
091. Top Chef Season 22 Bonus: Interview with Chef Corwin Hemming
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What do you do when you're on Top Chef, the clock is ticking, your dish is seconds from being plated… and you accidentally serve plastic to Daniel Boulud?
On this episode of Eat Your Content, Chef Corwin Hemming joins me to talk about that infamous chawanmushi moment—what really happened behind the scenes, how it unraveled in real time, and how close he actually came to getting eliminated. Spoiler: even he thought he was done for.
But this conversation goes way beyond one mistake. We talk about:
- The emotional toll of competition cooking
- That perfect scallop Quickfire dish that earned him redemption
- His deep connection to Caribbean cuisine and why he’s doubling down on it
- Getting eliminated (twice) and what Top Chef taught him about identity, purpose, and what's next
Chef Corwin is honest, hilarious, and completely real in this interview—and if you’ve ever felt like one moment could define your whole career, you need to hear what he says next.
👨🍳 Press play for behind-the-scenes stories, deep chef talk, and a whole lot of heart.
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