News Here Are the All-Star Contestants Returning to 'Top Chef' in Season 17 Fan-favorite chefs will be coming back to the culinary competition this season. By Adam Campbell-Schmitt Adam Campbell-Schmitt Title: Senior Editor, News and TrendingLocation: New York, NYEducation: Adam graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego with a bachelor's degree in communications.Expertise: Food News, Drink News, Food Trends, Fast Food, Food TV, Food MoviesExperience: Adam Campbell-Schmitt has covered food from a news and popular culture angle for the Food & Wine brand since 2015. As an editor and writer, Adam follows the trends and viral stories taking place in the worlds of fast food, snacks, and entertainment, as well as the quirkier side of current events, including world records, odd lawsuits, and celebrity brands. Adam has also overseen Food & Wine's online coverage and recaps of the Bravo reality competition series "Top Chef" for multiple seasons. Previous work in the entertainment industry and comedy writing has given Adam added insight as to which topics and readers will enjoy. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 12, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Smallz & Raskind/Bravo Bravo's most delicious reality show is coming back, but you'll have to wait a little longer. The 17th season of Top Chef is set to premiere in the spring of 2020. Last month, at BravoCon in New York City, we finally got some major news about the new season when Bravo announced the series would be headed back to Los Angeles, and that the cast would be comprised of returning chefs from previous seasons. And today, Bravo announced an official return date and time: March 19, 2020 at 10 p.m ET/PT. So who will be competing on this all-star season? Bravo also revealed the cheftestants who will return to the Top Chef kitchen once more to try to impress Padma Lakshmi, Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons, and a slate of notable guest judges for another shot at receiving the title, the prize money, and a spot at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. Here are the 15 chefs returning for Season 17: Eric Adjepong Smallz & Raskind/Bravo Season 16: Kentucky Current Residency: Washington, D.C. Occupation: Chef/Owner of Pinch & Plate Karen Akunowicz Smallz & Raskind/Bravo Season 13: California Current Residency: Boston, MA Occupation: Chef/Owner of Fox & the Knife Jennifer Carroll Smallz & Raskind/Bravo Season 6: Las Vegas, Season 8: All Stars, Last Chance Kitchen Season 7 Current Residency: Philadelphia, PA; Washington, D.C. Occupation: Owner of Carroll Couture Cuisine; Partner, Co-Executive Chef of Spice Finch Stephanie Cmar Smallz & Raskind/Bravo Season 11: New Orleans Current Residency: Boston, MA Occupation: Private Chef Lisa Fernandes Smallz & Raskind/Bravo Season 4: Chicago Current Residency: Brooklyn, NY Occupation: Founder/Executive Chef of Sweet Chili Kevin Gillespie Smallz & Raskind/Bravo Season 6: Las Vegas Current Residency: Atlanta, GA Occupation: Chef/Owner of Gunshow, Revival, Cold Beer, Gamechanger, and Ole Reliable Gregory Gourdet Smallz & Raskind/Bravo Season 12: Boston Current Residency: Portland, OR; Denver, CO Occupation: Culinary Director of Menus and Special Events at Departure Melissa King Smallz & Raskind/Bravo Season 12: Boston Current Residency: San Francisco, CA Occupation: Chef/Culinary Partnerships Jamie Lynch Smallz & Raskind/Bravo Season 14: Charleston Current Residency: Charlotte, NC Occupation: Chef Partner of 5Church Restaurants in Charlotte & Charleston and Sophia's Lounge Brian Malarkey Smallz & Raskind/Bravo Season 3: Miami Current Residency: San Diego, CA Occupation: Partner at Herb & Wood, Animae, Herb & Sea, Herb & Eatery, NIMA Cafe, Farmer & The Seahorse, Green Acre, Herb & Ranch Nini Nguyen Smallz & Raskind/Bravo Season 16: Kentucky Current Residency: New York, NY Occupation: Chef/Instructor/Recipe Developer Joe Sasto Smallz & Raskind/Bravo Season 15: Colorado Current Residency: Los Angeles, CA Occupation: Chef, Culinary Consultant, and Collaborator Angelo Sosa Smallz & Raskind/Bravo Season 7: Washington D.C., Season 8: All Stars New York Current Residency: San Diego, CA Occupation: Executive Chef/Owner of Death by Tequila Bryan Voltaggio Smallz & Raskind/Bravo Season 6: Las Vegas Current Residency: Frederick, MD Occupation: Executive Chef/Partner of VOLT, Family Meal, STRFSH, Voltaggio Bros. Steak House, ESTUARY Lee Anne Wong Smallz & Raskind/Bravo Season 1: San Francisco, Last Chance Kitchen Season 7 Current Residency: Maui, HI Occupation: Chef/Owner of Koko Head Café, Executive Chef for Hawaiian Airlines, Executive Chef of Papa'aina at the Pioneer Inn Follow Food & Wine for more Top Chef news and recaps, and find more info about the show and chef bios at BravoTV.com/topchef. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit