (France): Season 10 Winner
Luciana Berry Salvador, Bahia, Brazil London, England
Season 2
 Winner
Sara Bradley
Paducah, Kentucky
 United States Top Chef (USA): Season 16 Runner-up
Dawn Burrell Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Houston, Texas United States Top Chef (USA): Season 18 Runner-up
Ali Ghzawi Irbid, Jordan Amman, Jordan
MENA
): Season 3 		Winner
Tom Goetter Mainz, Germany Worldwide aboard Scenic ocean vessels Germany Top Chef Germany: Season 1 3rd
Nicole Gomes Richmond, British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia
Season 5
 5th, Winner
Victoire Gouloubi Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo Milan, Italy Italy Top Chef Italia: Season 2 Runner-up
Charbel Hayek Beirut, Lebanon
Lake Worth, Florida
MENA
): Season 5 		Winner
Buddha Lo Port Douglas, Australia Brooklyn, New York City United States Top Chef (USA): Season 19 Winner
Dale MacKay Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Season 1
 Winner
Phattanant "May" Thongthong Chiang Mai, Thailand Bangkok, Thailand
Season 1
 Runner-up
Begoña Rodrigo
Valencia, Spain
 Spain Top Chef (Spain): Season 1 Winner
Gabriel "Gabri" Rodriguez
Iztapalapa, Mexico City
 Madrid, Spain Mexico Top Chef México: Season 2 Winner
Amar Santana Dominican Republic/Queens, New York City Santa Ana, California United States Top Chef (USA): Season 13 Runner-up
Sylwia Stachyra Lublin, Poland Poland Top Chef (Poland): Season 7 Winner

Contestant progress

Episode # 1 2 3 42 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Quickfire Challenge
Winner(s) 		Dale
Sara 		May N/A Ali Tom Dale3 Buddha Buddha N/A Amar1 Buddha1 Buddha1 Ali1 N/A
Contestant Elimination Challenge Results
1 Buddha IN IN WIN IN LOW HIGH IN IN WIN LOW WIN WIN HIGH WINNER
2 Sara IN IN IN HIGH IN HIGH IN IN HIGH HIGH OUT LOW4 WIN RUNNER-UP
Gabri LOW HIGH HIGH LOW LOW IN IN HIGH LOW LOW WIN HIGH LOW RUNNER-UP
4 Ali IN WIN LOW IN HIGH IN WIN HIGH HIGH HIGH LOW LOW OUT
5 Tom HIGH IN IN IN IN LOW LOW WIN LOW IN LOW OUT
6 Amar IN IN LOW HIGH WIN IN HIGH LOW HIGH WIN OUT
7 Victoire IN IN IN HIGH HIGH HIGH LOW IN LOW OUT
8 Nicole IN IN IN HIGH IN WIN IN IN OUT
9 Charbel WIN IN IN HIGH IN HIGH HIGH OUT
10 Dale IN IN OUT HIGH3 OUT
11 Sylwia IN LOW IN HIGH IN OUT
12 Begoña HIGH IN HIGH LOW OUT
13 Luciana IN LOW WIN OUT
14 May IN HIGH OUT
15 Dawn LOW OUT
16 Samuel OUT

^Note 1 : The chef(s) did not receive immunity for winning the Quickfire Challenge.
^Note 2 : Due to the tournament-style format of the Elimination Challenge in Episode 4, no formal challenge winner was determined. The winners of each round were declared safe, while the loser of the final round was eliminated.
^Note 3 : Dale won the first Last Chance Kitchen re-entry challenge and returned to the competition.
^Note 4 : Sara won the second Last Chance Kitchen re-entry challenge and returned to the competition.

  (WINNER) The chef won the season and was crowned "Top Chef World All-Star".
  (RUNNER-UP) The chef was a runner-up for the season.
  (WIN) The chef won the Elimination Challenge.
  (HIGH) The chef was selected as one of the top entries in the Elimination Challenge, but did not win.
  (IN) The chef was not selected as one of the top or bottom entries in the Elimination Challenge and was safe.
  (LOW) The chef was selected as one of the bottom entries in the Elimination Challenge, but was not eliminated.
  (OUT) The chef lost the Elimination Challenge.

