Where to watch Top Chef: Stream Season 22 anywhere
Bravo's cooking competition series returns for its 22nd season, and we'll show you where to watch Top Chef.
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Top Chef is back for a 22nd season, and this time, the series is heading up north. We've compiled everything you need to know about where to watch Top Chef, including live and on-demand streaming options.
Top Chef Season 22 takes the team to Canada for a poutine-filled venture (if Bravo's sneak peek is any indication). The new season picks up less than a year after the show's landmark 21st season, which saw a substantial shake-up with the departure of host Padma Lakshmi. Kristen Kish took over hosting duties and will return for another year alongside longtime judges Gail Simmons and Tom Colicchio.
This year's competition brings together 15 promising chefs from a variety of backgrounds to compete for what NBC Universal has identified as the "largest prize package in 'Top Chef' history," including an impressive grand prize of $250,000, plus a $125,000 flight credit from Delta, a feature in Food & Wine magazine, and much more. Their creations will be judged by Kish, Simmons, and Colicchio, as well as a selection of guest judges. This season's rotating guests include Michael Cera, Punkie Johnson, Sarah Levy, Amy Schnieder, and David Zilber.
Keep reading to learn how to watch the new season of Top Chef. We've outlined global streaming options for Bravo fans around the world, so you don't have to worry about missing out on one second of the show.
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Where to watch Top Chef in the US
Top Chef is broadcast on Bravo in the US. New Season 22 episodes air on Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET. For cord-cutters, the cheapest way to stream the series is through Peacock, which gets new episodes the day after they air on Fridays. Peacock also has an impressive back-catalog of past seasons of Top Chef, including all episodes from Seasons 8-21. Subscriptions start at just $8/month for the Premium ad-supported tier, but you can upgrade to Premium Plus ad-free for $14/month.
If you're hoping to watch new episodes live without cable, it's time to give a live TV streaming package a try. Two of our favorite month-to-month options are DirecTV Stream and Sling. In fact, DirecTV Stream just launched a new genre pack, making it the cheapest way to live stream Bravo in the US. The plan, known as DirecTV Stream MyEntertainment, costs $35/month. It carries 40+ live channels, including Bravo, FX, CNN, Lifetime, and E! Subscriptions also include access to the ad-supported Disney Plus and Hulu bundle at no extra cost. All DirecTV Stream plans have a five-day free trial.
Sling TV is another top-rated live TV streaming service. Sling's Blue plan, which costs $46/month, carries Bravo, Lifetime, E!, and around 40 other live channels. Local channels like ABC, NBC, and FOX are also available in select regions. While there's no free trial, new users can get 50% off their first month of service, making it just $23 today.
Where to watch Top Chef in the UK and other countries
International Bravo fans don't have to worry about missing out on any of the action. Hayu, a reality-focused streaming service, gets new episodes after they air in the US, so viewers across much of Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand can get in on the action. The Hayu website has a full breakdown of regional availability and subscription prices. Users can sign up for monthly plans or save some money with a six or 12-month rolling contract.
How to watch Top Chef from anywhere
If you're traveling in a region where you can't access your usual streaming method, you can still do so with the help of a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are handy cybersecurity tools that allow you to alter your device's virtual location. This way, you can access your go-to websites and apps from anywhere. The services we've recommended require country-specific payment methods, so this will work best for those who are just abroad right now.
If you don't already have a VPN subscription, ExpressVPN is our top recommendation. It's a user-friendly option (even for beginners) with a hassle-free 30-day money-back guarantee. You can read more about it in our ExpressVPN review.
How to watch Top Chef with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
- Install it on the device you're planning to watch Top Chef on.
- Turn it on and set it to the location of your streaming service.
- Sign up for one of the streaming services mentioned above.
- Navigate to Bravo or Top Chef and enjoy the new episode.
What time is Top Chef on Peacock?
New episodes of Top Chef and other Bravo programming typically land on Peacock the morning after they air on TV, usually starting at around 6 a.m. ET. We noticed that the Season 21 premiere was notably late to the streamer, only getting uploaded at around 1 p.m. ET the next day in 2024, but the rest of the season arrived as usual.
How long are Top Chef episodes?
Season 22 of Top Chef will feature supersized episodes, according to NBC Universal. Episodes will air from 9 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. ET.
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