“Top Chef” winner Rhoda Magbitang has signed with Buchwald and Leigh Taylor Public Relations+ Talent Management for representation.
Magbitang is best known for winning Season 23 of Bravo’s “Top Chef.” She’s currently completing her culinary residency at Mauna Lani following her win, which features a series of intimate dinners hosted by Magbitang from June through early 2027. Joining Magbitang are fellow Season 23 chefs Sieger Bayer, Oscar Diaz and Brittany Cochran.
Prior to her time on “Top Chef,” Magbitang worked as executive chef at Chateau Marmont before leading the culinary team at The Inn at Mattei’s’ Tavern, Auberge Collection, which earned Michelin Guide recognition. Most recently, she served as the first female executive chef at CanoeHouse at Mauni Lani, Auberge Collection.
The Philippines native moved to the U.S. at age 17 to attend Le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena and his since worked in well-known kitchens such as Michelin-starred Mélisse, Suzanne Goin’s A.O.C., République and Bazaar by José Andrés.
Season 23 of “Top Chef” was judged by Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons and host Kristen Kish and concluded on June 8. Sherry Cardoso and Laurence Louie joined Magbitang in the final three, where they created a four-course meal to decide the winner.
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