Episodes

Main article: List of Top Chef episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air dateUS viewers
(millions)
2891"London Calling"March 9, 2023 (2023-03-09)0.61[16]

Quickfire Challenge: The chefs were first given three minutes to pick five ingredients from the Top Chef pantry, which was not stocked with any proteins. Afterwards, they were instructed to pair up and combine their pantry ingredients to cook a dish featuring

UK
seafood. The winners received immunity from elimination.

  • Winners: Dale and Sara (
    Langoustine with Seafood Broth & Gremolata
    )

Elimination Challenge: The chefs were asked to create vegetable-forward dishes, where proteins served as the accompaniment. The dishes were served at the Temperate House in Kew Gardens. The guest judge was chef/director Angela Hartnett. Other diners in attendance included chef/owners Adam Handling and Brett Graham, chef patron Vineet Bhatia, and Kew Gardens botanical horticulturist Helena Dove.

  • Winner: Charbel (Roasted Onion, Onion Purée, Chicken Jus & Sumac Tuile)
  • Eliminated: Samuel (Tiger Prawn Carpaccio, Prawn Head Emulsion, Vegetables & Prawn Cracker)
2902"Rice Rice, Baby"March 16, 2023 (2023-03-16)0.66[17]

Quickfire Challenge: The chefs were tasked with creating an

kumquats, and jackfruit. The chefs were then split into groups of three, though they still competed individually. The group members were required to incorporate all three of their ingredients into their dishes. The judges then selected the chef with their favorite dish from each group (highlighted below in bold). The chef with the best overall dish from the list of favorites was declared the winner, receiving immunity from elimination and US$10,000. The guest judge was chef/owner Santiago Lastra
.

  • Group 1: Nicole, Sara, Sylwia (Goat Cheese, Guajillo Chilis, Horseradish)
  • Group 2: Amar, Begoña, Tom (Bottarga, Oyster Leaves, Piquillo Peppers)
  • Group 3: Charbel, Dale, Luciana (Capers, Plantains, Wasabi)
  • Group 4: Ali, May, Victoire (Hibiscus, Kumquats, Yeast Extract)
  • Group 5: Buddha, Dawn, Gabri (Caviar Cream, Jackfruit, Tamarind)
    • Winner: May (Spicy Kumquat Jam with Hibiscus Juice & Yeast Extract)

Elimination Challenge: The chefs cooked rice dishes for the judges and 100 guests at Alexandra Palace. The guest judge was Top Chef South Africa host Lorna Maseko.

  • Winner: Ali (Lamb Quzi - Smoked Rice, Toasted Nuts, Minted Cucumber & Yogurt)
  • Eliminated: Dawn (Black Venus Congee with Black Bean & Five-Spice Braised Oxtail)
2913"Cheeky Pints and Pub Bites"March 23, 2023 (2023-03-23)0.66[18]

Elimination Challenge: The chefs were taken on a

Scotch eggs at Trafalgar Tavern. They were then divided into teams of two. Each pair was responsible for reinterpreting and/or modernizing one of the aforementioned pub dishes, which were served to the judges and 40 other pubgoers at Trafalgar Tavern. Both members of the losing team were eliminated. The guest judges were chef/owners Brett Graham and James Cochran
.

  • Winners: Buddha and Luciana (Cod with Seafood & Potatoes, Pomme Purée, Mussels & Champagne Sauce)
  • Eliminated: Dale and May (Thai-Style Scotch Egg with Thai Sausage, Crispy Salad, Cilantro Aioli & Thai Fish Sauce Dressing)
2924"Spurred Lines"March 30, 2023 (2023-03-30)0.52[19]

Question Challenge: The chefs baked two kinds of

biscuits, one sweet and one savory. The winner received immunity from elimination. The guest judge was master chocolatier Paul A. Young
.

Elimination Challenge: The chefs competed in a

English peas
. The loser of the third round was eliminated from the competition.

