Series synopsis
Next Gen Chef is an American reality television series that premiered on Netflix on September 17, 2025. It stars Olivia Culpo, Carlton McCoy and Kelsey Barnard Clark.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Olivia Culpo as Self - Host
- Carlton McCoy as Self - Judge
- Kelsey Barnard Clark as Self - Judge
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | September 17, 2025 | September 24, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
September 17, 2025 |
| 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. |
September 17, 2025 |
| 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. |
September 17, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 17, 2025 |
| Last aired | September 24, 2025 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Wednesday |