How to Watch Top Chef Season 20 Online from Anywhere

Top Chef Season 20 features an illustrious cast of chef contestants, and we have all the exciting details you may need, including the premiere date, contestants, episode release schedule, and more, so keep reading to find out everything.

Season 20 spotlights winners and finalists representing 11 different Top Chef versions around the world as they vie for the ultimate World All-Stars title, a cash prize of $250,000, and will star in a feature in Food & Wine and make an appearance at the 40th annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen.

The contestants, who are a mix of chefs from the American version of the show as well as 10 international editions, will compete throughout London, hitting iconic locations such as Highclere Castle (where Downton Abbey was filmed) before the finale, which will take place in Paris. The cooks will be tasked with putting their spins on iconic British staples from Beef Wellington and biscuits to pub food and afternoon tea. None of the chefs are from the UK, which will make their challenges a little more difficult. 

Host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio and judge Gail Simmons are all set to return. The “cheftestants” must bring their A-game for the fastest Elimination Challenge in Top Chef history and hit all the right notes cooking Indian food for Lakshimi and the judges. Expect to see Aquiles Chavez (judge, Top Chef Mexico), Hélène Darroze (judge, Top Chef France), Lorna Maseko (host, Top Chef South Africa), Martha Ortiz (judge, Top Chef Mexico) and Dave Zilber (judge, Top Chef Canada).

The cast must also impress a rotation of esteemed global culinary experts, including Gaggan Anand, Sam Bompas, Tom Brown, Jeremy Chan, Brett Graham, Max Halley, Adam Handling, Angela Hartnett, Graham Hornigold, Judy Joo, Asma Khan, Santiago Lastra, Greg Marchand, Clare Smyth, Kirk Westaway, Andrew Wong, and Paul A. Young. Chef Alain Ducasse also makes a rare appearance in the season 20 finale.

With this said, let’s see when, where, and how to watch Top Chef Season 20 online from anywhere in the world.

When and Where to Watch Top Chef Season 20

Top Chef Season 20 premiered in the US on Thursday, February 9, 2023, on Bravo at 9 pm ET. The latest episodes will also stream on NBCU’s Peacock streaming platform (only available in the US) the following day, where new content usually becomes available to watch after 3 am ET (midnight PT).

How to Watch Top Chef Season 20 Online from Anywhere

Geo-restrictions are characteristic of most of the live TV and streaming platforms that let you easily watch content online in your home country nowadays, and that means you may lose access to the platform or the desired title while traveling abroad. Services that let you live stream Bravo and Peacock are blocked outside the United States, but you can easily change your IP address to a US one if you use a VPN subscription to watch Top Chef Season 20 online.

The best VPN on the market to easily unblock all the popular streaming services in a few moments, including Peacock, Hulu, fuboTV, Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, and others, is NordVPN. It has thousands of servers worldwide, unlimited bandwidth, high speeds, stable connections, and the best encryption protocols. Plus, you can virtually try NordVPN for 30 days RISK-FREE courtesy of the money-back guarantee.

The annual plan has a huge discount when you subscribe to NordVPN (69% discount & get 3 months FREE) on the company’s website. First, fill in the fields and pay to create an account, which only takes a few minutes. Next, download and install the app for your device or system. Then, launch the app and run it via a server from a location with no geo-blocks. Lastly, access the streaming platform to watch Top Chef Season 20 online.

How to Watch Top Chef Season 20 Online in the US Without Cable

Top Chef Season 20 episodes are available in the US the next day via Peacock, which has a Free tier and a Premium tier, but this show’s episodes are behind a paywall. The service's limited-ads Peacock Premium tier costs $4.99 per month. You can also upgrade to the Premium Plus tier for another $5 per month to remove the ads altogether.

This show airs on Bravo, and you can also live stream Bravo via a US live TV service that has it in its offering. Let’s see what options you have right now.

• fuboTV: The fuboTV streaming platform has loads of sports networks but entertainment channels. Prices begin at $74.99 per month, and Bravo is included in all the plans. Start your 7-day free trial on fuboTV.

• Sling TV: You will find the Bravo network in two of the three plans here- the ones with Blue in their name. Prices start at $40 per month, and it also has several add-ons and premium channels if you want to customize your subscription. 