  • Maroon Team: Amar, Nicole, Victoire
  • Green Team: Begoña, Gabri, Luciana
  • Yellow Team: Ali, Buddha, Tom
  • Purple Team: Charbel, Sara, Sylwia
Round 1 (Cheese) Round 2 (Apples)
    
Maroon Team 5
Green Team 0
Green Team 0
Yellow Team 5
Yellow Team 1
Purple Team 4
Round 3 (Peas)
Begoña Green tickY
Gabri Green tickY
Luciana Red XN
  • Eliminated: Luciana (Scallop Carpaccio with
    Velouté
    )
2935"Holiday Vacation"April 6, 2023 (2023-04-06)0.62[20]

Quickfire Challenge: The chefs created celebratory dishes featuring mead and honey. The winner received immunity from elimination. The guest judge was chef/owner Adam Handling.

  • Winner: Tom (Pine Honeyed Duck with Honey Caviar)

Elimination Challenge: The chefs served a family-style dinner at a vacation home in the Kent countryside for a Vrbo-sponsored challenge. The dishes needed to be inspired by the chefs' favorite holiday meals. The contestants cooked in the vacation home's kitchen, limiting their space and equipment. They also shared a collective shopping budget of £1,000. The winner received a complimentary stay, worth US$10,000, at any Vrbo vacation home around the world. The guest judge was Top Chef México judge Martha Ortiz.

  • Winner: Amar (Braised Lamb Shank with Prunes, Cinnamon, Sweet Onions & Toasted Almonds)
  • Eliminated: Begoña ("Leftover" Stew with Chicken, Vegetables & Peanut Sauce)
2946"Top Chef Is No Picnic"April 13, 2023 (2023-04-13)0.57[21]

Quickfire Challenge: The chefs judged the first Last Chance Kitchen re-entry challenge alongside Colicchio and Lakshmi. The two current Last Chance Kitchen competitors, Dale and Begoña, were given one hour to create six afternoon

pastries
. After a blind tasting, Colicchio, Lakshmi, and the non-eliminated chefs voted for their favorite tea tower (the non-eliminated chefs counted as one collective vote, decided by majority). The contestant who garnered the most votes returned to the main competition and received immunity, while the loser was eliminated from Last Chance Kitchen.

Elimination Challenge: The chefs, separated into two teams, prepared gourmet baskets for a picnic at Highclere Castle. Each picnic basket had to contain five dishes, including one dessert. The chefs shopped for specialty items at Fortnum & Mason before their usual trip to Whole Foods Market. After the teams' cooking time expired, the dishes were packed and sat overnight in the Top Chef kitchen. The meals were then transported to the castle grounds the next day. The food needed to be ready-to-serve, as the chefs would not have access to another kitchen. The winner received US$10,000. The two contestants with the judges' least favorite dishes then competed against each other in a sudden death cook-off. The guest judge was chef/owner Graham Hornigold. Other diners in attendance included chef/owner Harriet Mansell, head chef Stu Deeley, executive pastry chef Roger Pizey, and author Max Halley.

  • Blue Team: Buddha, Charbel, Dale, Nicole, Sara, Victoire
  • Yellow Team: Ali, Amar, Gabri, Sylwia, Tom

NOTE: The results of the sudden death cook-off were aired in Episode 5 of Last Chance Kitchen.

2957"Hands Off"April 20, 2023 (2023-04-20)0.67[22]

Quickfire Challenge: The chefs made dishes inspired by

emojis. The winner received immunity from elimination. The guest judge was "food rebel" Gaggan Anand
.

Elimination Challenge: The chefs tasted one of Anand's creations, "Rainbow World", a paste of jasmine cream shaped into a world map and dusted with assorted dried fruits and edible flowers to create a rainbow of color representing love and unity. The chefs were then challenged to create their own visually stunning dish that sent a message and could be eaten without utensils.

  • Winner: Ali (Mushroom Kubbeh, Chickpea Mousse & Pickled Grape Leaves)
  • Eliminated: Dale (Roasted Chicken Thigh with Corn Custard, Mole, Pineapple, Pickled Jalapeño & Nuts)
2968"Street Food Fight"April 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)0.55[23]

Quickfire Challenge: The chefs put their own spin on classic international street food. The winner received immunity from elimination. The guest judge was chef/owner Judy Joo.

