Top Chef
For the Gulf
Season 8, Episode 11 · Aired 2011-02-23

Synopsis
The remaining meal mavens employ a deep fryer in an attempt to please culinary star Paula Deen's precise palate. Later, the chefs serve up seafood at an event that benefits fishermen of the Gulf region. Deen and chef John Besh are guest judges.
In the series
This episode is part of Top Chef (2006–present) on Bravo.
Pack your knives — culinary competition as prestige unscripted.
Key cast
- Padma Lakshmi as Host
- Tom Colicchio as Judge
- Gail Simmons as Judge