The BEST episodes of Next Level Chef (UK) season 1

Every episode of Next Level Chef (UK) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Next Level Chef (UK) season 1!

Next Level Chef, the world’s toughest cooking competition is here! Gordon Ramsay fronts this brand new series, which sees 12 aspiring chefs face a cooking competition like no other, because it all takes place in an epic 50ft-tall three-story kitchen.

Last Updated: 2/1/2026Network: ITV1Status: Ended
Family Favourites Week
star
8.29
17 votes

#1 - Family Favourites Week

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/1/2023

The remaining nine chefs take on Family Favourites Week - Gordon Ramsay had a surprise visitor, and things get tense in a low-budget Cook Off challenge…

Directors: Paul Newton
Writer: Steve Parry
Italian Week
star
8.10
21 votes

#2 - Italian Week

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/18/2023

The tough culinary gauntlet now has 11 chefs remaining, and this time they must all tackle Italian cuisine - who will face the dreaded Cook Off in this edition?

Directors: Paul Newton
Writer: Steve Parry
Watch Now:Amazon
The Final
star
8.06
18 votes

#3 - The Final

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/2/2023

Over the past few weeks, a dozen chefs have been whittled down to three remaining finalists, who must all cook a three-course meal in 90 minutes. One of them will win the £100,000 prize, plus the mentorship from Gordon Ramsay, Paul Ainsworth and Nyesha Arrington

Burger Week
star
8.00
21 votes

#4 - Burger Week

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/25/2023

The competition is heating up as the 10 remaining cooks must make the perfect burger and chips, and Gordon Ramsay and his two fellow mentors put on a masterclass.

Directors: Paul Newton
Writer: Steve Parry
Watch Now:Amazon
The Semi Final
star
7.80
15 votes

#5 - The Semi Final

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/22/2023

Six chefs have battled their way through many challenges to the Semi Final, but there are only three spots in the Final up for grabs… who will take those places?

Directors: Paul Newton
Writer: Steve Parry
Fusion Week
star
7.69
16 votes

#6 - Fusion Week

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/15/2023

Only seven chefs remain in the competition, and this time it’s all about Fusion cooking, where they’ll be dealing with two types of cuisine and a surprise guest…

Directors: Paul Newton
Writer: Steve Parry
The First Cook
star
7.57
28 votes

#7 - The First Cook

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/11/2023

The world’s toughest cooking competition is here! Gordon Ramsay fronts a series which sees 12 aspiring chefs face a cooking competition like no other…

Directors: Paul Newton
Writer: Steve Parry
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Seafood Week
star
7.55
20 votes

#8 - Seafood Week

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/8/2023

There’s a Next Level Chef bombshell - the team competition is over! It’s now every chef for themselves, and the eight remaining cooks must tackle Seafood Week.

Directors: Paul Newton
Writer: Steve Parry
Watch Now:Apple TV