• Hulu + Live TV: This service offers Bravo with the subscription which includes the Live TV service and the On-Demand library as well, starting at $69.99 per month. Get Disney Plus and ESPN Plus for free as a special deal.
• YouTube TV: Bravo is included in this service's single plan, which costs $54.99 per month for the first 3 months and $64.99 per month after that. Try YouTube TV for free for 14 days!
• DirecTV Stream: Bravo is featured in all plans here. Subscription fees start at $74.99 per month, and the HBO Max, Cinemax, Starz, Epix, and Showtime add-ons are free for 3 months with all plans.
• Bravo TV website: Top Chef Season 20 episodes are featured for no extra on the Bravo app and website the next day, but you may be asked to log in with your TV provider credentials.

All these streaming services are geo-restricted. If you travel away from the US, you may need to use a good VPN set to a server from back home that will unblock these platforms. For details, read the segment above.

How to Watch Top Chef Season 20 Online in the UK

You will be able to watch Top Chef Season 20 online in the UK. We have no official premiere date for UK fans, but the previous seasons were available on Hayu via Sky TV and Sky's NOW streaming platform. The NOW streaming service offers Hayu for  £4.99 a month, and subscription fees start at £9.99 per month with the Entertainment Pass plan. First-timers get a 7-day free trial for each of these. 

A Hayu subscription costs £4.99 a month or £43.99 a year on its own, and there's a 1-week free trial for new clients. You can also add it to your Prime Video subscription for £4.99 a month with a 7-day free trial.

Remember that all streaming platforms are geo-blocked, so you will lose access when traveling away from the UK. This means you will need to run a powerful VPN in the background set to a server from back home before accessing the streaming service.

How to Watch Top Chef Season 20 Online in Australia

Top Chef Season 20 will also be available on Hayu in Australia soon, with a monthly subscription of $6.99, or you can pay $61.99 a year. New customers can take advantage of the 7-day free trial. 

Fans in Australia will also see the latest season on FOX Arena and stream it via Foxtel Now for $25 a month with a 10-day free trial and the Binge streaming service, which starts at $10 a month and has a 30-day free trial. Season 19 was also available on 7Plus, but we are not sure Season 20 will make it as well.

These services are geo-restricted, so you may not be able to access them if you travel abroad. However, this issue is not something to worry about, as a good VPN tool will unblock it in a few moments as long as you set it to a server from a region back home. 

How to Watch Top Chef Season 20 Online in Canada 

In Canada, Top Chef Season 20 episodes will be available on Hayu, where you can pay a monthly fee of $6.99, $33.99 for 6 months, or $61.99 for 12 months, and there’s a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. However, we do not have the official premiere date.

This service is not available everywhere, so keep a capable VPN at hand when traveling abroad to bypass any geo-restriction you may run into. Just use a Canadian server for this to work.

Top Chef Season 20 Cast

• Samuel Albert (winner, Top Chef France, Season 10)  
• Luciana Berry (winner, Top Chef Brazil, Season 2) 
• Sara Bradley (finalist, Bravo’s Top Chef, Season 16: Kentucky) 
• Dawn Burrell (finalist, Bravo’s Top Chef, Season 18: Portland)  
• Ali Ghzawi (winner, Top Chef Middle East & North Africa, Season 3: Lebanon)  
• Tom Goetter (finalist, Top Chef Germany, Season 1)  
• Nicole Gomes (winner, Top Chef Canada, Season 5: All-Stars)  
• Victoire Gouloubi (finalist, Top Chef Italy, Season 2)  
• Charbel Hayek (winner, Top Chef Middle East & North Africa, Season 5: Saudi Arabia) 
• Buddha Lo (winner, Bravo’s Top Chef, Season 19: Houston)  
• Dale MacKay (winner, Top Chef Canada, Season 1)  
• May Phattanant Thongthong (finalist, Top Chef Thailand, Season 1) 
• Begoña Rodrigo (winner, Top Chef Spain, Season 1)  
• Gabriel Rodriguez (winner, Top Chef Mexico, Season 2)  
• Amar Santana (finalist, Bravo’s Top Chef, Season 13: California)  
• Sylvia Stachyra (winner, Top Chef Poland, Season 7)  

