Top Chef is making a comeback! This year, the cooking show celebrates its 15ᵉ anniversary. So, as you might expect, there are some great surprises in store for this 15ᵉ season of Top Chef, launching on M6 this Wednesday, March 13 at 9:10pm. Stéphane Rotenberg, an emblematic figure on the show since 2010, will once again be at the helm to guide us through this culinary universe. The burning question remains: who will succeed Hugo Riboulet, winner of the 2023 edition?
This new season promises to be a rich one, with a renewed jury. Chefs Philippe Etchebest, Hélène Darroze, Paul Pairet and Glenn Viel return, accompanied by two exceptional new chefs: Dominique Crenn, the first woman to be awarded three Michelin stars in the United States, and Stéphanie Le Quellec, winner of season 2 and two-star chef. This introduction augurs a renewed dynamic and a fresh look at the competitions, with 6 brigades in the running?
Well, no, the candidates will be divided into 2 brigades: the orange ones, led by Hélène Darroze, Dominique Crenn and Stéphanie Le Quellec, and the grey ones, with Philippe Etchebest, Paul Perret and Glenn Viel. It promises to be an epic battle between men and women.
Dominique Crenn, famous for her restaurants in San Francisco and her recent establishment in Paris, and Stéphanie Le Quellec, chef of the restaurant La Scène, bring a refreshingly feminine perspective to the jury, achieving an unprecedented gender balance.
Candidates will have to impress a panel of fifteen Michelin stars, guaranteeing a high-level competition. In addition to the classic tests, expect new surprises and innovations that will stimulate participants and viewers alike. Speaking of the candidates, we still don't know the full list for this season, apart from that of the winner of Objectif Top Chef, who joins the competition de facto.
The winner of the Objectif Top Chef final, which took place on November 10, 2023, will join the Blue Brigade in this season of Top Chef. After a ten-week competition and a particularly intense final week, Anicée triumphed in the 9th season of Objectif Top Chef. Just 18 years old, from La Teste-De-Buch (33), she is currently in her final year of vocational training at a hotel school in Biarritz. Determined and talented, Anicée won first place in the 2023 Best Apprentice of France competition.
Of course, we'll be back at the Boite Noire, which, according to Stéphane Rotenberg, was a logistical nightmare. The format of the " who can beat Philippe Etchebest " challenge is changing: Philippe Etchebest is giving way to four brigade chefs who, forming duos, will take up the challenge against the candidates. For regulars to the show, don't worry: the famous battle of the restaurants is still on the agenda. Among the new features is a long-running challenge, where contestants will have the task of preparing a feast for 50 former participants in the culinary competition.
Another new feature is that, for this year's event, three-starred chef Pierre Gagnaire will be in charge of the Brigade Cachée. You know, the side brigade that sees the losers of each episode battle it out to reclaim their place among the season's finalists. "We suspected something was up, but when we saw it was Pierre, we laughed less," said Hélène Darroze at a press conference. In any case, we can't wait to see our beloved chef, leading the band of motivated candidates.
Top Chef 2024, who are the 16 candidates in this 15th edition?
Top Chef returns this Wednesday, March 13, 2024 for a 15ᵉ season that promises to be full of discoveries and twists and turns. While we wait to discover what this 15th edition has in store for us, we reveal the 15 candidates. Who are they? Where do they come from? We tell you all... [Read more]
Since its inception, Top Chef has crowned a series of talented chefs. Who will be the next to add his or her name to the roll of honour? As a reminder, here are the winners from previous seasons:
All Top Chef winners by year :
These chefs have left a lasting mark on the history of "Top Chef" in France, as have other iconic candidates such as Norbert Tarayre, Florent Ladeyn, Thibault Sombardier, Guillaume Sanchez, Adrien Cachot, Mory Sacko and Danny Khezzar.
The 15ᵉ season of Top Chef promises to be full of twists and turns, to surprise us even more. With a renewed jury and new challenges, this edition promises to be rich in gustatory discoveries and memorable moments. Don't miss this new culinary season on M6 this Wednesday, March 13!
Are you ready for new evenings of Top Chef salivation ?
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We're finally going to be able to taste the cuisine of Clotaire Poirier, the finalist in the last season of Top Chef, who delighted us with his eyes. We'll be able to sample the creative cuisine of this multi-talented chef at the Bambino restaurant, and later at Gaya. [Read more]
