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Compliments to the Chef

Bits Nicholas & Nancy DaSilva
Top Chef
Last Chance Kitchen
Wisconsin
Chaos Cuisine
Savannah
Charlotte Coleman
Matty Matheson
Rosica
Danny Garcia
Michelle
Buddha Lo
Frank Lloyd Wright
Sauces
Cooking
Tom Colicchio
Judges' Table
Sausage
LA Food Podcast
Duality Challenge
Supper Club

Join hosts Bits and Nancy as they unpack every episode of Top Chef. Follow along each week as they discuss the cheftestants, their dishes and, most importantly, Tom Colicchio's hats. Your friendly Top Chef companion podcast will bring you all the Monday morning quarterback commentary you've always wanted to share along with guests from the food industry and beyond to prolong your enjoyment of the ... more

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Latest Episodes

Last Chance Kitchen has a three-chef showdown. Listen to our recap and conspiracy theories about what's going on in the competition

It's FINALLY the bbq episode and we're ready to enjoy it low and slow. The chefs compete in a pig roast show down, with the greatest pit masters in the south coming to judge their cooking. Tune in for our coverage of Top Chef episode 6!

Join us for an interview with chef Brittany Cochran to discuss her time on Top Chef and off camera! We discuss the second episode of Last Chance Kitchen (Nana vs. Rhoda), she crab soup and the culinary stylings of Myrtle Beach.

Put on your swim trunks and SPF, because Top Chef is headed to the waterpark! This week we have a wet/dry challenge highlighting dehydrated ingredients. The chefs pull out all of the stops for some tiny tots taste testers who really love....corn nuts... more

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Recent Guests

Brittany Cochran
Top Chef Season 23 Contestant and Executive Chef at Sagioita in Charlotte
SagIoita (Sagioita) – Charlotte, NC
Episode: Second Helping Week 5 - w/ Brittany Cochran
Nana Wilmot
Current Last Chance Kitchen champion and Top Chef contestant
Top Chef / Last Chance Kitchen
Episode: Second Helping Week 4 - w/ Nana Wilmot
Jassi Bindra
Season participant on Top Chef, Houston-based chef and restaurant owner
Amrina; Pog Pog Poh; Boal; Kitchen Rumored
Episode: Color Me Mine (S23E3) - w/ Chef Jassi Bindra
May Lynn
Top Chef winner and guest judge for the quickfire
Top Chef
Episode: Pucker Up Butter Butt (S23E2)
Tom Colicchio
Executive Judge, Top Chef
Top Chef / Bravo
Episode: Welcome to the Carolinas (S23E1)
Sophie Segreti
Survivor 49 cast member
Episode: I Will Survive w/ Sophie Segreti (Traitors S4 Ep7)
Father Saul
Member of LA Food Podcast
LA Food Podcast
Episode: Dinner Party (The Office) - w/ The LA Food Podcast
Katherine Lewin
Founder of Big Night, a one-stop shop for dinner parties and hosting essentials
Big Night
Episode: Big Night - w/ Katherine Lewin
Gail Simmons
Canadian food writer, cookbook author, and longtime judge on Top Chef
Top Chef
Episode: The Lovely Gail Simmons

Hosts

Nancy
Host of Compliments to the Chef; long-running co-host with a focus on Top Chef commentary and interview-driven episodes.
Bits
Co-host bringing energetic, banter-driven analysis and guest discussions; known for chemistry with Nancy and thoughtful critiques.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
  • Our Compliments to the pod!

    We don't really watch Top Chef, but it doesn't matter- we love Bits and Nancy...well, to bits! Love the Above Deck crossover! 🩵⚓️🫶🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fishchance11
    United States2 months ago
  • Stunned by Their Lack of Knowledge

    Early aughts is enough for me to judge them.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    T. DER.
    United States7 months ago
  • 🥰🤣🤓

    Podchaser
    5
    Ai
    10 months ago
  • A great show for TC fans

    If you like Top Chef and want a podcast that makes it more fun to watch and follow along, this is a great podcast. Get into the food with the hosts and it’s like you’re debriefing an episode with them. Check it out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arawitz
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great hosts. Great guests

    Found this podcast during the most recent season in Wisconsin and have really been enjoying since. The hosts have a fun energy, and they get some pretty great Top Chef guests on as well (Brooke Williamson being a recent highlight, but a favorite being Gail and Kristen’s stylist). All in all, good stuff with interesting critiques on food and strategy - enjoying the S10 rewatch right now and excited to tune in for S22

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    xPScully10x
    United Statesa year ago

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- Some feedback mentions a desire for broader knowledge or deeper technical analysis in certain episodes.
- Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry and entertaining energy, often noting great guests and fun crossovers.
- Overall, reviews emphasize likable hosts, strong guest lineups, and engaging, informal yet insightful discussions.
- Many appreciate substantive, non-pretentious top-tier critiques and relatable commentary.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Second Helping Week 4 - w/ Nana Wilmot
Q: What were you hoping to accomplish going into the show and what was your strategy?
She discusses blending Carolinian influences with West African and Caribbean roots, balancing technical skill with risk-taking, and the mindset shift needed to compete without overthinking.
Second Helping Week 4 - w/ Nana Wilmot
Q: So why don't we just start because we only got to hang out with you on the main show for a couple of episodes. So I wanted to give you a chance to just talk a little bit about why you went on the show and tell your story a little bit.
Nana explains the personal and cultural motivations behind joining Top Chef, highlighting her journey as a first-gen Ghanaian American and a Black woman, and how she sought to connect her heritage with broader American cooking traditions.
The Lovely Gail Simmons
Q: Is there a particular moment where you really felt that harmony, where it all came together in a way that perfectly represents the balance of Top Chef?
Season two was filled with drama and challenges that mirrored the real kitchen, ultimately pushing the show toward focusing more on food.
The Lovely Gail Simmons
Q: If you could tell season one Gail Simmons anything, knowing the ride that you've had since then, what could you possibly tell her?
Don't stress about it, just have fun, just enjoy the ride.
Ratatouille - w/ J Lee
Q: What kind of void are you trying to fill with your particular style of criticism?
I'm a person that has lived the life in food. I'm not like a traditional journalist, so I have a different perspective.

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What is Compliments to the Chef about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two longtime hosts provide Monday-morning quarterbacking for every Top Chef episode, pairing deep dish and competition analysis with lighthearted banter. Episodes typically cover cheftestants, plating decisions, and strategy, often weaving in live event notes, guest appearances from the food industry, and playful sponsor chatter. A hallmark is the chemistry between the hosts and their ability to translate intricate competition details into approachable commentary, with occasional interviews that broaden the scope beyond the kitchen. This mix of thoughtful critique and entertaining banter makes it a good fit for listeners who want both in-depth takeaways and fun, personality-driven conversation around top culinary competition moments. Notabl... more

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Recent guests on Compliments to the Chef include:

1. Brittany Cochran
2. Nana Wilmot
3. Jassi Bindra
4. May Lynn
5. Tom Colicchio
6. Sophie Segreti
7. Father Saul
8. Katherine Lewin

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