We have some good news for “Top Chef” fans, as Bravo has announced an official premiere date for season 23. So, when can viewers expect to see a new set of chefs compete on this reality TV cooking competition? Check out the premiere details below in our “Top Chef” 2026 spoilers.
‘Top Chef’ Season 23 Premiere Date Announced
More and more shows are making their way back to our televisions. While Padma Lakshmi won’t be on “Top Chef” season 23, as she is busy on her new show, “America’s Culinary Cup” on CBS, we do have the return of “Top Chef” soon.
A new season of “Top Chef” kicks off on Bravo on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. ET. New episodes will then be available to stream the next day on Peacock.
After the premiere episode, the show will move to its regular timeslot at 9:30 p.m. ET on Bravo. All episodes this season will be 75 minutes long.
Everything to Know About Season 23
So, what do you need to know about this upcoming new season? “Top Chef” season 23 will take place in the Carolinas. The show will be centered in Charlotte, North Carolina, but several of the episodes were filmed in Greenville, South Carolina.
Back for another season are host Kristen Kish alongside judges Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons. This new season features 15 rising-star chefs competing to be named the winner and that $250,000 grand prize.
We have some other highlights for this new season, as there will be life partners both competing on “Top Chef” 2026. In addition, there will be identical twin brothers both competing this season. We haven’t seen anything like that since the Voltaggio brothers competed against each other in season 6.
Fans React to Premiere News
Fans are beyond excited for the return of the reality TV cooking competition to Bravo. They all jumped on social media to share that excitement.
One person wrote, “Let’s go chef! Congratulations to everyone ❤️,” and another added, “LETS GOOO!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥”
This fan wrote, “Cannot wait, it’s going to be so good, the lineup of chefs is incredible! 🔥🙌,” and another fan added, “I can’t believe it’s time again!!”
“Top Chef” season 23 premieres on Monday, March 9 at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo. The remaining episodes air on Mondays at 9:30 p.m. ET on Bravo. All new episodes will be available to stream the next day on Peacock. Will you be watching?
Watch the Season 23 premiere with us during our LIVE RECAP here!
