Let the flames begin. Brace yourself for yet another grilling season of Top Chef, where gourmet cuisine blends with deliciously wicked personalities in this Emmy-winning series, featuring 16 chefs who compete for their shot at culinary stardom and US$100,000 in seed money. After each week’s "cook off", the individual deemed the weakest is sent packing.

The Emmy Award-winning series returns with 16 aspiring chefs who compete for their shot at culinary stardom and the chance to earn the prestigious title of "Top Chef." Each episode holds two challenges for the chefs. The first is a quickfire test of their basic abilities and the second is a more involved elimination challenge designed to test the versatility and invention of the chefs as they take on unique culinary trials such as working with unusual and exotic foods or catering for a range of demanding clients. The challenges not only test their skills in the kitchen, but also uncover if they have the customer service, management and teamwork abilities required of a Top Chef. The heat is on as the competing chefs live and breathe the high-pressure lifestyle that comes with being a master chef, and each week someone is asked to "pack up their knives" and go home.

Each week will feature a special guest judge, some of the most respected figures in the culinary industry. The forth season, will take place in Chicago where The Windy City promises to fan the flames of the competition. Knives will be drawn and nails will be sharpened while the contestants get ready to chop, slice and claw their way up to gain the coveted title of TOP CHEF.