The BEST episodes of Next Level Chef season 4

Every episode of Next Level Chef season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Next Level Chef season 4!

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: 5/11/2025Network: FOXStatus: Continuing
Shoyu My Ramen
star
7.79
47 votes

#1 - 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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Social Media Chef Auditions
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7.79
56 votes

#2 - Social Media Chef Auditions

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/13/2025

Eight social media chefs kick off the competition.

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Pro Chef Auditions
star
7.75
51 votes

#3 - 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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Home Chef Auditions
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7.65
49 votes

#4 - Home Chef Auditions

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/20/2025

The auditions continue with the next group to show off their culinary skills -- the home cooks.

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Tapas In
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7.64
36 votes

#5 - 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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Beat the Heat
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7.59
39 votes

#6 - Beat the Heat

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/3/2025

The remaining chefs are tasked with oven roasting, steaming or deep frying.

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The Menu
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7.57
42 votes

#7 - 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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Grills Gone Wild
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7.57
44 votes

#8 - Grills Gone Wild

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/13/2025

The chefs battle it out to make the best barbecue feast; in the elimination round, two chefs go head-to-head and make an elevated dish using cauliflower.

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A Very Special O' Cajun
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7.55
38 votes

#9 - A Very Special O' Cajun

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/17/2025

The remaining chefs are tasked with cooking Cajun dishes that blend southern flare with French influence; the chef who creates the best dish receives a coveted time token that gives them a major advantage in the next challenge.

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Ciao Down
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7.46
50 votes

#10 - Ciao Down

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

The 15 chefs who qualified for the draft are matched with their mentors and are given their first team challenge; each chef must create an incredible Italian dish.

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Bad to the Bone
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7.46
35 votes

#11 - Bad to the Bone

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/1/2025

With only six chefs remaining, there’s a heightened sense of intensity in the kitchen. This week’s challenge entails cooking protein with the bone in, which is no small feat in the essence of time. Later, two chefs fight to the finish in the elimination round, where they are presented with a formation of fish to choose from.

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The Thunderdome
star
7.41
37 votes

#12 - The Thunderdome

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/10/2025

For the first time in the competition, the chefs are no longer working on teams and must survive the next cooking challenge on their own.

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Always Crust Your Instincts
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7.29
17 votes

#13 - Always Crust Your Instincts

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/8/2025

The five remaining chefs enter the semi-finals where they are tasked with putting a twist on a classic: recreating Gordon Ramsay’s signature Beef Wellington—without beef. With only 35 minutes, they must craft their own unique take on the dish. At the end of the wellington cook-off, two chefs are safe from elimination, while the remaining three chefs battle it out one last time to join the others in the grand finale.

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