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About Next Gen Chef

Next Gen Chef is a reality TV series that premiered on Netflix on September 17, 2025. It has 1 season and 8 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 8 "Graduation Day", aired on September 24, 2025.

Twenty-one rising chefs vie to be crowned a generational talent and win $500,000 in this cutthroat competition set at the Culinary Institute of America.

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Episodes

8 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2025 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago

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    8. Graduation Day

    Finale

    For their last exam, the chefs must make a themed four-course meal for 70 VIP diners, including legendary chef Thomas Keller and CIA president Tim Ryan.

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    7. Souffle Showdown

    In the semifinals, the chefs must make a fine dining entrée and flex or fake their soufflé skills for guest judges Daniel Boulud and Kwame Onwuachi.

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    6. Baking the Grade

    The heat is on as the chefs race to bake 36 portions of a treat using a culinary byproduct in just five hours. Christina Tosi joins as a guest judge.

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    5. Fast Casual Exam

    In a two-part challenge, the chefs create fast casual dining menus — but only two winning concepts will launch and go head-to-head in the CIA cafeteria.

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    4. Grading The Brigade

    The chefs navigate curveball after curveball during the dinner service of nightmares as they run an elevated gastropub as a brigade for the first time.

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    3. Core Creativity

    They can dole out flavors, but can they take feedback? The chefs devise savory dishes using apples, and the judges introduce a game-changing twist.

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    2. Global Food Test

    To demonstrate their mastery of global cuisine, the chefs must craft family-style dishes specific to Asia, the Americas and the Mediterranean.

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    1. The Entrance Exam

    Upon arriving at the CIA, the chefs are split into teams and must create a menu inspired by culinary icons Anthony Bourdain, Julia Child and Paul Bocuse.

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When did the latest episode of Next Gen Chef come out?

The most recent episode of Next Gen Chef, Season 1 Episode 8 "Graduation Day", aired on September 24, 2025.

How many seasons of Next Gen Chef are there?

Next Gen Chef has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.

When did Next Gen Chef first air?

Next Gen Chef first aired on Netflix on September 17, 2025.

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