The long-running competitive cooking show, Top Chef, celebrates another milestone with season 21 just around the corner. Titled Top Chef: Wisconsin, the new instalment introduces new host, Top Chef: Seattle winner Kristen Kish, replacing Padma Lakshmi after leaving the show last year.
Join this year’s 15 contestants as they all head to Wisconsin for what could be one of the show’s most exhilarating culinary showdown.
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Where to watch Top Chef Season 21 in Australia?
The new season will be available to watch on Arena, which you can access via Foxtel and Foxtel Now.
BINGE has also been confirmed to stream the new season 21, giving Australian fans another alternative.
| Streaming Services | Available? |
|---|---|
| BINGE | Yes – with BINGE free trial |
| Foxtel Now | Yes – with Foxtel Now free trial |
| Foxtel | Yes – with Foxtel subscription |
Top Chef Season 21 Australia release date
Top Chef: Wisconsin is set to premiere Thursday, 21 March on Foxtel, airing on Arena; new episodes rolling out weekly. New episodes also arrive on streaming via BINGE and Foxtel Now.
On Foxtel, you can catch new episodes as they air every Thursday at 1.30pm. It’s also been confirmed that season 21 will consist of 14 episodes.
| Season 21 | Release Dates | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Thur, 21 Mar 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 2 | Thur, 28 Mar 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 3 | Thur, 4 Apr 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 4 | Thur, 11 Apr 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 5 | Thur, 18 Apr 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 6 | Thur, 25 Apr 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 7 | Thur, 2 May 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 8 | Thur, 9 May 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 9 | Thur, 16 May 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 10 | Thur, 23 May 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 11 | Thur, 30 May 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 12 | Thur, 6 June 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 13 | Thur, 13 June 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 14 | Thur, 20 June 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel Now |
Stream Top Chef Season 21 on BINGE
The new season of the long-running cooking competition is streaming on BINGE, which offers heaps of reality shows from Bravo alongside Foxtel. With a BINGE free trial, you can instantly watch new episodes as they air same time in the US or on demand.
You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch the latest movies and BINGE shows on demand. A Basic subscription with Ads allows you to stream on one device. A Standard Plan enables you to enjoy your favourite shows or movies on two devices. A Premium Plan lets you stream on four simultaneously. Both Standard and Premium also offer 4K streaming on selected content.
All BINGE plans have no lock-in contract.
Watch Top Chef Season 21 on Foxtel or Foxtel Now
To watch new season of Top Chef, pay TV service Foxtel offers exclusive access in Australia on Arena. More than indulgent reality shows, Foxtel also offers live TV with sports streaming and movie channels for watching blockbusters, such as the award-winning Oppenheimer and Gran Turismo.
Arena, the channel that airs Top Chef, is part of Foxtel Plus, the cheapest entertainment package that already includes the previously separate Kids and Favourites packs, increasing the channels offered to over 70. What’s more all Foxtel bundles now include the Multiscreen feature.
If you’re only after a streaming app rather than a pay TV service, new episodes from season 21 are also going to be on Foxtel Now, which you can try with a free 10-day trial if signing up for the first time.
The Foxtel Now base pack called Essentials pack is only $25 per month. Premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan if you’re looking to access more content.
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FeaturedWhat to expect in Top Chef Season 21?
The cooking competition series has been entertaining food lovers and cooking enthusiasts for over a decade now with the first season premiering in 2006.
The show’s format is quite simple – chefs compete against each other by undertaking culinary challenges. Their performances are then judged by professional chefs and other reputable names in the industry.
There’s an elimination challenge each week, in which one or more contestants are eliminated with the remaining contenders to further showcase their culinary genius.
The show also offers a dash of adventure as challenges can take place anywhere in the country, bringing contestants into the streets of San Francisco or experiencing the vivacity of Las Vegas to the charm of New Orleans.
In season 21, Top Chef hosts, judges, and 15 contestants from across the country all head to Wisconsin to showcase their grit, talent, and impeccable culinary skills.
Season 21 also features a new host, Kristen Kish. Padma Lakshmi, who hosted the series since season 2, departing after Top Chef Season 20. She’s set to join returning judges Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons.
Top Chef Season 21 trailer
Check out the promo for Top Chef’s latest season here.
Top Chef Season 21 contestants
Alongside Kristen Kish, Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons, season 21 also features the following contestants:
Top Chef seasons guide
There are 21 seasons of the Bravo series as of this writing, with the new instalment launching in Australia through Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE.
Earlier seasons of the series are also available on other streaming services. Check out which platform offers every season using the guide below.
Top Chef seasons
| Seasons | Episodes | Released | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | March 2006 | Hayu |
| Season 2 | 13 | October 2006 | Hayu |
| Season 3 | 18 | June 2007 | Hayu |
| Season 4 | 15 | March 2008 | Hayu |
| Season 5 | 15 | November 2008 | Hayu |
| Season 6 | 16 | August 2009 | Hayu |
| Season 7 | 15 | June 2010 | Hayu |
| Season 8 | 17 | December 2010 | Hayu |
| Season 9 | 18 | November 2011 | Hayu |
| Season 10 | 17 | November 2012 | Hayu |
| Season 11 | 17 | October 2013 | Hayu / 7plus |
| Season 12 | 15 | October 2014 | Hayu |
| Season 13 | 15 | December 2015 | Hayu |
| Season 14 | 14 | December 2016 | Hayu |
| Season 15 | 14 | December 2017 | Hayu |
| Season 16 | 15 | December 2018 | Hayu / SBS On Demand |
| Season 17 | 14 | March 2020 | Hayu |
| Season 18 | 14 | April 2021 | Hayu |
| Season 19 | 14 | March 2022 | Hayu / 7plus |
| Season 20 | 14 | March 2023 | Hayu / Foxtel Now |
| Season 21 | 14 | March 2024 | Hayu / Foxtel Now / BINGE |
Similar shows you might like
Foxtel offers a comprehensive content library of cooking competitions from here and abroad.
Some of the most popular programs you can watch are MasterChef, MasterChef: The Professionals, and the local iteration MasterChef Australia. There’s also the adorable spin-off, Junior MasterChef. Other similar shows include The Great British Bake-Off, The Great Australian Bake Off, Dessert Masters, and many more.
Check out what’s on Foxtel to explore more shows you’ll love, or use our streaming search bar below.
