Ranked #4 of 14 in Season 23•+0.4 vs season avg
Before heading back to Charlotte, the chefs make a stop in Asheville, N.C.; there is no Quickfire Challenge as the chefs explore the city with local host and former "Top Chef" alum Ashleigh Shanti, learning about the community's relief efforts following the devastation of Hurricane
Tom Colicchio
Self - Head Judge
Gail Simmons
Self - Judge
Kristen Kish
Self - Host
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"Appalachian Celebration" is episode 12 of Top Chef season 23. It scored 7.7/10 from 31 votes, ranking #4 of 14 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on May 25, 2026.