News Summary
Greenville, South Carolina is set to host the 23rd season of the Emmy-nominated competition show Top Chef, alongside Charlotte, North Carolina. Production is planned for summer 2025, showcasing local culinary talents and themes like Southern hospitality. This season will include a mix of local chefs among the contestants and is expected to enhance Greenville’s growing reputation in the culinary scene, especially following the recent James Beard Award and Michelin Guide ceremony. The show aims to boost tourism and interest in regional cuisine.
Greenville, South Carolina will soon be at the center of the culinary world as the Emmy-nominated competition show Top Chef announces the filming of its 23rd season, titled Top Chef Carolinas. The new season is set to showcase both Greenville and Charlotte, North Carolina, with production scheduled to begin in the summer of 2025 and a premiere expected in 2026.
The upcoming season will highlight various themes including Southern hospitality, regional history, agriculture, outdoor experiences, and emerging culinary talents from the area. Ryan Flynn, the senior vice president of NBC Universal Television and Streaming, expressed enthusiasm for filming in the Southern regions, describing Charlotte and Greenville as “perfect chefs’ playgrounds” enriched with exceptional local ingredients and breathtaking natural landscapes.
This season will continue the tradition of including regional chefs among the contestants. Historically, Top Chef has featured one or more local culinary experts among the 16 participants in each season. The show follows an elimination-style format that includes both quickfire and elimination challenges, where chefs must execute dishes within specific timeframes under the scrutiny of a panel of celebrity judges. Contestants earn points throughout the competition, and the winner of the season will receive a cash prize of $250,000, along with various commercial opportunities.
Greenville’s culinary scene has been gaining significant momentum, making it an exciting host for the show. Heath Dillard, CEO and President of VisitGreenvilleSC, highlighted the importance of Top Chef for the city’s food culture. Recently, Greenville has attracted attention for its culinary achievements, including the hosting of the 2025 Michelin Guide ceremony for the American South and earning a prestigious James Beard Award. This follows the 20th anniversary of the city’s Euphoria food festival, further establishing Greenville as a notable destination in the culinary landscape.
This season marks the return of Top Chef to the Carolinas, with its last filming taking place in Charleston, South Carolina during the 14th season in 2016. Viewers can expect to see contestants frequenting local grocery stores, such as Whole Foods, as they prepare and shop for ingredients vital to their competition dishes.
The strong reputation of Greenville as an emerging culinary hotspot, coupled with the allure of Top Chef, is anticipated to boost tourism and interest in the region’s thriving food scene. As preparations for production ramp up before filming begins in summer 2025, both culinary enthusiasts and the local community are eager to witness the unfolding culinary creations that will emerge from this latest season.
Deeper Dive: News & Info About This Topic
HERE Resources
Charlotte to Host Filming for Top Chef Season 23
Bravo’s Top Chef to Film New Season in Greenville, S.C.
Top Chef Announces Filming in Greenville and Charlotte
Greenville, South Carolina Grants Support to Lead Academy
City Tavern Reopens After Renovation in Greenville
City Tavern Reopens After Major Renovations
City Tavern in Greenville Set to Reopen After Renovations
Greenville to Host Inaugural Michelin Guide Ceremony
Greenville Welcomes Aryana Afghan Cuisine
New Dining Destination STIR to Open in Downtown Greenville
Additional Resources
- Eater: Top Chef Carolinas
- WYFF: Top Chef Season 23
- Greenville Online: Top Chef Season 23
- Food & Wine: Top Chef Season 23
- People: Top Chef Season 23 Revealed
- Wikipedia: Top Chef
- Google Search: Top Chef Carolinas
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Culinary Arts
Author: STAFF HERE GREENVILLE
The HERE Greenville Staff Writers are a collaborative team of journalists, editors, and local contributors passionate about delivering accurate, timely information to the Greenville community. As part of the HEREcity.com Network, which powers over 100 U.S. city sites including HEREcolumbia.com, our staff draws on collective experience in South Carolina journalism to cover everything from business sales and real estate developments to dining deals and community initiatives. Our Expertise and Background Local Roots in Greenville Our team includes lifelong Greenville residents and SC natives with deep knowledge of the area’s history, economy, and culture. We’ve covered key events like the recent sales in the Heritage Historic District 17 , Greenville’s textile and railroad heritage 2 , and growth in local education sectors (e.g., Greenville Technical College programs) 27 . Collective Experience With over 50 combined years in journalism, our staff has backgrounds in print, digital media, and community reporting. We prioritize fact-based stories, drawing from sources like the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, city government records, and on-the-ground interviews. Commitment to Quality Every article is a group effort, involving research, editing, and verification to ensure reliability. We adhere to journalistic standards, citing credible sources and updating content as new details emerge.
