Top Chef (TV) Cast
The cast of Top Chef. Updated on August 17, 2025.
121 actors
Hugh Acheson
as Self - Judge (68 episodes)

Hugh Acheson is a judge on Top Chef who is known for his expertise as an award-winning chef and restaurateur.

Katie Lee
as Herself - Host (12 episodes)

Katie Lee serves as a host on Top Chef, bringing her experience as a cookbook author and television food critic.

Tom Colicchio
as Self - Head Judge (311 episodes)

Tom Colicchio is the head judge on Top Chef, celebrated for his achievements as a chef and owner of upscale restaurants.

Padma Lakshmi
as Self - Host (288 episodes)

Padma Lakshmi hosts Top Chef, well-regarded for her work as a model, author, and television personality.

Gail Simmons
as Self - Judge (296 episodes)

Gail Simmons, a judge on Top Chef, is acclaimed for her roles as a food writer and culinary expert.

Toby Young
as Self - Judge (31 episodes)

Toby Young participates as a judge on Top Chef, bringing insights from his career as a critic and author.

Ilan Hall
as Himself - Contestant (13 episodes)

Ilan Hall competes as a contestant on Top Chef, recognized for his skills as a chef.

Brian Malarkey
as Self - Contestant (30 episodes)

Brian Malarkey is a contestant on Top Chef, known for his vibrant personality and culinary expertise.

Jeremy Ford
as Self - Contestant (15 episodes)

Jeremy Ford competes as a contestant on Top Chef, showcasing his experience as a professional chef.

Eric Adjepong
as Self - Contestant (15 episodes)

Eric Adjepong is a contestant on Top Chef, noted for his culinary innovations and diverse flavors.

Leah Cohen
as Herself - Contestant (15 episodes)

Leah Cohen competes as a contestant on Top Chef, praised for her background as a chef and restaurateur.

Angelo Sosa
as Self - Contestant (15 episodes)

Angelo Sosa is a contestant on Top Chef, admired for his culinary creativity and chef experience.

Kevin Sbraga
as Self - Contestant (15 episodes)
Marcel Vigneron
as Self - Contestant (17 episodes)
Edward Lee
as Self - Contestant (18 episodes)
Shirley Chung
as Self - Contestant (17 episodes)
Mei Lin
as Self - Contestant (15 episodes)
Adrienne Cheatham
as Herself - Contestant (14 episodes)
Joe Sasto
as Himself - Contestant (14 episodes)
Mike Isabella
as Himself - Contestant (16 episodes)
Graham Elliot
as Self - Judge (43 episodes)
Melissa King
as Self - Contestant (29 episodes)
Dale Talde
as Self - Contestant (17 episodes)
Bryan Voltaggio
as Himself - Contestant (16 episodes)
Richard Blais
as Self - Judge (44 episodes)
Emeril Lagasse
as Self - Judge (67 episodes)
Harold Dieterle
as Himself - Contestant (12 episodes)
Wolfgang Puck
as Self - Judge (17 episodes)
Ted Allen
as Himself - Judge (31 episodes)
Tiffani Faison
as Self - Contestant (17 episodes)
Kelsey Barnard Clark
as Self - Contestant (15 episodes)
Shota Nakajima
as Self - Contestant (14 episodes)
Carla Hall
as Herself - Constestant (15 episodes)
Kristen Kish
as Self - Contestant (17 episodes)
Kwame Onwuachi
as Self - Contestant (15 episodes)
Anthony Bourdain
as Self - Judge (17 episodes)
Stephanie Izard
as Herself -Contestant (15 episodes)
Brooke Williamson
as Self - Contestant (14 episodes)
Eric Ripert
as Self - Judge (15 episodes)
Michael Voltaggio
as Himself - Contsetant (16 episodes)
Laurent Manrique
as (1 episode)
Lorraine Bracco
as (1 episode)
Ming Tsai
as Himself - Guest Judge (4 episodes)
Daniel Boloud
as (1 episode)
Paul Bartolotta
as (1 episode)
Hubert Keller
as Himself - Guest Judge (4 episodes)
Tiffany Derry
as (1 episode)
Naomi Pomeroy
as (1 episode)
Elizabeth Falkner
as Herself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Suzanne Goin
as Herself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Michelle Bernstein
as Herself - Guest Judge (2 episodes)
Kristi Woodward
as Herself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Alfred Portale
as Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Rocco DiSpirito
as Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Todd English
as Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Govind Armstrong
as Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Daniel Boulud
as Himself - Guest Judge (4 episodes)
Geoffrey Zakarian
as Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Wylie Dufresne
as Himself - Guest Judge (2 episodes)
Johnny Iuzzini
as Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Rick Tramonto
as Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
April Bloomfield
as Herself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Dan Barber
as Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Natasha Richardson
as Herself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Jean-Christophe Novelli
as Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Tim Love
as Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Charlie Palmer
as Himself - Guest Judge (2 episodes)
Nigella Lawson
as Herself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Jerome Bocuse
as Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Thomas Keller
as Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Joe Jonas
as Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
David Chang
as Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Cat Cora
as Herself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Mark Peel
as (1 episode)
Jacques Pépin
as Himself - Guest Judge (2 episodes)
Barbara Lynch
as Herself - Guest Judge (2 episodes)
Jasper White
as Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
George Wendt
as Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Emmy Rossum
as Herself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Enrique Olvera
as Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Ludo Lefebvre
as Self - Guest Judge (2 episodes)
John Besh
as Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Mary Sue Milliken
as Herself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Chrissy Teigen
as (1 episode)
Javier Plascencia
as Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Marcus Samuelsson
as Himself - Guest Judge (2 episodes)
Antonia Lofaso
as Herself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Nancy Silverton
as Herself - Guest Judge (4 episodes)
Jean-Georges Vongerichten
as Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Chris Cosentino
as Self - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Nilou Motamed
as (1 episode)
Nathalie Dupree
as Herself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Michael Cimarusti
as Self - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Daniel Humm
as Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Will Guidara
as Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Joachim Splichal
as Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Jonathan Waxman
as Himself - Guest Judge (4 episodes)
Jonathan Sawyer
as Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
David Kinch
as Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
Karen Akunowicz
as Herself (1 episode)
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