Top Chef · SEASON 23

Carolina Roots

Episode 1 · 2026-03-09

★ 7.0
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Season 23Episode 1★ 7.0/10
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Episode overview

Top Chef travels to the Carolinas with 15 chefs. At Charlotte Motor Speedway, they meet hosts and NASCAR legends Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch for a timed cooking challenge. Then they create sweet potato dishes honoring their roots.

54 minutes

Season 23 episodes

1. Carolina Roots2026-03-09 2. Puckerbutt2026-03-16 3. True Colors2026-03-23 4. Pick a Side2026-03-30 5. Cut and Dry2026-04-06 6. Going Whole Hog2026-04-13 7. Desserts Fit for a Queen2026-04-20 8. Restaurant Wars2026-04-27 9. The Ultimate Dinner Party2026-05-04 10. Hook, Line & Dinner2026-05-11 11. Down the Rabbit Hole2026-05-18 12. Appalachian Celebration2026-05-25 13. Plate Expectations2026-06-01 14. The Final Toast2026-06-08