Top Chef Season 22 Winner Revealed
- Tristen Epps-Long, a Houston-based chef, has been named the winner of Top Chef, securing the largest grand prize in the Bravo show's nearly 20-year run.
- Epps-Long's winning four-course meal blended Italian techniques with Afro-Caribbean flavors, impressing judges and edging out finalists Bailey Sullivan and Shuai Wang. The Top Chef victory marks a significant...
- beyond the cash prize, Epps-Long will receive a $125,000 Delta Air Lines flight credit, a feature in Food & Wine magazine, and an appearance at the Food...
Houston chef Tristen Epps-Long triumphs on Top Chef, seizing the largest grand prize in the show’s history. His victory spotlights Afro-Caribbean cuisine,a vibrant culinary tradition now celebrated on a national stage. Combining Italian techniques with bold Afro-Caribbean flavors, Epps-Long captivated judges, earning him a $250,000 cash prize, a feature in food & Wine, and a coveted spot at the James Beard House. News Directory 3 brings you the exclusive details of this Top Chef champion’s captivating journey and the impact of this cooking competition win. Discover what’s next for this rising star in the culinary world.
Tristen Epps-Long Crowned Top Chef, Wins Big
Updated June 13, 2024
Tristen Epps-Long, a Houston-based chef, has been named the winner of Top Chef, securing the largest grand prize in the Bravo show’s nearly 20-year run. The culinary competition concluded Thursday with Epps-Long taking home $250,000 and other rewards.
Epps-Long’s winning four-course meal blended Italian techniques with Afro-Caribbean flavors, impressing judges and edging out finalists Bailey Sullivan and Shuai Wang. The Top Chef victory marks a significant moment for Epps-Long, who aimed to demonstrate the sophistication and value of Afro-Caribbean cuisine in fine dining.
beyond the cash prize, Epps-Long will receive a $125,000 Delta Air Lines flight credit, a feature in Food & Wine magazine, and an appearance at the Food & Wine Classic in aspen. This year’s cooking competition winner also gains the unique opportunity to headline an exclusive dinner at the historic James Beard House in New York.
I wanted to come on Top chef to showcase Afro-Caribbean food and prove that it deserves a place in fine dining. I didn’t do this for myself, nor did I get here on my own. I had a lot of support and people who believed in me that gave me the strength to not quit and keep pushing to the end of this incredible Top chef journey. Now I just hope to be that same support, step or channel for someone else as that’s what others were for me.
Tristen Epps-Long
What’s next
Epps-Long is scheduled to present at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef awards in Chicago on Monday, June 16, further solidifying his presence in the culinary world.