All The Rules You Probably Didn't Know 'Top Chef' Contestants Have To Follow
Charlotte Chilton
You've got the kitchen skills, food knowledge, and passion to apply for "Top Chef." Now what? Here are the rules behind the hit Bravo cooking competition.
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If you've tuned into Bravo's iconic culinary competition show, you probably know it takes serious skill to become a Top Chef. But before sautéing their way to a win, contestants must follow a list of rules as long as their most complicated recipe. From no communication with the outside world to setting aside weeks of their lives, chefs lucky enough to make it onto the show truly do sweat it out in the kitchen.