Next Level Chef
Gordon Ramsay, Nyesha Arrington, and Richard Blais compete together on what is the next evolution in cooking competitions.
- 2022-2026
- 6 seasons
- 20th Century Fox
- Game Show, Reality
- TV-14
Gordon Ramsay, Nyesha Arrington, and Richard Blais compete together on what is the next evolution in cooking competitions.
Season 5 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 2026
Episode 1
Auditions - Pro Chefs
Thu, Jan 29, 2026
It's an all-new season of Next Level Chef and twenty-four culinary specialists from across America have been selected to put their cooking skills to the ultimate test in hopes of taking home the grand prize of $250,000. Amongst the competitors are groups of eight chefs of different categories - Pro, Social Media, and Home. 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.
Episode 2
Auditions - Social Media Chefs
Thu, Feb 5, 2026
Eight social media chefs level up corner store staples and try to cook their way to the top kitchen.
Episode 3
Auditions - Home Chefs
Thu, Feb 12, 2026
The auditions come to a close as eight amateur home cooks prove their worth in the kitchen by transforming ordinary ingredients into standout dishes.
Episode 4
The Draft/Taco Party
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
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? This week's challenge gets spicy with some tasty tacos, but as the platform rises, disaster strikes for one chef who is too late to the taco party.
Episode 5
Sea Monsters
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
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?
Episode 6
Bowl in One
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
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.
Episode 7
Service, Please!
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
The chefs host a pop-up restaurant for hungry diners and VIPs.
Episode 8
Mini Gordon
Thu, Mar 19, 2026
The chefs are tasked with reimagining kids' classic dishes, taking nostalgic flavors and elevating them into culinary masterpieces; one more chef is eliminated.
Episode 9
Ale's Well That Ends Well
Thu, Apr 2, 2026
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?
Episode 10
Cowboy Cooking
Thu, Apr 9, 2026
The chefs take rustic ranch cooking to the next level.
Episode 11
The In-Season Tournament
Thu, Apr 16, 2026
The chefs are no longer competing on their teams, and it's each person for themselves as they fight for their place on the top level.
Episode 12
Use Your Noodle
Thu, Apr 23, 2026
The seven remaining chefs must make a noodle dish that honors tradition while elevating this ingredient that is loved all over the world.
Episode 13
A Toast to America's 250th
Thu, Apr 30, 2026
The chefs cook for a star-spangled cocktail party in celebration of America's 250th, where they craft a showstopping cocktail and appetizer.
Episode 14
The Ultimate Goal
Thu, May 7, 2026
This summer, the Fifa World Cup is coming, and 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.
Episode 15
Building a Legacy
Thu, May 14, 2026
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.
Episode 16
The Final Level
Thu, May 21, 2026
It's the finale, and the three remaining chefs must create a dish on each level in just 90 minutes. How they divide their time is up to them.
