Top Chef - Season 23 Episode 12 Appalachian Celebration
Before heading back to Charlotte, the chefs make a stop in Asheville, N.C.; there is no Quickfire Challenge as the chefs explore the city with local host and former "Top Chef" alum Ashleigh Shanti, learning about the community's relief efforts following the devastation of Hurricane Helene while discovering the cuisine of this Appalachian region; for the Elimination Challenge, the chefs host a one-night-only event for 200 community members in recognition of their resilience.
Year: 2026
Genre: Reality
Country: United States of America
Studio: Bravo
Director: Lauren Zalaznick
Cast: Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons, Kristen Kish
Crew: Damon Lewis (Other), Jim Hall (Other), John Adams (Co-Executive Producer), Anna Sturgeon (Casting Producer), Kristen Kish (Producer), Caitlyn Owens (Supervising Producer)
First Air Date: Mar 08, 2006
Last Air date: Jun 08, 2026
Season: 23 Season
Episode: 342 Episode
Runtime: 26 minutes
IMDb: 6.90/10 by 73.00 users
Popularity: 34.3313
Language: English
Keyword : cooking competition, competitive