Fair rating?Top Chef· Season 21 · Episode 1
Chef's Test
Top Chef heads to Wisconsin with 15 new chefs, new rules and new host Kristen Kish. With no Quickfire Challenge this week, Kristen, Tom and Gail each task five chefs with cooking a dish they believe is a worthy test of being a good chef.
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#10In Season 21of 14 rated episodes
#41All-timeof 154 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 21 averages 8.3
2024First airedMarch 20, 2024
Guest stars
Paul Bartolottaas Guest Judge
Adam Siegelas Guest Judge
Savannah Milleras Savannah Miller
Dan Jacobsas Dan Jacobs
Danny Garciaas Danny Garcia
Manny Barellaas Manny Barella
Laura Ozyilmazas Laura Ozyilmaz
Michelle Wallaceas Michelle Wallace
Amanda Turneras Amanda Turner
Kévin D'Andreaas Kévin D'Andrea
Rasika Venkatesaas Rasika Venkatesa
Kaleena Blissas Kaleena Bliss
Charly Pierreas Charly Pierre
David Murphyas David MurphyShows like Top Chef
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