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Top Chef· Season 23 · Episode 9

The Ultimate Dinner Party

S23E09·9.0·May 4, 2026·1h 15m·Bravo

The chefs pack their knives as they head to Greenville, S.C., where they are welcomed by renowned restaurateur Carl Sobocinski. He opens the door to one of his notable restaurants, Soby's, where the chefs will stage the ultimate dinner party for a room full of esteemed local restaurateurs and chefs. For the Quickfire Challenge, they will host a pre-dinner cocktail reception, followed immediately by the start of their Elimination Challenge, where they must serve an eight-course meal. Kristen, Tom and Gail will be joined at the judges' table by Carl Sobocinski and "Top Chef" season 22 finalist Shuai Wang.

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#1In Season 23of 14 rated episodes
#2All-timeof 154 rated episodes
+0.3vs season avgSeason 23 averages 8.7
2026First airedMay 4, 2026

Guest stars

Shuai WangShuai Wangas Guest Judge
Carl SobocinskiCarl Sobocinskias Guest Judge
Joe CashJoe Cashas Joe Cash
Tarcy HargerTarcy Hargeras Tarcy Harger
Jorge Barrales JrJorge Barrales Jras Jorge Barrales Jr
Tania C HarrisTania C Harrisas Tania C Harris
Carrie MoreyCarrie Moreyas Carrie Morey
Khailing NeohKhailing Neohas Khailing Neoh
Babette JonesBabette Jonesas Babette Jones
Laurence LouieLaurence Louieas Laurence Louie
Sherry CardosoSherry Cardosoas Sherry Cardoso
Jonathan DeardenJonathan Deardenas Jonathan Dearden
Anthony JonesAnthony Jonesas Anthony Jones
Sieger BayerSieger Bayeras Sieger Bayer

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