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Next Level Chef
Food · 2022 · Rated 6.9/10
Last aired: S5 E16, The Final Level · 2026-05-21
Chef Gordon Ramsay scours the country for the very best line cooks, home chefs, social media stars, food truck owners and everything in between, all competing against one another with the goal of finding the food world's newest superstar. Joined by two elite names in the food world, chefs Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais, Ramsay and his co-mentors leave no stone unturned, as they each recruit a group of talented chefs and take them under their wings. Ramsay and his friends attempt to bring out the very best in their cooks, as they all try to find "the one." Ramsay firmly believes that as long as a chef has the drive, talent and perseverance, he or she can make that climb to the top. Creativity, consistency and cunning are the recipe for success to make it to the next level, as the competitors adapt to the challenges waiting for them. Chefs compete for a life-changing $250,000 grand prize and the title of "Next Level Chef."
Season 5
E1
Auditions - Pro Chefs
2026-01-29 · 62 min
Twenty-four pro, social media and home chefs audition.
E2
Auditions - Social Media Chefs
2026-02-05 · 62 min
Eight social media chefs level up corner store staples and try to cook their way to the top kitchen.
E3
Auditions - Home Chefs
2026-02-12 · 62 min
The auditions come to a close as eight amateur home cooks prove their worth in the kitchen by transforming ordinary ingredients into standout dishes.
E4
The Draft/Taco Party
2026-02-19 · 62 min
This week's challenge gets spicy with some tasty tacos but as the platform rises, disaster strikes for one chef who is too late to the taco party.
E5
Sea Monsters
2026-02-26 · 62 min
Three enormous fish descend on the platform and the chefs must work together slicing and filleting their catch of the day.
E6
Bowl in One
2026-03-05 · 62 min
The chefs are tasked with creating a show-stopping protein bowl with color, flavor and texture.
E7
Service, Please!
2026-03-12 · 62 min
The chefs host a pop-up restaurant for hungry diners and VIPs.
E8
Mini Gordon
2026-03-19 · 62 min
The chefs are tasked with reimagining kids' classic dishes, taking nostalgic flavors and elevating them into culinary masterpieces; one more chef is eliminated.
E9
Ale's Well That Ends Well
2026-04-02 · 62 min
Proteins must be paired with perfectly poured beer to create delicious dishes; contestants play beer pong in order to win more ingredients.
E10
Cowboy Cooking
2026-04-09 · 62 min
The chefs take rustic ranch cooking to the next level.
E11
The In-Season Tournament
2026-04-16 · 62 min
The chefs are no longer competing on their teams, and it's each person for themselves as they fight for their place on the top level.
E12
Use Your Noodle
2026-04-23 · 62 min
The seven remaining chefs must make a noodle dish that honors tradition while elevating this ingredient that is loved all over the world.
E13
A Toast to America's 250th
2026-04-30 · 60 min
The chefs cook for a star-spangled cocktail party in celebration of America's 250th, where they craft a showstopping cocktail and appetizer.
E14
The Ultimate Goal
2026-05-07 · 60 min
This summer, the Fifa World Cup is coming to FOX and with only five chefs left, the worlds of soccer and food are fused in a special, championship-inspired episode. USA Soccer legend Alexi Lalas makes a surprise appearance, and the chefs need to create a world-class fusion dish with ingredients tied to two different countries.
E15
Building a Legacy
2026-05-14 · 62 min
It's the semi-finals which means four chefs are within reach of the finale! The chefs must create a signature dish that they feel defines them, but there is a hidden catch. This is the moment that could define their legacy.
E16
The Final Level
2026-05-21 · 62 min
It's the finale and the three remaining chefs must create a dish on each level in just 90 minutes. How they divide their time is up to them.
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Gordon Ramsay
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