Top Chef · SEASON 23

The Ultimate Dinner Party

Episode 9 · 2026-05-04

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Episode overview

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.

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