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.
#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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#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.
#3 - 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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#4 - 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.
#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.
#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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#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.
#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.
#14 - 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.
#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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#16 - 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.
#17 - 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.