  • Winner: Buddha (Vietnam -
    Bánh Xèo with Pork, Shrimp, Bean Sprouts & Coriander
    )

Elimination Challenge: The chefs, in teams of three, participated in a high-speed mise en place relay race for a Fast X-sponsored challenge. The race was broken down into three rounds, each featuring three ingredients inspired by the settings for the Fast & Furious films. The first team to finish all their mise en place tasks was given first choice of the round's three ingredients, with the second team getting second choice, and the last team receiving whatever was leftover. After the race was completed, the teams were given 30 minutes to present the judges with three different dishes featuring their prepped ingredients. While the judges declared an individual winner, each member of the winning team received a trip with a guest to the world premiere of Fast X. The guest judge was Top Chef Canada judge David Zilber.

2979"Restaurant Wars"May 4, 2023 (2023-05-04)0.63[24]

Elimination Challenge: The chefs competed in

Michelin star restaurant, Core by Clare Smyth. The contestants were also provided with a professional restaurant director and wait staff to help run their service, meaning they were not responsible for front-of-house duties. The teams had to create tasting menus featuring at least four courses for the judging panel and 50 guests, including food critic and secret guest judge Jimi Famurewa
, who had been inserted into the regular crowd without the chefs' knowledge. While the judges declared an individual winner, each member of the winning team received US$10,000.

29810"Thali Time"May 11, 2023 (2023-05-11)0.53[25]

Quickfire Challenge: The chefs made dishes using preserved seafood, such as

kippers, bloaters, mojama, katsuobushi, and smoked prawns. The winner received an advantage in the Elimination Challenge. Beginning with this Quickfire Challenge, immunity from elimination was no longer available as a reward. The guest judge was chef/owner Tom Brown
.

  • Winner: Amar (Smoked Haddock Salad with Cucumber, Potato, Smoked Scallop & Roasted Pepper Emulsion)

Elimination Challenge: The chefs created Indian-style thalis. The thalis were required to include rice and side dishes encompassing six flavor profiles: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, heat, and pungent. As the winner of the Quickfire Challenge, Amar received an extra 30 minutes of cooking time. The guest judge was restaurateur/cookbook author Asma Khan. Other diners in attendance included executive chef Sujoy Gupta, chef/author Vivek Singh, and chef/director of operations Sriram Aylur.

  • Winner: Amar (Pungent/Bitter - Lentils with
    Sweetbreads
    )
  • Eliminated: Victoire (Salty - Rice with Saffron; Heat - Lamb with Coriander; Sweet - Yogurt with Mango; Pungent - Onion & Cucumber Salad with Coriander; Bitter - Okra with Moringa; Sour - Red Lentil Dal)
29911"Battle of the Wellingtons"May 18, 2023 (2023-05-18)0.64[26]

Quickfire Challenge: The chefs competed in a

World Wildlife Fund for river conservation initiatives. The guest judge was chef Andrew Wong
.

Elimination Challenge: The chefs, working in pairs, were tasked with creating three different kinds of Wellington: one seafood, one meat, and one dessert. The dishes were served at Tobacco Dock for the judges and 25 guest diners. The diners voted for their favorite dishes for each round, which was taken into consideration during judging. Both members of the losing team were eliminated. The guest judge was executive chef Kirk Westaway.

  • Red Team: Amar, Sara
  • Green Team: Buddha, Gabri
  • Yellow Team: Ali, Tom
30012"Goodbye, London!"May 25, 2023 (2023-05-25)0.73[27]

Quickfire Challenge: The chefs had to use a

Sam Bompas
.

  • Winner: Buddha ("Orange Blossom" - Saffron Ice Cream with Orange Blossom Jelly &
    Panna Cotta
    )

Elimination Challenge: The chefs created dishes with a trompe-l'œil motif (i.e. dishes that trick the eye and taste different than what they resemble). As the winner of the Quickfire Challenge, Buddha received an extra 30 minutes of cooking time. The dishes were served at Hatfield House. The guest judge was chef/co-owner Jeremy Chan. Other diners in attendance included chef/director Tommy Banks and chef/owners Yuma Hashemi and Rafael Cagali.

