Name: Top Chef
Genre: Reality

Top Chef Episode 23.06 Going Whole Hog

Top Chef Episode 23.06 Going Whole Hog

Episode Premiere

April 13, 2026

Genre

Reality

Production Company

Magical Elves

Official Site

http://www.bravotv.com/Top_Chef/

Information

Episode Premiere

April 13, 2026

Genre

Reality

Period

2006 - now

Production Co

Magical Elves

Distributor

Bravo

Official Site

http://www.bravotv.com/Top_Chef/

Cast and Crew

Main Cast

Tom Colicchio
Padma Lakshmi as Herself - Host
Gail Simmons
Ted Allen
Katie Lee Joel

Synopsis

There’s no Quickfire Challenge this week as the chefs take on a Carolina classic: whole-hog barbecue. Splitting into teams of two, they gear up for a head-to-head battle showcasing five key cuts of the hog. Before their Elimination Challenge begins, they venture to Charlotte and Lexington to experience Carolina BBQ at its source. Then it’s an all-night cook where the heat is on as they’ll not only need to impress the judges, but also “Top Chef” alum and Pitmaster Michelle Wallace and a group of local pitmasters from across the state.