Episode 1: Episode 1
Release Date
Oct 02, 2013
Genre
Special Interest, Reality, Game Show
Rating
TV-14
Network
Bravo
Language
English
Episode Summary
In the Season 11 premiere, chefs arrive in New Orleans for a swamp-themed party. They must cook bold dishes using local ingredients, like seafood and alligator, to impress the judges. One chef wins immunity, but another packs their knives and goes home. The lively Louisiana setting and tasty competition make it a fun, exciting start.
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Cast & Crew
Top Chef S11E1:
Tom Colicchio
Executive Producer
Padma Lakshmi
Executive Producer
Gail Simmons
Judge
Hugh Acheson
Judge
Emeril Lagasse
Judge
Aaron Cuschieri
Contestant
Benedetto Bartolotta
Contestant
Bret Pelaggi
Contestant
Brian Huskey
Contestant
Carlos Gaytan
Contestant
Carrie Mashaney
Contestant
Janine Booth
Contestant
Jason Cichonski
Contestant
Justin Devillier
Contestant
Louis Maldonado
Contestant
Michael Sichel
Contestant
Nicholas Elmi
Contestant
Nina Compton
Contestant
Patricia Vega
Contestant
Ramon Bojorquez
Contestant
Sara Johannes
Contestant
Shirley Chung
Contestant
Stephanie Cmar
Contestant
Travis Masar
Contestant
Dan Cutforth
Executive Producer
Casey Kriley
Executive Producer
Jane Lipsitz
Executive Producer
Hillary Olsen
Executive Producer
Tara Siener
Executive Producer
Paul Starkman
Director