Fair rating?Top Chef· Season 23 · Episode 9
The Ultimate Dinner Party
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 Wangas Guest Judge
Joe Cashas Joe Cash
Tania C Harrisas Tania C Harris
Tarcy Hargeras Tarcy Harger
Carrie Moreyas Carrie Morey
Khailing Neohas Khailing Neoh
Carl Sobocinskias Guest Judge
Babette Jonesas Babette Jones
Jorge Barrales Jras Jorge Barrales Jr
Laurence Louieas Laurence Louie
Sherry Cardosoas Sherry Cardoso
Jonathan Deardenas Jonathan Dearden
Anthony Jonesas Anthony Jones
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