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About Next Level Chef

Next Level Chef is a reality TV series that premiered on FOX on January 2, 2022. It has 5 seasons and 72 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 5 Episode 16 "The Final Level", aired on May 21, 2026.

The next evolution in cooking competitions, as Gordon Ramsay has designed a one-of-a-kind culinary gauntlet, set on an iconic stage over three stories high, each floor contains a stunningly different kitchen. From the glistening top floor to the challenging bottom of the basement, the ingredients match the environment, because Ramsay believes the true test of great chefs is not only what they can do in the best of circumstances, but what kind of magic they can create in the worst!

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72 episodes · 5 seasons

Season 1

2022 · 11 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago

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    11. The Final Level

    Finale

    The final three contestants must create dishes on all three levels in 90 minutes; the contestants are instructed to create an appetizer, a seafood dish and a meat-focused dish; one chef is crowned the winner.

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    10. Show Stopping Semi-Finals

    Three contestants are sent home with their dreams up in flames.

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    9. Fusion Confusion

    The seven remaining contestants prepare a next-level fusion dish.

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    8. When Pigs Fly

    The eight remaining contestants must prepare a next-level pork dish; an elimination.

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    7. A Seafood Tower

    Contestants prepare a seafood dish; two contestants are eliminated.

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    6. Drop in for Brunch

    Each remaining contestant must create a brunch dish that incorporates both sweet and savory elements in just 45 minutes; one aspiring chef goes home.

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    5. The Next Level Burger

    Contestants prepare a next-level burger.

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    4. Fowl Play

    The teams are challenged to create a poultry dish; the best dish keeps one entire team safe from elimination, but one contestant is sent home with their dreams up in flames.

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    3. Infinite Pastabilities

    The teams are challenged to create a delicious Italian dinner; each team is randomly assigned to a kitchen where they must prove that they can create magic in any environment.

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    2. High Steaks

    Teams compete in a three story culinary gauntlet to create the ultimate steak dinner. Each time has been randomly assigned a kitchen, where they need to prove they can create delicious food even when the odds are stacked against them.

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    1. Welcome to the Next Level

    Fifteen chefs compete in a three-story culinary gauntlet, designed by Gordon Ramsay, for a chance to win a life-changing $250,000 grand prize.

Season 2

2023 · 15 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago

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    15. Next Level Finale

    Finale

    In the second half of the finale, the final three chefs must create one dish on each level of the kitchen in just 90 minutes. It is up to the chefs to determine how much time they use on the bottom and middle levels, which will determine how much time they have to make their final dish on the top level. Eighteen chefs began the journey, three will cook in the finale, and only one will win the one-year mentorship, $250,000 and the title of Next Level Chef.

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    14. Made In America

    In Part I of the two-hour Season Two finale, each chef must select two different boxes, each representing a state and its local ingredients, then will have to conceive a dish that seamlessly infuses both into one unforgettable and inventive fusion dish

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    13. Surf and Turf

    The chefs are asked to reimagine an old classic -- surf and turf.

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    12. Bake It 'til You Make It

    The chefs are faced with their toughest challenge yet, baking a next-level dessert.

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    11. Fry Me A River

    The remaining chefs must elevate their dish by frying their entree, a process that proves difficult.

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    10. That's What Cheese Said

    Cheese, nuts and charcuterie meats prove difficult for the chefs to navigate.

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    9. Happy Hour

    The chefs must create one perfect appetizer dish and pair it with a beautiful craft cocktail.

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    8. Going Global

    Each person grabs a box with a flag on it and is tasked to make the country's signature dish.

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    7. Here Fishy, Fishy

    Chefs are alarmed when they learn the ins and outs of what it takes to make a next level fish dish

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    6. Sugar and Tea and Rum

    Competitors use skill to cook an alcohol-based dish; one chef is eliminated.

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    5. Game Time

    Game such as wild boar and elk must be cooked with care and attention.

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    4. Rice Guys Finish Last

    The chefs are challenged to make a next-level Chinese-inspired dish.

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    3. No Pain, No Grain

    The chefs are challenged with making an upscale sandwich; one chef is eliminated.

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    2. Party Like a Guac Star

    The chefs each prepare a dish from Mexico; one contestant is eliminated.

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    1. A Next Level Welcome

    Contestants begin their journey and look to make their first impressions in their respective teams.

Season 3

2024 · 16 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago

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    16. The Final Level

    Finale

    The competition reaches its boiling point as the final three chefs race against the clock to craft a sensational three-course meal. With $250,000 and a year-long mentorship on the line, only one chef will rise to the top and claim the title of the Next Level Chef champion.

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    15. Taste of Success

    In the semi-finals, the final four chefs face a tangy twist as they're tasked with showcasing one of the classic taste elements. With limited time on the clock, every dash, pinch or sprinkle could mean the difference between securing a coveted spot in the grand finale or facing the heat in a final elimination cook-off.

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    14. Kombucha Kulture

    The final five chefs must create a dish that won't leave a sour taste in the judges' mouth by using kombucha, the trendy fermented drink. Then, two chefs battle for a spot in the semifinals by cooking a winning dish using a wok.

