Next Episode of Next Level Chef is
Season 5 / Episode 1 and airs on 30 January 2026 01:00
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."
Eight social media stars battle it out on three kitchen levels for a chance at the grand prize.
The auditions continue as the home cooks fight a spot in the mentorship team draft.
The auditions conclude as the professional chefs battle for one of the coveted five spots.
The contestants must prepare an all-American smash burger that proves their cooking abilities.
The 14 remaining chefs are tasked with preparing a curry dish that promises to pack a punch.
The 13 remaining chefs prepare a seafood dish inspired by tropical island cuisine.
The chefs are tasked with preparing a next-level international street food dish.
The chefs butcher and break down various cuts of beef amongst their teams to create steak dishes.
The contestants must elevate traditional pizza into a next-level masterpiece.
The chef who prepares the best Greek entree wins immunity for their team.
The eight remaining competitors must work together in teams to create a cohesive three-course meal.
The seven remaining chefs must create Japanese-inspired dishes for their bento boxes.
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.
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.
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.
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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