On April 3, 2025, a sneak peek of Top Chef Season 22, Episode 4 was released, promising fans a captivating episode filled with tension and excitement. The chefs will face a unique Quickfire Challenge that incorporates trivia, where the speed and accuracy of their answers will directly impact their cooking time.
Highlights from the Top Chef Season 22, Episode 4 Sneak Peek
Star-Studded Guest Judges
This episode features an impressive lineup of guest judges, including actor Michael Cera and Jeopardy! champions Mattea Roach and Amy Schneider. Cera, known for his roles in Superbad and his stint on Celebrity Jeopardy!, shared his experience, stating:
“Yeah, I was on Celebrity Jeopardy. My only goal, really, was to not lose the first episode, and I did that. And then I lost.”
Adding depth to this dynamic judging panel, Mattea expresses her long-time admiration for Top Chef:
“I’ve been watching Top Chef ever since it was top scallops.”
Their presence adds a layer of familiarity and expertise, setting a lively atmosphere for the episode.
Trivia-based Quickfire Challenge
The episode centers around a distinctive trivia-themed Quickfire Challenge. Each chef’s ability to answer trivia questions correctly will dictate their cooking time. The top team will earn 30 minutes, the second team will have 20 minutes, and the last team is left with just 15 minutes. Contestant Kristen elucidates the challenge:
“If you get it right, your team gets a point. If you don’t, the other two teams have a chance to buzz in. The team with the most correct answers will get 30 minutes to cook. The team that comes in second will get 20 minutes to cook. And third place will get 15 minutes to cook.”
This innovative twist alters the traditional format of Top Chef, as the chefs must leverage their trivia knowledge to gain an edge in the kitchen. The unpredictability of the trivia portion adds a thrilling element to the competition.
Team Breakdown and Trivia Dynamics
For this challenge, the contestants are divided into three teams: the Yellow Team, consisting of Henry, Kat, Katiana, and Tristen; the Purple Team with Lana, Massimo, Paula, and Zubair; and the Green Team made up of Cesar, Corwin, Shuai, and Vinny. Each team competes to answer trivia questions posed by the guest judges, influencing their available cooking time.
Keen to showcase their strengths, Kat from the Yellow Team remarks on teammate Tristen’s wealth of knowledge:
“Tristen is like an encyclopedia of crazy facts,”
indicating a potential advantage in answering trivia questions swiftly. The teams face intriguing questions, including one posed by Cera:
“What is one of the most suggestive vegetable emojis?”
Corwin from the Green Team quickly responds, “Eggplant,”earning a point for his team and underscoring the competitive atmosphere of the challenge.
For a delightful twist on your culinary reality TV experience, don’t miss new episodes of Top Chef airing every Thursday at 9 PM ET on Bravo.