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    13. Picture Perfect

    The six remaining chefs are tasked with recreating a "picture perfect" dish using just a photo. However, once the platform leaves, the photo goes with it, putting the contestant's memory and cooking skills to the test.

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    12. Bingo, Bango, Bento!

    The seven remaining chefs work individually to create Japanese-inspired dishes for their bento boxes. From tempura to sushi, the chef who constructs the winning box claims the time token and top-level kitchen for the next challenge. Then, with only 25 minutes to create a Wagyu beef dish, only one judge will oversee the chefs during the elimination challenge while two judges blindly taste test their creations.

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    11. Squad Goals

    The eight remaining competitors must work together in teams to create a cohesive three course meal. With only 30 minutes on the clock, the team with the winning menu remains safe from elimination.

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    10. It's All Greek to Me

    The nine remaining chefs embark on a gastronomic journey to the land of Tzatziki, Togas, and Tradition: Greece. Using a bounty of fresh ingredients from the platform, the chef who prepares the best Greek entree wins immunity for their team.

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    9. You Wanna Pizza Me?

    The 10 remaining contestants step into the kitchen with one single goal: to elevate the traditional pizza into a next-level masterpiece. The winning pizza gains immunity for the whole team and claims the top-level kitchen spot.

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    8. Don't Have a Cow, Man

    The remaining chefs butcher and break down various cuts of beef amongst their teams to create sizzling steak dishes that earn a "well-done" from the judges. Then, two contestants face elimination as they enter a heated seafood cook-off.

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    7. On the Go

    The chefs are tasked with preparing a next-level international street food dish. But there's a twist: to mimic the "grab-and-go" feel of street food, the platform never stops moving throughout the challenge.

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    6. 80 Degrees and Palm Trees

    The 13 remaining chefs channel their vacation vibes when they're tasked with preparing a next-level seafood dish inspired by tropical island cuisine. The winning dish gives the entire team immunity and claims the top-level kitchen for the next challenge.

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    5. Curry in a Hurry

    The 14 remaining chefs are tasked with preparing a curry dish that promises to pack a punch with only 30 minutes on the clock. The winning dish gives the entire team immunity and claims the top-level kitchen for the next challenge.

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    4. The Draft; Smash Bash

    Mentors Gordon Ramsay, Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais draft the top 15 chefs into their three teams. Then, the contestants are challenged with preparing an all-American smash burger that proves their cooking abilities are next level.

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    3. Auditions -- Pros

    The auditions conclude as the professional chefs enter the kitchen and battle for one of the coveted five spots that advances them to the mentorship team draft, taking them one step closer to winning the grand prize of a 1-year mentorship and $250,000. One chef is eliminated after each challenge until only the top five are left standing.

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    2. Auditions -- Home Cooks

    The auditions continue as the home cooks fight for one of the coveted five spots that advances them to the mentorship team draft, taking them one step closer to winning the grand prize of a 1-year mentorship and $250,000. One chef is eliminated after each challenge until only the top five are left standing.

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    1. Auditions -- Social Media

    In the premiere episode, the eight social media stars battle it out on the three kitchen levels. Only five chefs will advance to join the teams of mentors Gordon Ramsay, Richard Blais and Nysesha Arrington and compete for the grand prize of a 1-year mentorship and $250,000.

Season 4

2025 · 14 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago

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    14. Final Level

    Finale

    The final three chefs have made it to the final round of the competition and have proven that they have what it takes to claim the title of Next Level Chef champion. But first, they must create an outstanding three-course meal in just 90 minutes.

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    13. Always Crust Your Instincts

    The five remaining chefs are tasked with putting a twist on a classic: recreating Gordon Ramsay's signature beef Wellington without beef; two chefs are safe from elimination, while the remaining three chefs battle it out one last time.

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    12. Bad to the Bone

    The final six chefs must cook protein with the bone in, which is no small feat in the essence of time; two chefs fight to the finish in the elimination round, where they are presented with a formation of fish to choose from.

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    11. Tapas In

    The chefs experiment with Spanish cuisine, starting with tapas and a mid-round platform drop resulting in a classic pairing; in the elimination round, three chefs carry on their Spanish preparations, serving up vibrant plates of paella.

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    10. A Very Special O' Cajun

    The remaining chefs are tasked with cooking Cajun dishes that blend southern flare with French influence; the chef who creates the best dish receives a coveted time token that gives them a major advantage in the next challenge.

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    9. The Thunderdome

    For the first time in the competition, the chefs are no longer working on teams and must survive the next cooking challenge on their own.

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    8. Beat the Heat

    The remaining chefs are tasked with oven roasting, steaming or deep frying.

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    7. The Menu

    The chefs work together to create a cohesive five-course meal, with the help of a few surprise sous chefs; to succeed in this challenge, the chefs must count on one another's culinary and communication skills.

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    6. Shoyu My Ramen

    The mentors challenge the chefs to make the most impressive ramen dish while reaching from a fast moving platform that moves up and down each level throughout the entire challenge.

