Oldest Top Chef Winner
We could not conclusively figure out the oldest winner of Top Chef; it appears to be Gabe Erales, who we estimate to be around 41 years old when he won season 18. Gabe was the first Latino winner of Top Chef. He recently opened the restaurant Bacalar in Austin.
The next oldest winner is Richard Blais, who was 38 during filming when he won Top Chef: All-Stars. Brooke Williamson was the third oldest winner when she won season 14.
Oldest Top Chef winners
| Age (years) | Person | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Gabe Erales | Won season 18 (Top Chef: Portland) | Jul 1, 2021 |
| 39.15 | Richard Blais | Won season 8 (Top Chef: All-Stars) | Apr 6, 2011 |
| 38.55 | Brooke Williamson | Won season 14 (Top Chef: Charleston) | Mar 2, 2017 |
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Who is Top Chef contestant Gabe Erales?
An El Paso, TX native, Erales began working in kitchens at just 15 years old. He graduated with his Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Texas in 2002 before realizing his love of cooking and completed culinary school at Le Cordon Bleu in 2006.
The Sun
