Top Chef: Portland is the eighteenth season of the American reality television series Top Chef. It was first announced by Bravo on September 28, 2020. The season was filmed in Portland, Oregon, and surrounding areas, including the Hood River Fruit Loop, Columbia River Gorge, Mount Hood, Tillamook Bay, Tualatin Valley, and Willamette Valley wine country. It is scheduled to premiere on April 1, 2021. The winner received US$250,000.

The season highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the food industry. Numerous production changes were made to ensure the safety of everyone involved with filming. Due to the difficulty of bringing in guest judges and diners for individual episodes while observing pandemic safety protocols, in addition to series mainstays Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons, and Padma Lakshmi, the season features a rotating judging and dining panel consisting of various Top Chef alumni.


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Top Chef: Portland S18E12

Top Chef: Portland S18E12 Available after release date 17 June 2021 Top Chef: Portland S18E12 Episode Descriprion Quickfire Challenge: The chefs competed in a challenge paying homage to the Oregon Trail. The contestants had to produce modern dishes using only ingredients the settlers would have had on their journey through the Oregon Trail, including flour, […]

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Top Chef: Portland S18E13

Top Chef: Portland S18E13 Available after release date 25 June 2021 Quickfire Challenge: The chefs went clam digging at the Yager Creek Flat in Netarts Bay. They then cooked dishes using their harvested clams. The winner received an advantage in the Elimination Challenge. Winner: Gabe (“Sopa de Mariscos” Poached Gaper & Butter Clams in Broth) […]

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Top Chef: Portland S18E14

The Next Top Chef Is… After 13 grueling weeks of competition, the chefs must create the best four-course meal of their lives for their final challenge at Willamette Valley Vineyards. They’ll serve it to an esteemed table including Padma, Tom and Gail, this season’s All-Star dining panel, and a few additional noteworthy guests including Tiffany […]

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Top Chef: Portland S18E01

Quickfire Challenge: In teams of three, the chefs were tasked with combining their favorite ingredients together into one cohesive dish. The winning team received immunity from elimination and an advantage in the Elimination Challenge. Brown Team: Kiki, Sara, Sasha Blue Team: Chris, Roscoe, Shota Red Team: Avishar, Byron, Nelson Green Team: Dawn, Gabe, Jamie Yellow […]

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Top Chef: Portland S18E03

Quickfire Challenge: The chefs were given 45 minutes to create layered desserts inspired by Talenti gelato. The desserts were required to have at least three layers. The winner received immunity from elimination and US$10,000. Winner: Avishar (Buckeye Bonbon with Brown Butter & Liquid Graham Cracker) Elimination Challenge: The chefs toured several Portland restaurants featuring food […]

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Top Chef: Portland S18E04

Quickfire Challenge: The chefs were given 30 minutes to create a dish evoking a food memory, using Campbell’s soup products. The winner received immunity from elimination and US$10,000. Winner: Chris (Grilled Cheese Panzanella with Tomato Soup Vinaigrette & Pickled Shallots) Elimination Challenge: The chefs ventured to Mt. View Orchards at the Hood River Fruit Loop, […]

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Top Chef: Portland S18E05

Quickfire Challenge: In reference to Portland’s nickname as the “City of Roses”, the chefs had to incorporate roses or rose products into their dishes. The winner received immunity from elimination and an advantage in the Elimination Challenge. Winner: Chris Elimination Challenge: The chefs, split into two teams, competed head-to-head catering for patrons at a pop-up […]