The first season of the American competitive reality television series Top Chef VIP premiered on Telemundo on August 9, 2022, and concluded on September 26, 2022.

[1] The season is hosted Carmen Villalobos, with Antonio de Livier, Adria Marina Montaño and Juan Manuel Barrientos as judges.

Quickfire Challenge: Working in pairs, each celebrity had to select a knife and the one with the same number would be their partner.

The contestants, split into two teams, were responsible for transforming an empty space into a fully functioning pop-up restaurant within 24 hours.

Immunity Challenge: The celebrities were given 60 minutes to create a dish that reminds them of their families.

Quickfire Challenge: The celebrities work in pairs to prepare a dish inspired by a place in the world; the countries were randomly assigned via knife draw.

Team Challenge: The celebrities were tested on their communication skills by playing a game of telephone with each other.

The celebrities had to replicate three dishes created by the judges using only their verbal and written descriptions as guidance.

Safety Challenge: Inspired by the film Beast, the celebrities were asked to prepare a dish using a chili pepper chosen randomly.

The celebrities working in pairs assigned via knife draw, were challenged with preparing the judges favorite breakfast dishes.

Safety Challenge: The celebrities were asked to prepare a dessert inspired by their worst nightmare.

Team Challenge: The celebrities were asked to make three hamburgers, each one representing the personality of the judges.

Safety Challenge: The celebrities in the bottom were given 75 minutes to prepare a dish with the protein of their choice.

In order to pay for the protein they wanted, the celebrities had give up minutes from their cooking time.

In the battles, the celebrities were asked to prepare a dishes inspired by Juan Gabriel's life.

Safety Challenge: The celebrities in the bottom were given 60 minutes to prepare four different snacks for the judges and host Carmen, using Ritz Crackers as their base.

Team captains Chiky, Horacio, and Zuleyka had to prepare a liver and onions dish in 20 minutes.

After entering the black box, which covered the celebrities in total darkness, each team member had one minute to taste, smell, and feel a mystery dish.

Immunity Challenge: The celebrities were asked to prepare a dessert inspired by a memorable romantic date.

The slot machine assigned the protein, side dish, sauce, and preparation time of the meal.

Re-entry Challenge: Previously eliminated celebrities competed against each other for a chance to re-enter the competition.

Immunity Challenge: The celebrities were given 60 minutes to cook any dish with the help of guest judge Alfonso Cadena.

Quickfire Challenge: The celebrities worked in pairs to prepare a dish inspired by a proverb.

Quickfire Challenge: The celebrities were given 30 minutes to prepare a creative hot dog.

Team Challenge: The celebrities were asked to prepare a vegetarian version of cochinita pibil, tacos al pastor and meatballs.

Safety Challenge: The celebrities were given 60 minutes to cook any dish but the total weight of their ingredients had to be less than five pounds.

Immunity Challenge: Chiky, Héctor, Marlene and Zuleyka were asked to prepare an empanada and a salsa.

Elimination Challenge: The celebrities were given 60 minutes to prepare a complete meal that included a protein, side dish, and sauce.

Semifinal: Chiky, Cristina, Ferdinando, Mauricio, and Zuleyka took over the kitchen of a real restaurant under the guidance of chef Juan Manuel and served the judges and five guests.

The four finalists each prepared a three-course meal that included an appetizer, the main course, and a dessert.