Top Chef Duels

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  • 2014
  • 1 Season
  • 6.1  (126)

Top Chef Duels was a television show that aired on Bravo in the summer of 2014. The show starred thirteen contestants from previous seasons of the popular cooking competition show Top Chef, who were brought together to compete against each other in a series of one-on-one cooking duels.

Each episode of Top Chef Duels featured two chefs going head-to-head in a series of three rounds of cooking challenges, testing their skills in different areas such as baking, Italian cuisine and catering for events. The chefs were given a set time limit to complete each challenge, and were judged by a panel of acclaimed chefs and food critics, including host Curtis Stone, Gail Simmons and Wolfgang Puck.

The chefs were not only challenged on their cooking skills, but also on their leadership abilities, as each duel was filmed in front of a live audience, who were there to watch and taste the dishes. The chefs were also given a sous chef to assist them during the competition, allowing them to work collaboratively as a team and delegate tasks where necessary.

Throughout the competition, the chefs were eliminated one by one, until only two remained to compete in the finale. The winner was crowned the Champion of Top Chef Duels, taking home a cash prize of $100,000 and a showcase of their culinary skills on the cover of Food and Wine magazine.

One of the unique features of Top Chef Duels was the inclusion of some of the most memorable contestants from previous seasons of Top Chef. Some of the fan favorites that returned to compete in Top Chef Duels included Stefan Richter, Antonia Lofaso and CJ Jacobson. This made for an exciting and nostalgic viewing experience for fans of the show, who were able to see some of their favorite chefs return to the kitchen.

Another notable aspect of the show was the opportunity for the chefs to cook with some of the world's most renowned chefs and culinary experts, including Emeril Lagasse, Nancy Silverton and San Francisco's own Traci Des Jardins. This not only provided a unique learning experience for the contestants, but also made for exciting and entertaining television.

Top Chef Duels was a refreshing take on the cooking competition genre, as it presented viewers with a more intimate and personal experience with the contestants. By pitting the chefs against each other in one-on-one duels, viewers were able to see firsthand how they responded to pressure and adversity, and how they rose to the challenges presented to them.

Overall, Top Chef Duels was a thrilling and exciting show that brought together some of the best chefs from previous seasons of Top Chef, and provided viewers with a unique and entertaining viewing experience. With an all-star cast of competitors and judges, high stakes challenges and a large cash prize on the line, Top Chef Duels was a must-watch show for any fan of the cooking competition genre.

Top Chef Duels is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (10 episodes). The series first aired on August 6, 2014.

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Seasons
Finale
10. Finale
October 8, 2014
The remaining chefs compete in an epic final battle. Who will be crowned the winner?
Art Smith vs. Kevin Gillespie
9. Art Smith vs. Kevin Gillespie
October 1, 2014
Kevin Gillespie takes on Art Smith in a 3-course battle.
Stephanie Izard  vs. Kristen Kish
8. Stephanie Izard vs. Kristen Kish
September 24, 2014
Stephanie Izard takes on Kristen Kish in a 3-course battle.
Nyesha Arrington  vs. Jen Carroll
7. Nyesha Arrington vs. Jen Carroll
September 17, 2014
Nyesha Arrington takes on Jen Carroll in a 3-course battle.
Dale Talde vs. Tiffani Faison
6. Dale Talde vs. Tiffani Faison
September 10, 2014
Tiffani Faison takes on Dale Talde in a 3-course battle.
David Burke vs. Takashi Yagihashi
5. David Burke vs. Takashi Yagihashi
September 3, 2014
David Burke takes on Takashi Yagihashi in a 3-course battle.
CJ Jacobson vs. Stefan Richter
4. CJ Jacobson vs. Stefan Richter
August 27, 2014
CJ Jacobson takes on Stefan Richter in a 3-course battle.
Mike Isabella vs. Antonia Lofaso
3. Mike Isabella vs. Antonia Lofaso
August 20, 2014
Mike Isabella takes on Antonia Lofaso in a 3-course battle.
Shirley Chung vs Brooke Williamson
2. Shirley Chung vs Brooke Williamson
August 13, 2014
Both runner-ups in their respective seasons, Chef Brooke Williamson and Las Vegas Restaurant Consultant Shirley Chung duel in a three-course battle to advance in the competition.
Richard Blais vs Marcel Vigneron
1. Richard Blais vs Marcel Vigneron
August 6, 2014
In the series premiere, Richard Blais, Top Chef All-Stars winner, battles Marcel Vigneron, Top Chef Season 2 runner up, in a three-course battle to advance in the competition.
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Where to Watch Top Chef Duels
Top Chef Duels is available for streaming on the Bravo website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Top Chef Duels on demand at Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, Apple TV and Bravo.
  • Premiere Date
    August 6, 2014
  • IMDB Rating
    6.1  (126)