Pack Your Knives Season 23 Carolinas Cast & Trailer Released!
Jan 30, 2026
Kendra McClanahan, creator of Find-TopChef.com who builds mapping and fantasy tools; Carly Levitz, Top Chef analyst who researches casts and rankings; Sara Bradley, former competitor and current chef offering on-camera culinary perspective. They break down the trailer, tease fantasy leagues and power rankings, debate twins and a married couple, flag local Charlotte ties, predict spicy and kids' challenges, and preview filming locations and 20th anniversary vibes.
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Join The Pack Your Knives Fantasy
- Join Pack Your Knives fantasy leagues or create a private league with friends to stay engaged all season.
- Use weekly power rankings to score chefs and remain involved even if your fantasy picks go home early.
Blind Draft For A Fresh Take
- Tom and Sara conducted a blind draft using only bios and social media sleuthing, without watching any episodes.
- They felt the blind draft was thrilling and avoided being led by early episode edits.
Last Chance Kitchen Delayed To Episode Three
- Last Chance Kitchen won't start until the third elimination, making the first two eliminations permanent.
- That change raises stakes because only one chef will be able to rejoin later in the season.