Top Chef Junior facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Top Chef Junior |
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| Hosted by | Vanessa Lachey |
| Judges | Curtis Stone Gail Simmons Tiffany Derry Antonia Lofaso Graham Elliot |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 17 (11 unaired) |
| Release | |
| Original network | Universal Kids |
| Original release | October 13, 2017 – present |
Top Chef Junior is an American reality competition television series that serves as a spin-off of the popular Top Chef series. Ordered in 2008 for an eight-episode run on Bravo, the show had never aired, nor is it known if any episodes were produced at that time. However, nine years later, Top Chef Junior was mentioned as the marquee program for Universal Kids, an NBCUniversal-owned children's channel launched on September 9, 2017. Season 1 consisted of 14 episodes and feature 12 young chefs, aged 9–14. The winner receives $50,000 and the title of Top Chef Junior. The show is hosted by actress Vanessa Lachey, with Top Chef Masters and Top Chef Duels host Curtis Stone serving as its head judge. Top Chef Junior premiered on October 13, 2017. In November 2017 Top Chef Junior was renewed for a 2nd season which premiered September 8, 2018. It consists of 12 chefs ages 9–14.
Contents
- Season 1
- Season 1 Contestants
- Elimination table
- Episodes
- Episode 1: Dishing Up Dreams
- Episode 2: Food Truck Frenzy
- Episode 3: Battle of the Buds
- Episode 4: Chef's Best Friend
- Episode 5: Food Fight!
- Episode 6: It's No Cake Walk
- Episode 7: Glow Big or Go Home
- Episode 8: Field Day!
- Episode 9: Un-bee-lievable
- Episode 10: Restaurant Wars
- Episode 11: The Claw
- Episode 12: Cooking for Treasure
- Episode 13: Lemon Aid
- Episode 14: You Are Top Chef Junior!
- Season 2
- Awards and nominations
Season 1
Season 1 Contestants
Sources:
| Name | Age | Hometown |
|---|---|---|
| Audrey Brust | 11 | Zachary, LA |
| Fernando Valdes Nicholson | 11 | Elmhurst, IL |
| Fuller Goldsmith | 13 | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| Henry Wieser | 13 | Naperville, IL |
| Jasmine Bell | 13 | Charlotte, NC |
| Katelyn Rickert | 11 | New Orleans, LA |
| Kenzie Mills | 12 | Midlothian, TX |
| Max Gerber | 11 | New York, NY |
| Maxine Sutton | 13 | Los Angeles, CA |
| Milo Fleming | 13 | St. Paul, MN |
| Owen Pereira | 13 | Baltimore, MD |
| Rahanna Martinez | 13 | Oakland, CA |
Elimination table
| Place | Contestant | Episode | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Owen | HIGH | HIGH | IN | HIGH | IN | WIN | HIGH | IN | WIN | IMM | HIGH | LOW | IN | LOW | HIGH | LOW | IN | HIGH | WIN | IN | WIN | IN | HIGH | IN | HIGH | WIN | WIN | WINNER | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Rahanna | IN | WIN | IN | HIGH | HIGH | IN | IN | IN | IN | HIGH | HIGH | WIN | WIN | IMM | HIGH | HIGH | IMM | WIN | IN | WIN | IMM | IN | LOW | IN | SAFE | IN | LOW | RUNNER-UP | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Milo | WIN | IMM | HIGH | HIGH | HIGH | LOW | WIN | IN | HIGH | LOW | HIGH | WIN | HIGH | WIN | WIN | WIN | WIN | HIGH | SAFE | IN | LOW | IN | WIN | WIN | WIN | IN | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Henry | HIGH | HIGH | IN | LOW | IN | WIN | HIGH | HIGH | HIGH | HIGH | WIN | IN | IN | HIGH | IN | LOW | IN | WIN | HIGH | IN | WIN | WIN | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Jasmine | IN | IN | WIN | IMM | WIN | WIN | IN | SAFE | IN | LOW | HIGH | HIGH | IN | HIGH | IN | HIGH | IMM | IN | LOW | IN | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Kenzie | IN | LOW | HIGH | IN | IN | LOW | IN | HIGH | IN | WIN | HIGH | HIGH | IN | LOW | IN | LOW | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Maxine | HIGH | IN | IN | IN | IN | HIGH | IN | LOW | IN | LOW | WIN | SAFE | HIGH | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Fuller | IN | IN | HIGH | WIN | IN | IN | IN | LOW | HIGH | HIGH | N/A | WDR | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9 | Audrey | IN | HIGH | IN | LOW | IN | WIN | IN | IN | IN | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | Max | IN | IN | IN | LOW | IN | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11 | Katelyn | IN | LOW | IN | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12 | Fernando | HIGH | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
- The chefs were divided into two teams, with the challenge winner coming from the winning team, and the losing chef from the losing team.
