Series synopsis
Next Level Chef is an American reality television series that premiered on FOX on January 2, 2022. It stars Gordon Ramsay, Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais.
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!
Premise
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!
Premise: Level the chef up.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gordon Ramsay as Self - Host / Mentor
- Nyesha Arrington as Self - Mentor
- Richard Blais as Self - Mentor
Guest cast
- Kamahlai Stewart as Self
- Alex Morizio as Self
- Darryl Taylor as Self
- Mark McMillian as Self
- Cassie Yeung as Self
- April Clayton as Self
- Matt Groark as Self
- Preston Nguyen as Self
- Vincent Alia as Self
- Shay Spence as Self
- Tineke Younger as Self
- Michelle Calcagni as Self
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 72 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 11 | January 2, 2022 | March 2, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 15 | February 12, 2023 | May 11, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 16 | January 28, 2024 | May 9, 2024 |
| Season 4 | 14 | February 13, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
| Season 5 | 16 | January 29, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
January 2, 2022 |
| 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. |
January 5, 2022 |
| 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. |
January 12, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Next Level Welcome Contestants begin their journey and look to make their first impressions in their respective teams. |
February 12, 2023 |
| 2 |
Party Like a Guac Star The chefs each prepare a dish from Mexico; one contestant is eliminated. |
February 16, 2023 |
| 3 |
No Pain, No Grain The chefs are challenged with making an upscale sandwich; one chef is eliminated. |
February 23, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
January 28, 2024 |
| 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. |
February 1, 2024 |
| 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. |
February 8, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Social Media Chef Auditions Eight social media chefs kick off the competition. |
February 13, 2025 |
| 2 |
Home Chef Auditions The auditions continue with the next group to show off their culinary skills -- the home cooks. |
February 20, 2025 |
| 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. |
February 27, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
January 29, 2026 |
| 2 |
Auditions - Social Media Chefs Eight social media chefs level up corner store staples and try to cook their way to the top kitchen. |
February 5, 2026 |
| 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. |
February 12, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FOX |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 2, 2022 |
| Last aired | May 21, 2026 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Thursday at 20:00:00 |