
Yes, Chef!
2025 · NBC · 60 min · 1 season
S01E10 · And the Winner Is...
Tue, 1 July, 12:00 pm
The chefs are tasked with preparing their very best three-course menu for José, Martha, a room full of diners and special guests. Some familiar faces will be brought in to lend a helping hand.
About
Yes, Chef! blends the high-stakes thrill of a cooking competition with the raw emotion of personal transformation as it delves into the powerful personalities attracted to the chaotic culinary lifestyle. The series puts 12 highly skilled chefs, who have been nominated by their bosses, co-workers, friends and even family, through the ultimate test. These rising stars all have natural talent, but their egos, intensity, stubbornness or short fuses are holding them back from reaching their full potential. The chefs will have to prove they have the culinary chops and the right attitude to make it to the end. The chef who handles the heat, impressing with both their food and teamwork while improving their behavior, will take home the $250,000 grand prize, provided by granola brand Purely Elizabeth.
Episodes
- E01
Control Freaks
Tue, 29 Apr· 60 minTwelve talented chefs nominated by co-workers and loved ones for their tempers, stubbornness and egos enter the Yes, Chef! kitchen to work on themselves and their food. First, they'll work in teams to create a four-course menu for the judges.
- E02
Martha's Roast
Tue, 6 May· 60 minThe chefs enter the kitchen to find Martha cooking her famous roasted chicken. Each team must prepare five appetizers one at a time to go with the roast. Timing is key in this challenge and the chefs need to trust each other to succeed.
- E03
What's in the Box?
Tue, 13 May· 60 minEgos are tested when José and Martha present the chefs with mystery boxes labeled 1 - 5 that will challenge their skills and confidence. Martha and José offer the captains a risky choice.
- E04
Taste of Your Own Medicine
Tue, 20 May· 60 minThe chefs are used to being leaders in their own kitchens - critiquing their team's work and determining what makes it out of the kitchen. In this challenge, the tables are turned.
- E05
Chefs Rank
Tue, 27 May· 60 minThe chefs sit down for a family-style dinner and taste and judge each other's food alongside José and Martha. The decision of who enters the cook-off is fully in the chefs' hands. Will they play it safe or be bold enough to target their biggest threats?
- E06
Sweet Revenge
Tue, 3 June· 60 minThe chefs are forced to come up with their best sweet dish to help temper the visitors who are coming back and looking for revenge. Martha and José are judging blind.
- E07
Knowing Your Limit
Tue, 10 June· 60 minThe chefs will be asked to create a cohesive three-course menu and prepare any dishes they want for a room full of diners. They'll need to win head-to-head culinary battles to acquire ingredients, but will they know their limits?
- E08
The Pursuit of Perfection
Tue, 17 June· 60 minThe chefs make a dish worthy of a high-end restaurant that shows off their creativity and technique, but they won't be cooking these dishes themselves. Will the chefs' high standards hinder their success or will their futures be left to fate?
- E09
Overcoming Obstacles
Tue, 24 June· 60 minThe final four chefs are faced with the consequences of their past behaviors. Do they have good karma or will they get what's coming to them? Stakes are higher than ever as a spot in the finale is on the line.
- E10
And the Winner Is...
Tue, 1 July· 60 minThe chefs are tasked with preparing their very best three-course menu for José, Martha, a room full of diners and special guests. Some familiar faces will be brought in to lend a helping hand.
Cast

José Andrés
Host

Martha Stewart
Host