- For winning the quickfire challenge, Owen did not participate in the elimination challenge.
- No immunity was awarded for this quickfire challenge.
- The top 3 in the quickfire challenge won immunity and participated in a separate challenge.
- This quickfire was the last one to award immunity to the winner.
- Chef was hospitalized and withdrew for health reasons.
- (WINNER) The chef won the season and was crowned "Top Chef Junior".
- (RUNNER-UP) The chef was a runner-up for the season.
- (WIN) The chef had the best dish in the Quick Fire Challenge, Team Challenge, or Elimination Challenge.
- (WIN) The cook was on the winning team in the Team Challenge
- (HIGH) The chef was selected as one of the top entries in the Elimination Challenge, Quick Fire Challenge, or Team Challenge but did not Win.
- (IN) The chef was not selected as one of the top or bottom entries in the Elimination Challenge and was safe.
- (LOW) The cook was one of the bottom entries in an elimination challenge, and advanced.
- (IN) The cook was not selected as a top or bottom entry in a Team Challenge.
- (IMM) The chef could not be sent home in the elimination challenge.
- (HIGH) The cook had one of the top dishes in an elimination challenge but did not win.
- (SAFE) Chef was eliminated but drew a safe card and was not eliminated.
- (OUT) The Chef was eliminated from the cooking competition.
Episodes
Episode 1: Dishing Up Dreams
Original airdate: October 13, 2017
- Quickfire Challenge: Transform your family favorite meal into a restaurant quality masterpiece
- Winner: Milo
- Elimination Challenge: Create a dish that showcases your food dream
- Guest judge: Richard Blais
- Winner: Rahanna
- Out: Fernando
Episode 2: Food Truck Frenzy
Original airdate: October 20, 2017
- Quickfire Challenge: Highlight your cooking technique in a dished based on a memorable adventure
- Winner: Jasmine
- Elimination Challenge: In less than 24 hours, open 3 food trucks to the public
| Team Name | Team Members |
|---|---|
| Taco Town | Katelyn, Kenzie, Maxine, Milo |
| Gourmet Sandwich Truck | Fuller, Henry, Owen |
| Oh Crepe! | Audrey, Jasmine, Max, Rahanna |
- Guest judge: Dave Danhi
- Winner: Fuller
- Out: Katelyn
Episode 3: Battle of the Buds
Original airdate: October 27, 2017
- Quickfire Challenge: Create an ice cream dessert
- Winner: Jasmine
- Elimination Challenge: Create a dish highlighting one of the five tastes
| Taste Battle | Orange Team | Blue Team |
|---|---|---|
| Bitter | Owen | Fuller |
| Sour | Audrey | Kenzie |
| Salty | Maxine | Max |
| Umami | Henry | Rahanna |
| Sweet | Jasmine | Milo |
Battle winners in Bold
- Guest judge: Brooke Williamson
- Winner: Audrey
- Out: Max
Episode 4: Chef's Best Friend
Original airdate: November 3, 2017
- Quickfire Challenge: Make a gourmet dog treat
- Winner: Milo
- Elimination Challenge: Create a cohesive meal using ingredients typically found in your refrigerators at home
| Team | Team Members |
|---|---|
| Red | Fuller, Jasmine, Maxine |
| Blue | Audrey, Owen, Milo |
| Yellow | Kenzie, Henry, Rahanna |
- Guest judge: Sherry Yard
- Winner: Rahanna
- Safe: Jasmine
Episode 5: Food Fight!
Original airdate: November 10, 2017
- Quickfire Challenge: Impress Bryan Voltaggio and Michael Voltaggio with your culinary skills
- Winner: Owen
- Elimination Challenge: Four head-to-head 30 minute food fight rounds coached by Bryan and Michael Voltaggio
| Battle Rounds | Team Bryan (Red) | Team Michael (Blue) |
|---|---|---|
| 1: Soft-boiled Egg | Audrey | Fuller |
| 2: Filleted Branzio | Kenzie | Maxine |
| 3: Medium Rare Steak | Henry | Milo |
| 4: Plated Dessert | Rahanna | Jasmine |
Battle winners in Bold
- Guest judge: Tito Ortiz
- Winner: Kenzie
- Out: Audrey
Episode 6: It's No Cake Walk
Original airdate: November 17, 2017
- Quickfire Challenge: In pairs, using only one hand each, make a dozen cupcakes
- Winner: Henry & Maxine
- Elimination Challenge: Bake a 14-inch extreme cake
| Team | Team Members |
|---|---|
| Red | Rahanna & Milo |
| Blue | Kenzie & Jasmine |
| Yellow | Owen & Maxine |
| Teal | Henry & Fuller |
- Guest judge: Joshua John Russell
- Winner: Rahanna & Milo
- Safe: Maxine
- Withdraw: Fuller
Episode 7: Glow Big or Go Home
Original airdate: December 1, 2017
- Quickfire Challenge: Make a dish using a cut of beef selected from the "Beef or Buzzer" game board
- Winner: Rahanna
- Elimination Challenge: Using at least one ingredient that glows, make a late night dish for Maisy Stella's Glow Party
- Guest judge: Casey Thompson
- Winner: Milo
- Out: Maxine
Episode 8: Field Day!
