The series features fifteen aspiring chefs who compete for their shot at culinary stardom and the chance to earn the prestigious title of "Top Chef." The challenges not only test their skills in the kitchen, but also uncover if they have the customer service, management and teamwork abilities required of a Top Chef.

Magical Elves Is Currently Casting For Bravo’s New Culinary Competition Series

MAGICAL ELVES, THE PRODUCERS OF BRAVO’S EMMY AWARD-WINNING HIT TOP CHEF, IS NOW CASTING PROFESSIONAL CHEFS; ONE WEEK LEFT TO SUBMIT FOR CONSIDERATION; OPEN CALLS IN NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2011; MAIL-IN SUBMISSIONS ALSO BEING ACCEPTED.


Around the World in 80 Plates (working title), is a culinary competition following chefs as they compete in world-renowned restaurants around the globe.  Bravo announced the series yesterday at TCA in Beverly Hills, CA, for more details visit http://bit.ly/rpFw3h.

Magical Elves is currently casting for chefs around the country in the coming week. Casting open calls are being held in Chicago and New York on Thursday, August 11, from 10am to 2pm (location details below).  Mail-in submissions are also being accepted, the deadline for receipt of mail-in submissions is in one week, on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at midnight ET**.

Casting is seeking professional chefs of all levels, who have a lifelong love affair with food, a competitive nature, a passion for creating visually impressive dishes, and a desire for adventure.

If candidates are unable to attend one of the two remaining open calls (see full info on Chicago and New York open calls below), they should mail completed application and all additional material to the address found on page two of the casting application, downloadable at www.BravoTV.com/casting.  DEADLINE FOR MAIL-IN SUBMISSIONS IS AUGUST 11, 2011 AT MIDNIGHT ET**.


OPEN CALL INFO:

CHICAGO, IL

Thursday, August 11, 10am - 2pm
Vertigo Sky Lounge
2 West Erie 

Chicago, IL 60654

NEW YORK, NY
Thursday, August 11, 10am - 2pm 

SHANG
187 Orchard Street

NY, NY 10002

Alternate entrance:
Thompson LES

190 Allen St

 NY, NY 10002


  
**Producer reserves the right to extend the application deadline in its sole discretion.

Casting Contact:
chefcompetitioncasting@gmail.com



Media Contact:
Mary Beth O'Toole / Nate Sirotta
mb@transfermediagroup.com / nate@transfermediagroup.com



www.bravotv.com/casting