Fair rating?Top Chef· Season 23 · Episode 6
Going Whole Hog
There's no Quickfire Challenge this week as the chefs take on a Carolina classic: whole-hog barbecue. Splitting into teams of two, they gear up for a head-to-head battle showcasing five key cuts of the hog. Before their Elimination Challenge begins, they venture to Charlotte and Lexington to experience Carolina BBQ at its source. Then it's an all-night cook where the heat is on as they'll not only need to impress the judges, but also "Top Chef" alum and Pitmaster Michelle Wallace and a group of local pitmasters from across the state.
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#1In Season 23of 14 rated episodes
#2All-timeof 154 rated episodes
+0.3vs season avgSeason 23 averages 8.7
2026First airedApril 13, 2026
Guest stars
Matthew Barryas Matthew Barry
Michelle Wallaceas Guest Judge
Erica Robyas Erica Roby
Keith Wrightas Keith Wright
Bryan Furmanas Bryan Furman
Nathan Monkas Nathan Monk
Rick Monkas Rick Monk
Lewis Donaldas Lewis Donald
Sam Jonesas Sam Jones
Laurence Louieas Laurence Louie
Sherry Cardosoas Sherry Cardoso
Jonathan Deardenas Jonathan Dearden
Anthony Jonesas Anthony Jones
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