Top Chef Season 20 Episode Guide 

• Season 20, Episode 1: London Calling (March 9, 2023) - To celebrate the 20th season, Top Chef returns for an international showdown in London; sixteen competitors, including previous winners and finalists, face off in the fiercest showdown the culinary series has seen.
• Season 20, Episode 2: Rice, Rice Baby (March 16, 2023) - In the Quickfire, the chefs are challenged to make an amuse-bouche with unexpected ingredients that must fit on a Ritz cracker; the competition heats up as the chefs head to Alexandra Palace, where they must create rice dishes for 100 guests.
• Season 20, Episode 3: Cheeky Pints and Pub Bites (March 23, 2023) - In lieu of a Quickfire, Tom and Gail surprise the chefs with an old-fashioned pub crawl around central London; in teams of two, the chefs are tasked with re-creating and elevating a classic pub dish; two chefs will pack their knives.
• Season 20, Episode 4: Spurred Lines (March 30, 2023) - The chefs are tasked with creating a beloved English classic: the biscuit; the chefs head to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for a football-themed team challenge; the teams that succeed are safe while the rest are relegated and must compete again.
• Season 20, Episode 5: Holiday Vacation (April 6, 2023) - The chefs are tasked with creating a celebratory dish featuring honey and mead; they then must create a festive family meal featuring their favorite holiday dishes for the judges, along with Top Chef Mexico judge Martha Ortiz.
• Season 20, Episode 6: Top Chef Is No Picnic (April 13, 2023) - The chefs take a trip to Highclere Castle for the Elimination Challenge, where they must work together to create and serve an elevated picnic basket.
• Season 20, Episode 7: Hands Off (April 20, 2023) - The chefs learn Gaggan Anand is the guest judge; they must create a dish inspired by an emoji and are tasked with creating a plate with a message that's visually stunning and can be eaten without utensils.
• Season 20, Episode 8: Street Food Fight (April 27, 2023) - Guest judge Judy Joo surprises the chefs by challenging them to create delicious street food-inspired dishes; the chefs must get inspiration from the new "Fast X" movie for the largest and fastest mise en place race.
• Season 20, Episode 9: Restaurant Wars (May 4, 2023) - The chefs split into two teams of four and are tasked with creating a restaurant concept and tasting menu; to add to the pressure, they must debut their restaurants at three Michelin-starred Core by Clare Smyth and the judges.
• Season 20, Episode 10: Thali Time (May 11, 2023) - There's nothing like preserved fish in the morning, which is exactly what the chefs have to cook with for this week's Quickfire Challenge. The chefs enjoy a night off as famed chef Asma Khan treats the cheftestants and Padma to an Indian thali dinner. For the Elimination Challenge, they must use six different flavor profiles to create their own Thali platter to impress a panel of chefs from India and judges Padma, Tom and Gail.
• Season 20, Episode 11: Battle of the Wellingtons (May 18, 2023) - Coming into the final stretch before the finale. It's full steam ahead as the remaining six chefs are tasked with creating a steamed dish for their Quickfire Challenge. In one of the hardest Elimination Challenges yet, the chefs are put in teams of two and must create not one, not two, but three different Wellingtons to serve 20 diners, along with Padma, Tom and Gail. The two chefs from the losing team will pack their knives.
• Season 20, Episode 12: Goodbye, London! (May 25, 2023) - As the journey in London comes to a wrap, the final four chefs welcome back the winner of Last Chance Kitchen. For this week's Quickfire, the chefs are joined by guest judge Sam Bompas, who challenges them to create a dish featuring jellies and molds. For their final Elimination Challenge in England, they're tasked with creating trompe-l'œil dishes, where the plates must literally fool the eye and taste like something completely different than what they look like. Who will make it to the finals in Paris, and who will bid adieu?
• Season 20, Episode 13: Champions in Paris (Jun 01, 2023) - The final four land in Paris, the culinary capital of the world and home of the 2024 Olympics. In the Quickfire, they compete in the infamous Wall Challenge. Unbeknownst to them, their partners are no strangers to competition and are U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes. The chefs must work with their mystery partners to create identical plates in hopes of impressing Michelin-starred guest judge Greg Marchand. For their final Elimination Challenge, they must create a Michelin-worthy dish using one of France's most humble ingredients: the Champignon de Paris. To help determine who will make it to the finale is a star-studded table of diners.
• Season 20, Episode 14: Fin. (Jun 08, 2023) - The finalists are on top of the world as they've made it to the finale in Paris. The final three will have the opportunity to cook the meal of their lives for Padma, Tom and Gail, along with a table of culinary luminaries. The guests include Marcus Samuelsson, May Chow, Daniela Soto-Innes, Clare Smyth, Simon Rogan, Ángel León, Food & Wine magazine's Hunter Lewis, Michelin Guide's International Director Gwendal Poullennec and "Top Chef France" Judge Hélène Darroze. The chefs lay it all on the table in their final challenge, but only one will take home the ultimate title of "Top Chef" World All-Star.

Top Chef Season 20 Official Trailer