  • Winner: Buddha ("What's for Dinner?" - Beef & Onion "Red Wine", Bread "
    Polpette
    "Cherries" & Potato Croquette "Black Truffle")
  • Eliminated: Tom (Seaweed & Fish Stock Caviar, Almond Cream & Seaweed Salad)
30113"Champions in Paris"June 1, 2023 (2023-06-01)0.64[28]

Quickfire Challenge: The chefs were flown to Paris for the final rounds of the competition. They had to cook a dish while simultaneously giving instructions to a mystery partner, hidden behind a partition, on how to cook the same exact dish. The contestants were judged based on how closely both dishes resembled each other in terms of taste and presentation. Ali was paired with

Suni Lee; and Sara was paired with Olympic hurdler and sprinter Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. The winner received a US$10,000 gift card from Delta Air Lines. The guest judge was chef/owner Greg Marchand
.

  • Winner: Ali (Potato Leek Soup with
    Crème Fraîche
    )

Elimination Challenge: The chefs made elevated dishes highlighting

Champignon de Paris (button mushrooms). The dishes were prepared on the Ducasse sur Seine, a fine dining tour boat owned by chef Alain Ducasse, and served to a table of Michelin star chefs, including Mauro Colagreco, Adeline Grattard, Alexandre Mazzia, Louis-Philippe Vigilant, Alessandra Del Favero, and guest judge Greg Marchand
.

30214"Fin."June 8, 2023 (2023-06-08)0.68[29]

Elimination Challenge: The chefs had to cook the best four-course progressive meal of their lives. Each finalist received help from one sous-chef, consisting of previously eliminated competitors Ali, Tom, and Amar. Buddha was assisted by Ali, Gabri was assisted by Tom, and Sara was assisted by Amar. The meals were served at

Simon Rogan, and Ángel León
.

Last Chance Kitchen

Main article: Top Chef § Last Chance Kitchen
No. Title Original air date
1"When Titans Fall"March 16, 2023 (2023-03-16)

Challenge: The chefs were provided with the ingredients from their most memorable season finale dish. They then had 30 minutes to use the same ingredients to create a new dish reflecting who they were now as a chef.

  • Samuel: Grilled Salmon with Mushroom Cream, Mushrooms & Pine Nut Vinaigrette
  • Dawn: Pan Roasted Lamb Saddle with Shito Tomato Salad & Herb Bread Crumbs
    • Winner: Dawn
    • Eliminated: Samuel
2"Welsh Toast Twist"March 23, 2023 (2023-03-23)

Challenge: The chefs were given 30 minutes to make their own version of Welsh rarebit. Two contestants advanced to the next round. Gail Simmons joined Colicchio as a guest judge.

  • Dawn: Rarebit with Kimchi & Cheddar Cream
  • Dale: Rarebit with Cream Cheese, Asparagus, Roasted Mushrooms, Red Wine Mustard Shallot Reduction & Chives
  • May: Rarebit with Beer Foam, Port Wine Chili Lillies & Tomato
    • Winner: Dale
    • Eliminated: Dawn
3"Get Jumping!"March 30, 2023 (2023-03-30)

Challenge: The chefs were given 30 minutes to create dishes incorporating cheese, apples, peas, and rabbit. Two contestants advanced to the next round.

  • Dale: Roasted Rabbit Loin & Kidneys with
    Espuma
    , Peas
  • May: Rabbit Loin Roulade with Ricotta & Mascarpone Cheese, Apples & Peas
  • Luciana: Rabbit Loin with Miso & Sake Sauce, Mashed Peas, Mascarpone & Glazed Apples
    • Winner: Luciana
    • Eliminated: May
4"Cohesive Chaos"April 6, 2023 (2023-04-06)

Challenge: The chefs were given 30 minutes to create a three-course meal, consisting of a crunchy dish, a chewy dish, and a creamy dish. Two contestants advanced to the next round.

NOTE: Following this episode, the first Last Chance Kitchen re-entry challenge took place, which aired as the Quickfire Challenge in Episode 6 of the main series.

5"Earl of Sandwich"April 13, 2023 (2023-04-13)

Challenge: The chefs with the judges' least favorite dishes from the main series' sixth Elimination Challenge, Tom and Sylwia, were given 20 minutes to prepare elevated sandwiches. The sandwiches needed to include at least one cooked component. The winner was safe from elimination, while the loser entered Last Chance Kitchen. The guest judge was author Max Halley.

