Season 8
They're back and they're ready for redemption - Top Chef congregates a dream team of 18 past cheftestants who nearly won the title to return to see if they have what it takes.
The 2010 Primetime Emmy Award-winning Top Chef returns to New York City for Season 8 with host Padma Lakshmi and head judge chef Tom Colicchio, alongside judges Gail Simmons and new this season, best-selling author and chef, Anthony Bourdain.
Top Chef offers a fascinating window into the competitive, pressure-filled environment of world-class cookery and the restaurant business at the highest level.
The series features aspiring chefs who compete for their shot at culinary stardom and the chance to earn the prestigious title of Top Chef.
Season 8 Chefs
(See below for links to bios)
Tiffani Faison (Season 1 runner-up)
Stephen Asprinio (Season 1 fourth runner-up)
Marcel Vigneron (Season 2 runner-up)
Elia Aboumrad (Season 2 second runner-up)
Dale Levitski (Season 3 runner-up)
Casey Thompson (Season 3 runner-up)
Tre Wilcox (Season 3 seventh runner-up)
Richard Blais (Season 4 runner-up)
Antonia Lofaso (Season 4 third runner-up)
Spike Mendelsohn (Season 4 fourth runner-up)
Dale Talde (Season 4 fifth runner-up)
Carla Hall (Season 5 runner-up)
Fabio Viviani (Season 5 third runner-up)
Jamie Lauren (Season 5 sixth runner-up)
Jennifer Carroll (Season 6 third runner-up)
Mike Isabella (Season 6 sixth runner-up)
Angelo Sosa (Season 7 runner-up)
Tiffany Derry (Season 7 fourth runner-up)