'Top Chef' Season 20: Complete list of contestants on Bravo cooking show
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'.
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.
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.
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.
Ali Ghzawi
Ali Ghzawi, the Jordanian owner of Alee, was crowned the champion of Season 3 of 'Top Chef Middle East & North Africa'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dale MacKay
Dale MacKay, a Saskatchewan native, was the first-ever winner of 'Top Chef Canada'. He currently co-owns the Grassroots Restaurant Group.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Want to catch the latest episodes of ‘Top Chef’ Season 20? You can watch them on Bravo and Peacock.