  • Tom: Beef Filet Sandwich with Spicy Tomato Marmalade
  • Sylwia: Crab Sandwich with 'Nduja Champagne Hollandaise Spread
    • Winner: Tom
    • Eliminated: Sylwia
6"Omelet You Win"April 20, 2023 (2023-04-20)

Challenge: The chefs were given 15 minutes to put their own spin on an omelette.

  • Sylwia: "Omelette
    Truffles
    , Hollandaise Sauce & Chives
  • Dale: Traditional Omelette with Chives, Mushrooms & Brown Butter Spinach Purée
    • Winner: Dale
    • Eliminated: Sylwia
7"You Say Tomato"April 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)

Challenge: The chefs were given 30 minutes to showcase tomatoes cooked in at least three different ways.

  • Dale: Tomato 3-Ways - Tomato Butter Sauce, Stewed Tomato Compote & Roasted Semi-Dry Tomatoes with Sea Bass
  • Charbel: Tomato 4-Ways - Tomato
    Concassé
    , Blanched-Marinated Tomatoes & Tomato Vinaigrette
    • Winner: Charbel
    • Eliminated: Dale
8"Who Ya Rooting For?"May 4, 2023 (2023-05-04)

Challenge: The chefs were given 45 minutes to cook pasta dishes using

root vegetables
.

  • Charbel: Ravioli Stuffed Parsnip with Brown Butter Sage & Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
  • Nicole: Parisian Gnocchi with Jerusalem Artichoke, Bacon & Leek Fondue
    • Winner: Charbel
    • Eliminated: Nicole
9"Salty, Sweet & Bitter Oh My!"May 11, 2023 (2023-05-11)

Challenge: The chefs were given 30 minutes to prepare dishes highlighting three of the six Ayurveda taste profiles: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent, and astringent.

  • Charbel: Salty, Sour & Pungent - Chilean Sea Bass with Spicy Spinach, Sautéed Mushrooms & Citrus Relish
  • Victoire: Sweet, Bitter & Astringent - Radicchio Trevisano Confit with Red Onion & Fruit Reduction
    • Winner: Charbel
    • Eliminated: Victoire
10"What a Grind!"May 18, 2023 (2023-05-18)

Challenge: The chefs were given 45 minutes to cook their versions of a meat pie utilizing two different proteins. In addition, the contestants either had to chop their proteins manually or grind their proteins with a hand-cranked meat grinder.

  • Charbel: Beef & Lobster Pie with Beef Jus
  • Amar: Shrimp & Duck Heart Pot Pie
  • Sara: Gumbo Pot Pie with Kielbasa & Shrimp
    • Winner: Sara
    • Eliminated: Amar
11"Last Chance Kitchen Finale"May 18, 2023 (2023-05-18)

Challenge: The chefs were given one hour to create three dishes, each matching a specific theme. For the first dish, they had to improve upon their worst dish of the season. For the second dish, they had to put their own spin on the best thing they ate all season. For the third dish, they had to illustrate their experiences from their time in the UK and their growth as a chef. Each finalist was able to select two previously eliminated Last Chance Kitchen competitors to act as their sous chefs. Sara chose Nicole and Sylwia, and Charbel chose Amar and Dale. The winner returned to the main competition. Gail Simmons and Victoire joined Colicchio as guest judges.

  • Charbel:
    • First Dish: Salmon with Mushroom & Zucchini
    • Second Dish: Roasted Onion with Pomegranate Molasses Purée, Chicken Jus & Chicken Skin
    • Third Dish: Date & Honey Compote with Passionfruit & Berries
  • Sara:
    • First Dish: Cured & Burnt Cabbage with Apple Purée & Bacon Jus
    • Second Dish: Elevated Fish & Chips - Cod Wrapped in Prosciutto, Pea Purée & Potato Croquette
    • Third Dish: Salmon with Green Harissa Succotash
  • Winner: Sara
  • Eliminated: Charbel

References

  1. ^ The contestants' city, state, or country of residence during time of filming.
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