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    5. Grills Gone Wild

    The chefs battle it out to make the best barbecue feast; in the elimination round, two chefs go head-to-head and make an elevated dish using cauliflower.

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    4. Ciao Down

    The 15 chefs who qualified for the draft are matched with their mentors and are given their first team challenge; each chef must create an incredible Italian dish.

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    3. Pro Chef Auditions

    It's the final round of auditions, where eight professional chefs must impress the judges in order to advance to the next stage.

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    2. Home Chef Auditions

    The auditions continue with the next group to show off their culinary skills -- the home cooks.

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    1. Social Media Chef Auditions

    Eight social media chefs kick off the competition.

Season 5

2026 · 16 episodes · Last episode: 5 months ago

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    16. The Final Level

    Finale

    Season finale.

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    15. Building a Legacy

    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.

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    14. The Ultimate Goal

    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.

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    13. A Toast to America’s 250th

    The chefs cook for a star-spangled cocktail party in celebration of America’s 250th, where they craft a showstopping cocktail and appetizer.

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    12. Use Your Noodle

    With only seven talented cooks remaining, the chefs must make a next level noodle dish that honors tradition while elevating this ingredient that is loved all over the world. The chefs are not only cooking to stay in the competition but also to win that priceless Time Token! One more chef leaves the competition

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    11. The In-Season Tournament

    The stakes are higher than ever, because for the first time this season, the chefs are no longer competing on their teams. It's each person for themselves as they fight for their place on the top level. If they fail to cook the best dish in the top kitchen, they compete again in the middle kitchen. Fail there and it's down to the basement to cook one last meal that will make or break their place in the competition. Without a team to save them, who will make it through?

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    10. Cowboy Cooking

    The chefs take rustic ranch cooking to the next level.

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    9. Ale's Well That Ends Well

    For the first time ever, the platform becomes a pub complete with beer taps! Proteins must be paired with perfectly poured beer to create delicious dishes. With a classic game of beer-pong in order to win more ingredients, whose dishes will be brew-tiful and whose will fall flat and send them home.

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    8. Mini Gordon

    Much to the chefs' surprise, when Ramsay welcomes them back, it is Oscar, not Gordon, and this week's challenge is revealed as reimagining kids' classic dishes! The chefs must take these nostalgic flavors and elevate them into culinary masterpieces. It might sound simple, but it's not child's play as one more chef leaves the competition.

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    7. Service, Please!

    For the first time ever, the Great Room is transformed into a beautiful restaurant packed with hungry diners and 3 Michelin-starred VIP guests! Gordon, Nyesha and Richard lead their teams, grabbing, cooking and plating, and each team must create one course in a frenetic 40-minute cook. The team with the weakest course will cook against each other in the elimination, where, for one chef, their Next Level journey ends.

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    6. Bowl in One

    Protein bowls have taken the world by storm and this week the chefs are tasked with creating a show-stopping bowl with color, flavor and texture. But to add to the chaos, the platform moves faster than ever before and does not stop! With ingredients missed, tempers rise and tears fall, and one more chef leaves the competition for good.

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    5. Sea Monsters

    Three enormous fish descend on the platform and the chefs must work together slicing and filleting their catch of the day. But with the pressure on, this is a true test of technique. Who will rise to the top and save their team, and who will face each other in the dreaded elimination?

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    4. The Draft/Taco Party

    It's the Draft! Gordon has a clear vision for his team, Nyesha has been keeping notes and Richard is determined to hang on to his crown this season, but will he draft the winner?

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    3. Auditions - Home Chefs

    The auditions come to a close as eight amateur home cooks prove their worth in the kitchen by transforming ordinary ingredients into standout dishes, with love. The home chefs must elevate their culinary skills to impress the judges and earn their chef whites.

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    2. Auditions - Social Media Chefs

    Eight social media chefs level up corner store staples and try to cook their way to the top kitchen.

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    1. Auditions - Pro Chefs

    The competition kicks off with eight pristine pro chefs who use their fierce expertise to create dishes that will impress the judges in the audition round and secure them a spot in the competition.

Cast & crew

  • Kamahlai Stewart

    Kamahlai Stewart

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  • Alex Morizio

    Self

  • Darryl Taylor

    Self

  • Mark McMillian

    Self

  • Cassie Yeung

    Self

  • April Clayton

    Self

  • Matt Groark

    Self

  • Preston Nguyen

    Self

  • Vincent Alia

    Vincent Alia

    Self

  • Shay Spence

    Self

  • Tineke Younger

    Self

  • Michelle Calcagni

    Self

  • Mehreen Karim

    Self

  • Nuri Muhammad

    Self

  • Omallys Hopper

    Self

  • Christopher Spinosa

    Self

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The most recent episode of Next Level Chef, Season 5 Episode 16 "The Final Level", aired on May 21, 2026.

How many seasons of Next Level Chef are there?

Next Level Chef has 5 seasons with 72 episodes in total.

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Next Level Chef first aired on FOX on January 2, 2022.

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