She was invited to participate in the qualifying rounds alongside her friend from culinary school Stephanie Cmar, being tasked with creating a signature soup that would be judged by Emeril Lagasse.

[5] On July 11, 2023, Kish was named next host of Top Chef after Padma Lakshmi's decision to step away from the franchise to pursue other efforts.

[6] In 2015, Kish co-hosted the pilot season of 36 Hours, a series on the Travel Channel with Kyle Martino, a TV analyst and former soccer player.

The show, an adaptation of the New York Times travel column of the same name, follows Kish and Martino as they spend 36 hours eating, drinking, and exploring a given city.

[9] In this 2023 National Geographic series, Kish visits restaurants in faraway places where the menu is focused on local ingredients and challenging preparation while showcasing the talents of chefs worldwide.

[11] On September 29, 2019, Kish announced her engagement to Bianca Dusic, who is the VP of Food & Beverage for Standard Hotels, in an Instagram post.