Chef Rhoda Magbitang Wiki, Age, Top Chef, Ethnicity
Rhoda Magbitang Biography – Rhoda Magbitang Wiki
Rhoda Magbitang is the Executive Chef at CanoeHouse at Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection, in Hawaii. She previously served as Executive Chef at renowned hotels, including Petit Ermitage, Chateau Marmont, and The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern. The Antipolo native is a contestant on Top Chef 2026.
Rhoda grew up in the Philippines, as the eldest of six children, where her love of cooking began in the family kitchen, inspired by her grandmother’s food stall and the traditional Filipino dishes she learned to prepare at a young age. Her parents divided the chores amongst the household. As the eldest, she chose to cook for her family.
At the age of 17, Rhoda moved to the United States, initially pursuing teaching in early childhood education before enrolling at Le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena, California, to follow her culinary calling.
Her career spans some of the country’s most celebrated kitchens, including Michelin-starred Mélisse, Suzanne Goin’s A.O.C., République, and Bazaar by José Andrés. She later served as Executive Chef at Chateau Marmont and went on to lead the culinary team at The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Auberge Collection, earning Michelin Guide recognition.
She currently serves as the first female Executive Chef of CanoeHouse at Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection, where she advances Hawaiian Regional cuisine through Japanese-inspired technique, modern Hawaiian flavors, and an unwavering commitment to sustainability and seasonality.
Rhoda Magbitang Age
Rhoda Magbitang was born in Antipolo, Philippines. She now lives in Kailua-Kona, HI.
Rhoda Magbitang Top Chef
Rhoda Magbitang is a contestant on Top Chef Season 23 on Bravo. The series sees host Kristen Kish, head judge Tom Colicchio and perennial judge Gail Simmons venture south to the Carolinas! Season 23 is centered in the emerging and eclectic culinary hub of Charlotte, N.C., with several episodes in Greenville, S.C.
For the first time in Top Chef history, the Season 23 contestants include life partners, Jennifer Lee Jackson and Justin Tootla, who co-own and operate a restaurant, as well as a pair of highly competitive identical twin brothers, Jonathan and Brandon Dearden.
Ethnicity
Rhoda is of Filipino heritage.
Rhoda Magbitang’s Instagram handle is @rockyrhodakill.
