Top Chef

10 Best Episodes of Top Chef - Season 7

An American reality competition show in which chefs compete against each other in culinary challenges and are judged by a panel of professional chefs and other notables from the food and wine industry with one or more contestants eliminated in each episode.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.

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#15 - Cold War (Season 7 - Episode 6)

The chefs are divided into teams to concoct entrΓ©es in a form best served cold.

The episode was rated 6.94 from 49 votes.

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#14 - Power Lunch (Season 7 - Episode 7)

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The contestants prepare lunch for the movers and shakers at one of the city's most famous restaurants.

The episode was rated 6.98 from 48 votes.

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#13 - Farm Policy (Season 7 - Episode 5)

Fresh is best tonight as the chefs gather crabs for the Quickfire, and then travel to a Virginia farm where its bounty will supply the ingredients for dinner.

The episode was rated 7.05 from 41 votes.

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#12 - Covert Cuisine (Season 7 - Episode 10)

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The chefs are asked to take common recipes and create their own completely original redesigned dish.

The episode was rated 7.08 from 40 votes.

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#11 - Restaurant Wars (Season 7 - Episode 9)

The most anticipated and, arguably, the hardest challenge of the competition returns as the remaining chefs divide into two teams to conceive and debut their restaurants.

The episode was rated 7.11 from 44 votes.

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#10 - Foreign Affairs (Season 7 - Episode 8)

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The chefs test their version of Ethiopian cuisine with Top Chef Masters' Marcus Samuelsson, and then must create a dish inspired by one of the foreign embassies there in the district.

The episode was rated 7.12 from 43 votes.

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#9 - Capitol Grill (Season 7 - Episode 3)

The dreaded desserts take up the Quickfire where the chefs must make a pie from scratch, and then it's off to Capitol Hill where they are tasked with creating a perfect grilled picnic for the interns there

The episode was rated 7.14 from 44 votes.

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#8 - Reunion Special (Season 7 - Episode 15)

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The cast and chefs gather together with, you guessed it, Andy Cohen to review the season and maybe dish a little nonsense with the host.

The episode was rated 7.14 from 21 votes.

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#7 - Making Concessions (Season 7 - Episode 11)

The contestants take on America's favorite pastime when they take over the concession stands at the Washington Nationals' home, Nationals Park.

The episode was rated 7.14 from 42 votes.

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#6 - Outside the Lunch Box (Season 7 - Episode 2)

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The chefs are asked to do their part to help end childhood obesity and support First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move!" national initiative by serving a healthy lunch at a local middle school. Guest Judge: White House chef Sam Kass

The episode was rated 7.23 from 44 votes.

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#5 - Finale, Part 1 (Season 7 - Episode 13)

The competition moves to Singapore as the chefs are winnowed down to the final three.

The episode was rated 7.25 from 44 votes.

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#4 - Room Service (Season 7 - Episode 4)

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Padma's baby is hungry, so tonight's Quickfire requires the contestants to create food to tempt Krishna's budding palate. Next, they are paired together for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the in-room dining kitchen.

The episode was rated 7.28 from 43 votes.

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#3 - Gastro-nauts (Season 7 - Episode 12)

The chefs are tasked with adding flavor to the food American astronauts eat. The final taste test will take place off-planet.

The episode was rated 7.30 from 47 votes.

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#2 - Finale, Part 2 (Season 7 - Episode 14)

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The remaining three chefs attempt to cook the best meal of each of their lives hoping to be named Top Chef.

The episode was rated 7.30 from 33 votes.

Top Chef - S7E1

#1 - House of Chef-presentatives (Season 7 - Episode 1)

The season will include 17 contestants, as in prior seasons. Eric Ripert will replace Toby Young on Top Chef's judging panel. The new chefs introduce themselves by cooking a dish that best represents their home districts while layering in their own signatures.

The episode was rated 7.41 from 51 votes.

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