Next Level Chef
2022– · FOX · 60 min · 5 seasons
S05E16 · The Final Level
Fri, 22 May, 10:00 am
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.
About
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."
Episodes
- E01
Auditions - Pro Chefs
Fri, 30 Jan· 62 minTwenty-four pro, social media and home chefs audition.
- E02
Auditions - Social Media Chefs
Fri, 6 Feb· 62 minEight social media chefs level up corner store staples and try to cook their way to the top kitchen.
- E03
Auditions - Home Chefs
Fri, 13 Feb· 62 minThe auditions come to a close as eight amateur home cooks prove their worth in the kitchen by transforming ordinary ingredients into standout dishes.
- E04
The Draft/Taco Party
Fri, 20 Feb· 62 minThis 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.
- E05
Sea Monsters
Fri, 27 Feb· 62 minThree enormous fish descend on the platform and the chefs must work together slicing and filleting their catch of the day.
- E06
Bowl in One
Fri, 6 Mar· 62 minThe chefs are tasked with creating a show-stopping protein bowl with color, flavor and texture.
- E07
Service, Please!
Fri, 13 Mar· 62 minThe chefs host a pop-up restaurant for hungry diners and VIPs.
- E08
Mini Gordon
Fri, 20 Mar· 62 minThe chefs are tasked with reimagining kids' classic dishes, taking nostalgic flavors and elevating them into culinary masterpieces; one more chef is eliminated.
- E09
Ale's Well That Ends Well
Fri, 3 Apr· 62 minProteins must be paired with perfectly poured beer to create delicious dishes; contestants play beer pong in order to win more ingredients.
- E10
Cowboy Cooking
Fri, 10 Apr· 62 minThe chefs take rustic ranch cooking to the next level.
- E11
The In-Season Tournament
Fri, 17 Apr· 62 minThe 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.
- E12
Use Your Noodle
Fri, 24 Apr· 62 minThe seven remaining chefs must make a noodle dish that honors tradition while elevating this ingredient that is loved all over the world.
- E13
A Toast to America's 250th
Fri, 1 May· 60 minThe chefs cook for a star-spangled cocktail party in celebration of America's 250th, where they craft a showstopping cocktail and appetizer.
- E14
The Ultimate Goal
Fri, 8 May· 60 minThis summer, the Fifa World Cup is coming to FOX 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.
- E15
Building a Legacy
Fri, 15 May· 62 minIt'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.
- E16
The Final Level
Fri, 22 May· 62 minIt'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.
Cast
Gordon Ramsay
Host
Nyesha Arrington
Mentor
Richard Blais
Mentor