The WORST episodes of Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen
Every episode of Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen!
Last Chance Kitchen takes Top Chef and strips it down. Ousted chefs from Top Chef compete head to head for the chance to, not only redeem themselves, but to possibly return to Top Chef, and win. In each episode, two or more chefs are pitted against each other in a single challenge, with judgment placed solely on Tom Collicchio.
#1 - Andrew vs. Janine
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/9/2011
Challenge: The final two chefs to be eliminated during the qualifying rounds were given 30 minutes to cook a pizza. Andrew: Mediterranean Pizza with Anchovies, Capers, Fried Calamari & Arugula Janine: Fig Pizza with Parmesan-Asiago, Soppressata, Arugula & Black Garlic
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Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/16/2023
Two eliminated chefs revisit their most memorable dishes as they attempt to earn their way back into the Top Chef World All-Stars competition.
#3 - Welsh Toast Twist
Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/23/2023
Three eliminated chefs try their hand at Welsh Rarebit, a traditional pub toast with a flavorful cheesy beer sauce. Who will avoid elimination?
#4 - Earl of Sandwich
Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/13/2023
Two Top Chef World All Star contestants put their twist on the modern sandwich as they battle it out on Last Chance Kitchen. Who will avoid elimination?
#5 - Last Chance Chicken
Season 10 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/29/2021
A newly eliminated chef finds themselves in Last Chance Kitchen after serving a rubber chicken, can this chef redeem themselves or will they have to get "the cluck out of the kitchen"?!
#7 - Get Jumping!
Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/30/2023
Three eliminated chefs are given just 30 minutes to make their best dish using a very unique protein - rabbit! Who will earn a chance to hop back into the competition?
#8 - Double Jeopardy
Season 11 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/24/2022
It's double trouble in Last Chance Kitchen when the eliminated chefs are tasked with creating not one but TWO dishes with only 30 minutes on the clock.
#9 - The 16th Chef
Season 13 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/27/2024
An eliminated chef and a surprise cheftestant prepare a meal that turns high-end ingredients to simple comfort food.
#10 - Crudité Redux
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/14/2015
Challenge: The chefs prepared dishes using produce from crudité platters. Adam: "White Pie Cannelloni" with Ranch Pancetta & Agrodolce Raisins. Doug: Seared Pork Loin, Spiced Cauliflower, Red Pepper Ranch & Ranch Pickled Vegetables.
#11 - The Last Chance Kitchen Finals
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/21/2015
Challenge: The chefs created Mexican-inspired dishes featuring clams. Doug: Clams with Charred Pineapple Butter, Tomatillo, Tomatoes & Pickled Red Onion. George: Steamed Clams with Serrano & Tomatillo Salsa Verde.
#12 - Two Cloche for Comfort
Season 11 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/10/2022
Last Chance Kitchen officially kicks off as Tom Colicchio challenges the first two eliminated chefs with cooking a dish highlighting some of the toughest ingredients found locally in Houston.
#13 - Who Ya Rooting For?
Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/4/2023
Two eliminated Top Chef World All-Stars cook a dish using root vegetables as part of their Last Chance Kitchen challenge. Will one chef's salty decision come back to haunt them?
#15 - PotatOH No You Don't!
Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/17/2022
After getting grilled for their potato preparation on Top Chef, a newly eliminated cheftestant gets another shot at making a spud-tacular dish in Last Chance Kitchen. However, they can only use ingredients and equipment their competitor isn't using.
#16 - Cohesive Chaos
Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/6/2023
Three eliminated Top Chef World All Star contestants vie for a chance to cook in the Last Chance Kitchen finale. Will a fateful decision to cook squab send one of these chefs home?
#17 - Raw Redemption
Season 10 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/22/2021
After a chef makes the grave error of serving raw chicken in Top Chef, they're getting a chance at redemption by being asked to serve another raw protein, but this time it's on purpose! Tom Colicchio decides which raw dish packs the perfect punch.
#20 - Panic in the Pantry
Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/31/2022
One of these three chefs will return to the competition. To earn that shot, they can cook anything they want — but there's a catch.
#21 - Omelet You Win
Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/20/2023
Two eliminated Top Chef: World All-Stars go toe-to-toe to see who can make the perfect French omelet. The winner will earn another chance to stay in the competition.
#22 - Oh Broth-er!
Season 11 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/7/2022
Tom Colicchio tasks the eliminated cheftestants with a challenge that really takes stock of their skills.
#23 - Liverwurst Nightmare
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/7/2015
Challenge: Each chef created a dish featuring liver. Adam: Beef Liver "Alla Nonna", Onions, Peppers & Roasted Portobello Mushroom Caps. Doug: Seared Pork Liver with Onions & Chimichurri. Katsuji: Higado Encebollado Goat Liver & Onions.
#24 - Surprise Ingredients!
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/17/2015
Eliminated chefs must make a dish using unique and exotic ingredients, but there's a catch...their ingredients are a surprise!
#25 - It Takes a Thick Skin
Season 10 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/8/2021
Two newly eliminated chefs face off to find out who has what it takes to tough it out in Last Chance Kitchen and impress Tom Colicchio for another shot at redemption.