The BEST episodes of Next Level Chef

Every episode of Next Level Chef ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Next Level Chef!

NEXT LEVEL CHEF is the next evolution in cooking competitions, as Ramsay has designed a one-of-a-kind culinary gauntlet, set on an iconic stage like you’ve never seen. 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 will 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!

Last Updated: 3/19/2026Network: FOXStatus: Continuing

7.99

71 votes

#1 - Next Level Finale

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/11/2023

The final three chefs must create one dish on each level in just 90 minutes; the winner is crowned.

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7.87

38 votes

#2 - The Draft/Taco Party

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/19/2026

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?

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7.84

32 votes

#3 - Bowl in One

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/5/2026

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.

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7.80

56 votes

#4 - Auditions - Pro Chefs

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/29/2026

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.

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7.80

61 votes

#5 - Shoyu My Ramen

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/20/2025

The mentors challenge the chefs to make the most impressive ramen dish while reaching from a fast moving platform that moves up and down each level throughout the entire challenge.

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7.80

119 votes

#6 - Fusion Confusion

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/16/2022

The seven remaining contestants prepare a next-level fusion dish.

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7.77

128 votes

#7 - Fowl Play

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/19/2022

The teams are challenged to create a poultry dish; the best dish keeps one entire team safe from elimination, but one contestant is sent home with their dreams up in flames.

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7.77

114 votes

#8 - The Final Level

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/2/2022

The final three contestants have 90 minutes to create an appetizer in the basement, a seafood dish in the middle kitchen, and a meat-focused meal at the top. One chef is crowned the winner.

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7.77

73 votes

#9 - Sugar and Tea and Rum

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/16/2023

Competitors use skill to cook an alcohol-based dish; one chef is eliminated.

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7.76

63 votes

#10 - Pro Chef Auditions

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/27/2025

It's the final round of auditions, where eight professional chefs must impress the judges in order to advance to the next stage.

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7.75

48 votes

#11 - Auditions - Social Media Chefs

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/5/2026

Eight social media chefs level up corner store staples and try to cook their way to the top kitchen.

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7.75

79 votes

#12 - Here Fishy, Fishy

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/23/2023

Chefs are alarmed when they learn the ins and outs of what it takes to make a next-level fish dish.

7.72

54 votes

#13 - Tapas In

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/24/2025

The chefs experiment with Spanish cuisine, starting with tapas and a mid-round platform drop resulting in a classic pairing; in the elimination round, three chefs carry on their Spanish preparations, serving up vibrant plates of paella.

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7.71

111 votes

#14 - Show Stopping Semi-Finals

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/23/2022

Three contestants are sent home with their dreams up in flames.

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7.70

64 votes

#15 - The Final Level

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/9/2024

The competition reaches its boiling point as the final three chefs race against the clock to craft a sensational three-course meal. With $250,000 and a year-long mentorship on the line, only one chef will rise to the top and claim the title of the Next Level Chef champion.

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7.70

76 votes

#16 - Surf and Turf

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/4/2023

The chefs are asked to reimagine an old classic -- surf and turf.

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7.69

121 votes

#17 - A Seafood Tower

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/2/2022

Contestants prepare a seafood dish; two contestants are eliminated.

7.67

94 votes

#18 - A Next Level Welcome

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/12/2023

Contestants begin their journey and look to make their first impressions in their respective teams.

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7.67

54 votes

#19 - The Menu

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/27/2025

The chefs work together to create a cohesive five-course meal, with the help of a few surprise sous chefs; to succeed in this challenge, the chefs must count on one another's culinary and communication skills.

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7.66

112 votes

#20 - When Pigs Fly

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/9/2022

The eight remaining contestants must prepare a next-level pork dish; an elimination.

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7.66

47 votes

#21 - Auditions - Home Chefs

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/12/2026

The auditions come to a close as eight amateur home cooks prove their worth in the kitchen by transforming ordinary ingredients into standout dishes, with love. The home chefs must elevate their culinary skills to impress the judges and earn their chef whites.

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