Original airdate: December 8, 2017
- Quickfire Challenge: Create an elevated nacho dish
- Winner: Milo
- The overall winner won a Buzzfeed Tasty Video prize. The top 3 in the quickfire challenges also won immunity.
- Winner: Milo
- Elimination Challenge: (Top 3) Create a spin on burger & fries or (Bottom 3) BBQ plate with a side & sauce
- Guest judge: Nick Lachey
- Winner: Milo
- Out: Kenzie
Episode 9: Un-bee-lievable
Original airdate: December 15, 2017
- Quickfire Challenge: Make a dish highlighting honey
- Winner: Henry
- Elimination Challenge: Create a kids' menu with an elevated entrée, side & dessert
- Guest judge: Emeril Lagasse
- Winner: Owen
- Safe: Milo
Episode 10: Restaurant Wars
Original airdate: January 5, 2018
- Quickfire Challenge: Create an amuse-bouche
- Winner: Rahanna
- Elimination Challenge: Create and design 2 restaurants to open in 24 hours
| Team | Team Members |
|---|---|
| Forage & Create (Blue) | Henry & Owen |
| Summer House (Orange) | Jasmine & Milo |
- For winning the quickfire challenge, Rahanna was assigned to both teams
- Guest judge: Cat Cora
- Winner: Henry
- Out: Jasmine
Episode 11: The Claw
Original airdate: January 12, 2018
- Quickfire Challenge: Cook a lobster dish using the basic pantry or add ingredients from the claw game
- Winner: Henry
- Elimination Challenge: Create an exotic surf & turf dish ( snake and crocodile food )
- as Henry wins, he is allowed to choose a protein and then no one is allowed to choose that protein
- Guest judge: Dave Salmoni
- Winner: Milo
- Out: Henry
Episode 12: Cooking for Treasure
Original airdate:
- Quickfire Challenge: "Keepin' Up With Curtis." Chefs are challenged to replicate Head Judge Curtis Stone's dish alongside him.
- Winner: Milo
- Elimination Challenge: After a tiki-themed scavenger hunt at Universal Orlando Volcano Bay, create a Polynesian luau
- Guest judge: Roy Yamaguchi
- Winner: Milo
- Safe: Rahanna
Episode 13: Lemon Aid
Original airdate:
- Quickfire Challenge: At the Houdini Estate, chefs must unlock boxes to retrieve proteins.
- Winner: Owen
- Elimination Challenge: As part of a fundraiser in connection with Alex's Lemonade Stand, chefs must prepare a dish featuring lemons.
- Guest judge: Susan Feniger
- Winner: Owen
- Out: Milo
Episode 14: You Are Top Chef Junior!
Original airdate:
- Quickfire Challenge: None
- Elimination Challenge: The chefs were asked to create a three-course meal representing their culinary past, present and future.
- Guest judges: Antonia Lofaso, Tiffany Derry
- Winner: Owen
- Out: Rahanna
Season 2
Season 2 Contestants
Sources:
| Name | Age | Hometown |
|---|---|---|
| Carson Peterson | 13 | Ventura, CA |
| Ella Bass | 13 | Berwyn, PA |
| Eric Martinez | 10 | Spring, Texas |
| Kate Daniel | 12 | Houston, TX |
| Londyn Green | 11 | Atlanta, GA |
| Nikki Bidun | 11 | New York, NY |
| Noah Cryns | 11 | Evanston, IL |
| Olivia Acosta | 10 | Long Valley, NJ |
| Rogers Mathews | 13 | Corona, CA |
| Simon Weisserman | 12 | Los Angeles, CA |
| Sophie Frankowski | 13 | New Orleans, LA |
| Tyler Cappelluti | 13 | South River, NJ |
Elimination table
| Place | Contestant | Episode | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Nikki | IN | LOW | IN | IN | HIGH | HIGH | WIN | IMM | HIGH | WIN | WIN | IN | LOW | IN | WIN | IMM | IN | LOW | IN | HIGH | HIGH | HIGH | WIN | IMM | WIN | IMM | WIN | WIN | WINNER | |||||
| 2 | Londyn | IN | LOW | HIGH | LOW | IN | WIN | IN | LOW | WIN | HIGH | IMM | WIN | HIGH | WIN | IN | LOW | IN | LOW | IN | WIN | WIN | LOW | IMM | WIN | IN | IMM | IN | IN | RUNNER-UP | |||||
| 3 | Rogers | HIGH | IN | IN | IN | IN | LOW | IN | LOW | HIGH | HIGH | IMM | WIN | SAFE | WIN | IN | IN | WIN | LOW | HIGH | HIGH | HIGH | LOW | LOW | IMM | IMM | LOW | IN | OUT | ||||||
| 4 | Noah | IN | IN | HIGH | LOW | IN | WIN | HIGH | IN | LOW | LOW | IN | IN | WIN | WIN | HIGH | LOW | IN | WIN | IN | SAFE | HIGH | WIN | IMM | LOW | IMM | OUT | ||||||||
