New York – For the first time, cameras are taken outside of the Top Chef kitchen and into the lives of Bravo Media’s most beloved former contestants in Life After Top Chef, premiering October 3 in the U.S.

The show follows Richard Blais in Atlanta, Jen Carroll in Philadelphia, Spike Mendelsohn in D.C. and Fabio Viviani in Los Angeles, as they reach milestones in both their personal lives and culinary careers, from opening their own restaurants to expanding franchises and establishing themselves as culinary leaders in the food world.

Blais is a perfectionist who, after losing Top Chef: Chicago season four, came back to win Top Chef All Stars. Mendelsohn competed on Top Chef to gain notoriety, and quickly became a household name. Fan favorite Viviani won over America in Top Chef: New York season five with his thick Italian accent, while Carroll is the one female chef who can intimidate the guys.

Life After Top Chef is produced by Magical Elves for Bravo with Dan Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz, Casey Criley and Nan Strait serving as Executive Producers.