'Tournament of Champions': What Are the Winners Up to Now?

We don't have to remind you of their names, but we will. After six seasons of grueling competition, Tournament of Champions — hosted by Guy Fieri — has churned out five hall-of-fame-worthy winners: Brooke Williamson (Season 1), Maneet Chauhan (Seasons 2 and 5), Tiffani Faison (Season 3), Mei Lin (Season 4) and Antonia Lofaso (Season 6). When they aren't filming, these chefs are busy cooking at their own restaurants. Ahead: Learn where to find them and how to try their food.

Mei won TOC IV in 2023. She beat Maneet by three points in the final elimination. Mei is a James Beard Award-nominated chef who, before opening her restaurants, worked as Oprah Winfrey’s personal chef.

Mei recently opened 88 Club in Beverly Hills, California. The elegant and contemporary space invites guests in for a modern take on classic Chinese cuisine. Mei's menu balances heritage with creativity, showcasing seasonal ingredients and precise technique. Even better: The food is served family style, so you have an excuse to try several dishes from the menu (bold, yet familiar cocktails included). In 2021, Mei opened a critically acclaimed fast-casual Szechuan hot fried chicken restaurant called Daybird — also in Los Angeles (Silver Lake).

Brooke won TOC I in 2020, beating Amanda Freitag in the final elimination by a single point. Fun fact: Brooke has competed in the final elimination three times. Though she had experience from Top Chef before TOC I, Brooke was considered an underdog in the competition — making her win even more memorable.

Brooke co-owns Playa Provisions in Los Angeles. The 7,000-square-foot beachfront property, which opened in 2014, houses four unique dining concepts, including King Beach Cafe for breakfast and lunch, Dockside for a coastal California brunch or dinner, Small Batch for homemade ice cream and Grain Whiskey Bar for libations.

Maneet won TOC II in 2021. She beat Brooke in the final elimination 93 to 90. She then won again in 2024, beating Antonia 90 to 89 for the Season 5 belt. Like Brooke, Maneet has competed in the final elimination three times.

Maneet co-owns Chauhan Ale & Masala House, a globally inspired Indian restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee. Her menu marries Southern cooking with classic Indian flavors (think masala rib eye and frites). Stop by Chauhan Ale & Masala House for brunch, dinner or drinks.

Tiffani won TOC III in 2022 after a Season 2 loss. She's competed on a plethora of Food Network competition shows, including BBQ Brawl, Chopped and more.

Tiffani opened Sweet Cheeks Q in 2011 under her Boston-based restaurant group, Big Heart Hospitality. The Texas-style BBQ joint serves appetizers, entrees, sandwiches, dessert, beer, wine, cocktails and more. Sweet Cheeks Q is just one of Tiffani’s various restaurants. She also owns Fool's Errand, Dive Bar, Tenderoni's Pizza and Bubble Bath — all located in Boston.

After competing in all six seasons — and making it to the final elimination twice — Antonia finally took home a TOC win in 2025. She beat Sara Bradley by six points in the final elimination. "I always felt like a fierce competitor, but my focus was stronger, and I felt stronger," she told Food Network of her win.