| 5 | Eric | HIGH | WIN | IN | IN | IN | HIGH | IN | HIGH | LOW | LOW | IN | IN | SAFE | IN | IN | IN | HIGH | WIN | WIN | LOW | HIGH | OUT | ||||||||||||
| 6 | Carson | WIN | IMM | IN | IN | HIGH | LOW | IN | IN | HIGH | HIGH | IMM | IN | HIGH | WIN | IN | WIN | HIGH | OUT | ||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Olivia | IN | HIGH | IN | HIGH | IN | WIN | IN | WIN | WIN | HIGH | IMM | HIGH | WIN | IN | IN | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Simon | IN | IN | IN | HIGH | WIN | IN | HIGH | HIGH | WIN | LOW | IN | HIGH | LOW | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 9 | Ella | IN | IN | IN | WIN | HIGH | IN | IN | IN | LOW | LOW | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | Kate | IN | IN | WIN | IMM | IN | SAFE | HIGH | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11 | Sophie | HIGH | HIGH | HIGH | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12 | Tyler | IN | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
- No immunity was awarded for this quickfire challenge.
- Before the quick-fire challenge a team challenge took place for advantages in the quick-fire. The best 5 dishes in the quickfire were awarded immunity while the worst 4 dishes were facing elimination in the next round.
- Two Chefs were eliminated in the elimination challenge.
- There was no Quick-Fire in this Episode
- Chef had Immunity
- (WINNER) The chef won the season and was crowned "Top Chef Junior".
- (RUNNER-UP) The chef was a runner-up for the season.
- (WIN) The chef had the best dish in the Quick Fire Challenge, Team Challenge, or Elimination Challenge.
- (WIN) The cook was on the winning team in the Team Challenge
- (HIGH) The chef was selected as one of the top entries in the Elimination Challenge, Quick Fire Challenge, or Team Challenge but did not Win.
- (IN) The chef was not selected as one of the top or bottom entries in the Elimination Challenge or Quick Fire Challenge and was safe.
- (LOW) The cook was one of the bottom entries in an Elimination challenge, Team challenge or Quick Fire and advanced.
- (IN) The cook was not selected as a top or bottom entry in a Team Challenge.
- (IMM) The chef could not be sent home in the elimination challenge .
- (HIGH) The cook had one of the top dishes in an elimination challenge but did not win.
- (SAFE) Chef was eliminated but drew a safe card and continued on in the competition.
- (OUT) The Chef was Eliminated from the Competition.
Episodes
Episode 1: Stirring Up a Celebration
Original airdate: September 8, 2018
- Quickfire Challenge: Make a perfect bite with food from a Buffet in 30 Minutes
- Winner: Carson
- Elimination Challenge: Showcase your Dish for a Food Festival
- Guest judge: Richard Blais
- Winner: Eric
- Bottom Three: Nikki, Londyn, Tyler
- Out: Tyler
Episode 2: Sunny Side Up
Original airdate: September 15, 2018
- Quickfire Challenge: Create a Unique Ramen Dish in 20 Minutes
- Winner: Kate
- Elimination Challenge: Make a Brunch Dish and serve it to judges on Hotel Rooftop.
- Winner: Ella
- Bottom Three: Londyn, Noah, Sophie
- Out: Sophie
Episode 3: Rolling In Dough
Original airdate: September 22, 2018
- Quickfire Challenge: Create a spin on Pizza.
- Winner: Simon
- Team Challenge: Make a kid-friendly dish with ingredients given.
- Yellow Team: Eric, Londyn, Nikki, Noah, Olivia
- Blue Team: Carson, Ella, Kate, Rogers, Simon
- Team Challenge Winners: Eric, Londyn, Nikki, Noah, Olivia
- Winner: Londyn
- Bottom Three: Carson, Kate, Rogers
- Safe: Kate
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Children's Program | Top Chef Junior | Nominated | |
| 2019 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Children's or Family Viewing Series | Top Chef Junior | Nominated | |
| 2019 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing | Top Chef Junior | Nominated |
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