Fair rating?Top Chef· Season 23 · Episode 7
Desserts Fit For A Queen
"Southern Charm" stars Madison LeCroy and Craig Conover join Kristen Kish in the Top Chef kitchen for a Quickfire inspired by Cracker Barrel's all-day menu. The chefs must split into teams of three and prepare three meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner, each inspired by southern classics. Later, actress and guest judge Melissa Benoist joins a regal celebration in honor of Queen Charlotte's birthday and the 20th anniversary of "Top Chef," tasking the chefs with creating a dessert for the judges along with 60 superfans.
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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 20, 2026
Guest stars
Melissa Benoistas Guest Judge
Craig Conoveras Craig Conover
Madison LeCroyas Madison LeCroy
Laurence Louieas Laurence Louie
Sherry Cardosoas Sherry Cardoso
Jonathan Deardenas Jonathan Dearden
Anthony Jonesas Anthony Jones
Duyen Haas Duyen Ha
Oscar Diazas Oscar Diaz
Brandon Deardenas Brandon Dearden
Jennifer Lee Jacksonas Jennifer Lee Jackson
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