Sharpen those knives and fire up the burners, Bravo's "Top Chef" is headed to Charlotte. Bravo's Emmy Award-winning series will tell cheftestants to "pack their knives and go" to the Queen City, as well as Greenville, South Carolina, for the series' 23rd season. The Carolinas will welcome judges Kristen Kish, Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons to taste, deliberate and crown a new winner for the season set to air in 2026!

Why Charlotte is a
Top-Tier Host City

Charlotte is leading a culinary renaissance with award-winning chefs, creative mixologists and innovative brewers. Home to Johnson & Wales University, the city has a strong talent pipeline including Top Chef season 22 winner Tristen Epps.

Neighborhoods like East Charlotte offer more than 30 international cuisines on one street, while South End and Plaza Midwood bring fresh, dining concepts year-round. With a long growing season, chefs have access to fresh local ingredients to create everything from classic Southern comfort food to global tasting menus. Charlotte truly offers a vibrant and diverse food scene.