The BEST episodes of Top Chef season 11

Every episode of Top Chef season 11, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Top Chef season 11!

Top Chef is a reality show unlike any other while it searches for the world's next Top Chef. Each week this talented group of chefs, professionally trained and self-taught, will be challenged and judged by some of the best known chefs in the industry. Over the course of the season and endless challenges one chef a week is asked to "pack their knives and go" until there is only one left standing as the ultimate Top Chef.

Last Updated: 11/17/2024Network: BravoStatus: Continuing

7.99

108 votes

#1 - Leaving New Orleans

Season 11 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/22/2014

The chefs battle for a new car in tests presented by Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons. Later, the foodies demonstrate how New Orleans has inspired their dishes. Appearing: Douglas Keane, Grant Achatz and Andrew Carmellini.

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7.81

109 votes

#2 - Oui Si a Challenge

Season 11 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/8/2014

Culinary figure Jacques Pepin arrives to test the chefs' techniques based on one of his favorite dishes. Later, the chefs create meals that represent both France and Spain.

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7.77

111 votes

#3 - Like Mama Made

Season 11 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/11/2013

The foodies create dishes that remind them of home. Appearing: actor Anthony Mackie and chef Leah Chase.

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7.74

136 votes

#4 - Giving It the College Try

Season 11 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/18/2013

Musician Questlove samples various poultry drumsticks. Later, the chefs serve up food fare to incoming students at Louisiana State University.

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7.67

114 votes

#5 - Finale

Season 11 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/5/2014

In the Season 11 finale, the remaining two chefs open pop-up restaurants, after which the winner is crowned.

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7.66

112 votes

#6 - Rebuilding New Orleans

Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2013

The chefs prepare gumbo and try to please the palate of New Orleans chef Leah Chase. Later, they create and operate food trucks to serve Habitat for Humanity volunteers working in New Orleans.

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7.66

105 votes

#7 - Jazz Hands

Season 11 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2013

The chefs participate in a culinary version of musical chairs. Later, they prepare dishes for musicians at a potluck event hosted by New Orleans jazz performer Kermit Ruffins.

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7.64

146 votes

#8 - Restaurant Wars

Season 11 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/2013

The "Restaurant Wars" challenge tasks the chefs to create pop-up eateries. The judges' panel includes David Chang.

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7.62

125 votes

#9 - Commander's Palace

Season 11 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2013

The chefs reinvent items on a worst food-trends list. Later, they must replicate dishes from a notable New Orleans restaurant. Guest judges: Paul Prudhomme and Tory McPhail.

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7.62

110 votes

#10 - Po Boy Smackdown

Season 11 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/15/2014

The chefs create po' boys, then are tasked to prepare their personal culinary visions on a plate. Appearing: Jon Favreau and Roy Choi.

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7.61

106 votes

#11 - Campfires, Cream Cheese, and Countryside

Season 11 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2013

The foodies create dishes from the creole tomato. They must then impress cooks at chef John Besh's restaurants in a farm-to-table challenge.

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7.59

127 votes

#12 - Soiree In The Swamp

Season 11 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2013

Season 11 opens with chefs battling for culinary honors in New Orleans. Here, the foodies must cook with either alligator, frog or turtle.

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7.55

132 votes

#13 - Maui Wowie

Season 11 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/29/2014

The remaining chefs land in Hawaii, where they prepare food fare featuring Spam. Also: a double elimination.

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7.45

119 votes

#14 - Lea Michele's Halloween Bash

Season 11 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2013

There are culinary tricks and treats when the chefs must cater a Halloween party for actress Lea Michele.

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7.43

109 votes

#15 - Mississippi Mud Bugs

Season 11 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/1/2014

The chefs serve up étouffée, then honor local cuisine by preparing two types of seafood. Chef John Besh is the guest judge.

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7.41

149 votes

#16 - Captain Vietnam

Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2013

The chefs learn about Vietnamese cuisine, culture and customs, then serve up a multicourse Vietnamese meal. Guest judge: Eddie Huang.

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7.40

84 votes

#17 - Piggin' Out

Season 11 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2013

The chefs must whip up hot sauce for musician Dr. John. The focus is then pork when they cook up a 300-pound hog.

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