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'Top Chef' Season 20: Complete list of contestants on Bravo cooking show

Here is everything you need to know about the 16 chefs competing on 'Top Chef' Season 20
UPDATED MAR 7, 2023
Host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio, and Gail Simmons in 'Top Chef' Season 20 (Bravo)
Host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio, and Gail Simmons in 'Top Chef' Season 20 (Bravo)

LONDON, UK: ‘Top Chef’ is back and it’s bigger and better than ever! For Season 20, viewers will follow 16 infamous 'Top Chef' alums as they prove their chops in an all-star competition. From London’s iconic Highclere Castle to the vibrant streets of Paris, fans will get to experience a truly international flavor as some of the most talented chefs from around the world wage a high-stakes culinary battle.

With the familiar faces of Padma Lakshmi, Tom Colicchio, and Gail Simmons returning to the judging panel, the competition will be as intense as ever. Wondering who all are competing for the title? Scroll down to find out!

Samuel Albert

Samuel Albert is the proud owner of Les Petit Prés, a renowned restaurant in France. He was also the winner of Season 10 of 'Top Chef France'.

Samuel Albert (Bravo)
Samuel Albert (Bravo)

Luciana Berry

Luciana Berry is the winner of Season 2 of 'Top Chef Brazil'. She currently resides in London, where she is the owner of Catering on the Hill.

Luciana Berry (Bravo)
Luciana Berry (Bravo)

Sara Bradley

Sara Bradley, the proprietor of Freight House, a bourbon bar, was a finalist on Season 16 of Bravo's 'Top Chef', which was filmed in Kentucky.

Sara Bradley (Bravo)
Sara Bradley (Bravo)

Dawn Burrell

Dawn Burrell, who made it to the final round of Season 18 of 'Top Chef' in Portland, is now a partner at Late August, a local restaurant.

Dawn Burrell (Bravo)
Dawn Burrell (Bravo)

Ali Ghzawi

Ali Ghzawi, the Jordanian owner of Alee, was crowned the champion of Season 3 of 'Top Chef Middle East & North Africa'.

Ali Ghzawi (Bravo)
Ali Ghzawi (Bravo)

Tom Goetter

Tom Goetter, a finalist on the first season of 'Top Chef Germany', now serves as the executive chef/director for the Scenic Eclipse, a six-star discovery yacht.

Tom Goetter (Bravo)
Tom Goetter (Bravo)

Nicole Gomes

Nicole Gomes, a Vancouver resident and co-founder/owner of Calgary's Cluck 'N' Cleaver, won the all-star edition of Season 5 of the Canadian show.

Nicole Gomes (Bravo)
Nicole Gomes (Bravo)

Victoire Gouloubi

Victoire Gouloubi, a private chef based in Milan, Italy, was a finalist on Season 2 of the Italian 'Top Chef'. Originally from the Republic of the Congo, she has made a name for herself in the culinary world.

Victoire Gouloubi (Bravo)
Victoire Gouloubi (Bravo)

Charbel Hayek

Charbel Hayek was the winner of Season 5 of 'Top Chef Middle East & North Africa'. He has since become a private chef in Florida after competing in Saudi Arabia.

Charbel Hayek (Bravo)
Charbel Hayek (Bravo)

Buddha Lo

Buddha Lo, an Australian native, emerged as the winner of Bravo's 'Top Chef' in Season 19, which was set in Houston. He now resides in Brooklyn and is the executive chef at Marky's Caviar & Huso.

Buddha Lo (Bravo)
Buddha Lo (Bravo)

Dale MacKay

Dale MacKay, a Saskatchewan native, was the first-ever winner of 'Top Chef Canada'. He currently co-owns the Grassroots Restaurant Group.

Dale MacKay (Bravo)
Dale MacKay (Bravo)

May Phattanant Thongthong

May Phattanant Thongthong, a finalist on the first season of 'Top Chef Thailand', currently serves as the Executive Chef and Co-Partner at MAZE Dining.

May Phattanant Thongthong (Bravo)
May Phattanant Thongthong (Bravo)

Begoña Rodrigo

Begoña Rodrigo, who won Season 1 of 'Top Chef Spain', is now the proud owner of La Salita. The one Michelin-starred restaurant is located in Valencia, Spain.

Begoña Rodrigo (Bravo)
Begoña Rodrigo (Bravo)

Gabriel Rodriguez

Gabriel Rodriguez was the winner of Season 2 of 'Top Chef Mexico'. He is currently living in Spain and working as a private chef.

Gabriel Rodriguez (Bravo)
Gabriel Rodriguez (Bravo)

Amar Santana

Amar Santana, a finalist on Season 13 of Bravo's 'Top Chef', owns both Broadway by Amar Santana in Laguna Beach and Vaca Restaurant in Costa Mesa.

Amar Santana (Bravo)
Amar Santana (Bravo)

Sylwia Stachyra

Sylwia Stachyra was the winner of Season 7 of 'Top Chef' Poland. She now runs her own cooking school and consultancy called CookShe.

Sylwia Stachyra (Bravo)
Sylwia Stachyra (Bravo)

Want to catch the latest episodes of ‘Top Chef’ Season 20? You can watch them on Bravo and Peacock. 

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