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‘Top Chef’ Season 23 Will Film In The Carolinas—Here’s What Bravo Just Confirmed
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA AND GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, JUL 23 – Season 23 highlights Southern ingredients and hospitality with host Kristen Kish and judges Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons, filming in two fast-growing food cities.
- Bravo revealed on Wednesday that the 23rd season of Top Chef will be filmed primarily in Charlotte, North Carolina, with additional episodes taking place in Greenville, South Carolina, starting in the summer of 2025.
- The announcement about the show’s return to the South, made in collaboration with VisitGreenvilleSC and the organization representing Charlotte’s tourism interests, marks its first full comeback to the region since the 2016-2017 season.
- Charlotte's culinary scene blends global influences with Southern heritage, while Greenville's food community is recognized nationally and both locations offer rich local ingredients and hospitality.
- Ryan Flynn, NBCUniversal executive, said: "Charlotte and Greenville are perfect chefs' playgrounds fueled by exceptional local ingredients," and Heath Dillard called hosting Top Chef in Greenville "both validation and a celebration."
- Season 23 will premiere in 2026 on Bravo and Peacock with Kristen Kish returning as host, signaling renewed attention to the Carolinas' growing culinary landscapes.
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'Top Chef' filming new season in North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — “Top Chef” is coming to the Queen City. Bravo announced Wednesday that its Emmy, James Beard and Critics’ Choice Award-winning series will head to the Carolinas for Season 23. Host Kristen Kish, head judge Tom Colicchio and perennial judge Gail Simmons will be in town for a season centered in Charlotte, which the network dubbed an “emerging and diverse culinary hub.” There will also be several episodes in Gre…
Bravo hit show 'Top Chef' to film season in the Carolinas this summer
LOS ANGELES (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- “Top Chef” is coming to the Queen City. Bravo announced Wednesday that its Emmy, James Beard and Critics’ Choice Award-winning series will head to the Carolinas for Season 23. Host Kristen Kish, head judge Tom Colicchio and perennial judge Gail Simmons will be town for a season centered in Charlotte, which the network dubbed an “emerging and diverse culinary hub.” There also will be several episodes in Greenvill…
Exclusive: ‘Top Chef’ Is Heading to 2 Southern States for Season 23
Production is scheduled to start this summer in two of the South’s most exciting food cities.Courtesy of David Moir / BravoTop Chef may have just crowned its season 22 winner, Tristen Epps, in late June, but the show is already prepping the last chance kitchen once again for season 23. And now, we know where the next round of cheftestants will be competing. On Wednesday, Bravo announced that season 23 of Top Chef will take over not one but two s…
‘Top Chef’ Season 23 Location, Host & Judges Confirmed! | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
‘Top Chef’ Season 23 Location, Host & Judges Confirmed! The location of Top Chef Season 23 has been revealed! Season 23 of the culinary competition will be set in Charlotte, North Carolina, while several episodes will…
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