We Know Top Chef

Haley Strong, Curt Clark, LaTonya Starks

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Booking Overview

We Know Top Chef is a recurring, strategy-heavy recap show that breaks down each episode of Top Chef—technique, judging, and what the contestants’ choices mean. For PR pros, it’s a niche entertainment brand adjacent to food/media fandom with occasional guest participation, making it most attractive for food industry voices, reality TV analysts, and culinary experts who can comment on execution and judging criteria.

Metrics

Episodes: 99

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 162.0k subscribers

Contact Information

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Host

Haley Strong - RHAP (Reality Has a Podcast) host and Top Chef-focused analyst/recapper known for detailed breakdowns of competition strategy and culinary technique. Appears weekly alongside other RHAP hosts and s...

Curt Clark - RHAP host and co-host for We Know Top Chef, providing structured episode recap commentary with an emphasis on challenge design, strategy implications, and food/technique reasoning.

LaTonya Starks - RHAP host and co-host for We Know Top Chef, contributing commentary on contestant choices, menu/plate logic, and the broader competition dynamics that shape outcomes.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Either (1) culinary professionals (chefs or serious cooking experts) who can explain technique and ingredient behavior, or (2) reality-TV-aware public personalities connected to the hosts who can speak to emotional/behind-the-scenes dynamics; formal journalism/academia is less essential than culinary credibility.
Required Achievements:  
Chef credentials/industry cooking experience, Named expertise in a cooking domain (e.g., protein technique, regional cuisine), Experience as a recognizable contributor/consultant for food/reality commentary, Personal/reality proximity (host-adjacent) rather than mainstream fame

Recent Guest Discussions

Jim Smith - Rabbit Preparation And Michelin-level Cooking/judging Context; Challenge Analysis Tied To Culinary Technique.

Chef Jim Smith - Southern Culinary Context For Fishing/ingredient-based Challenges; Strategy And Judging Rationale.

Chef Jim Smith - Eight-course Dinner Party And Quickfire Critique; Behind-the-scenes Dynamics And Dish Progression Logic.

Ethan - Emotional And Group-dynamics Side Of Reality Competition; Reflections Tied To Fatigue And Post-elimination Feelings.

Recent Topics

Food, Cooking, Culinary, Reality, Competition

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
We Know Top Chef
:

Top Chef Season 23 Finale Recap

June 12, 2026

Top Chef Season 23 Finale Recap Top Chef season 23 comes to a close as Haley Strong, Curt Clark, and Chef Jim Smith break down the finale in the Carolinas. With the finalists tasked to create a four-course progressive meal, the hosts spotlight clever strategies, unique menu choices, and surprising emotional moments. They examine how chefs honor their roots and mentors, navigate vague theming, and tackle high-stakes technical challenges in the kitchen. The hosts analyze how the “toast to som...

Top Chef Season 23 Ep 13 Recap

June 05, 2026

Top Chef Season 23 Ep 13 Recap  Dive into the semifinals of Top Chef Season 23, Episode 13, as Haley Strong, Curt Clark, and Chef Jim Smith break down a night packed with culinary creativity and unforgettable plating choices. The hosts bring their unique perspectives to the table, unpacking not just technical skills but also the strategic decisions that shape a chef’s journey to the finale. From dissecting a “20 Questions” inspired Quickfire to the intricacies of plating in quirky vessels, t...

Top Chef Season 23 Ep 12 Recap

May 29, 2026

Top Chef Season 23 Ep 12 Recap   Never miss a minute of Top Chef coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the We Know Top Chef feedWATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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