FAQs

Am I what you're looking for?

If you have the passion and talent for cooking, you are exactly who we're looking for!  If you are a restaurateur, executive chef, chef de cuisine or sous chef -- you are encouraged to apply! 

What are the eligibility requirements?*

 1)         You must (a) be a citizen of the U.S. and able to legally travel to and re-enter the U.S. from any foreign country in connection with your participation (if any) in the Program, or (b) have U.S. Immigration status or a visa that allows you to stay legally in the U.S. to participate in the Program, as determined by the Producer in its sole discretion, and be able to legally travel to and re-enter the U.S. from any foreign country in connection with your participation (if any) in the Program.

 2)         You must be at least 21 years of age as of May 1, 2015.

 3)         You must NOT be a candidate for public office and must agree not to become one until one (1) year after the initial exhibition of the episodes of the Program in which you appear, if selected as a contestant.

*Please see the application for a complete list of the eligibility requirements.

How do I apply to be on Top Chef?

Click HERE for more information on how to apply.

What happens to my information after I submit it?

To understand how we handle your information after we receive it, please read our privacy policy

After the open call, when will I know if I’m moving on to the second round?

Those who are selected for callbacks will be told at the time of their audition or shortly thereafter.  Callbacks will be scheduled approximately 1-3 days after the open call.   

If I am selected to participate on the show, what is my time commitment?

If you are selected to be on the show, you will need to be available to the production for approximately four to six consecutive weeks or possibly longer or shorter, currently intended to begin around May 2015 and again in October 2015 to be designated by Producer (all dates subject to change in the sole discretion of Producer)

When and where will the auditions be held?

Click HERE for the most current information on audition locations and times.

THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK!!!