Top Chef Season 22 Features 15 Chefs Competing in Canada for Record $250,000 Prize

Season 22 of 'Top Chef' premieres on March 13, 2024, showcasing 15 contestants in a culinary competition set across Canada. Notable participants include Napa's Chef Vincenzo Loseto and Bay Area's Anna El-Wattar, competing for a grand prize that includes $250,000, $125,000 in flight credits, and features in Food & Wine magazine. The season will highlight Canadian cuisine and locations such as Toronto, Calgary, and Montreal, with episodes expanded to about 75 minutes. Returning host Kristen Kish and judges Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons will oversee the challenges, which will also include cash prizes during Quickfire Challenges. The competition promises a mix of culinary skills and dramatic moments, including guest appearances from celebrity chefs and unexpected judges. This season stands out with its largest prize package and first-time opportunities for the winner to headline a dinner at the James Beard house in New York City.