The BEST episodes of Next Level Chef season 5
Every episode of Next Level Chef season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Next Level Chef season 5!
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!
#1 - 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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#2 - 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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#3 - 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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#4 - 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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#5 - 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.
Watch Now:Amazon#6 - Service, Please!
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/12/2026
For the first time ever, the Great Room is transformed into a beautiful restaurant packed with hungry diners and 3 Michelin-starred VIP guests! Gordon, Nyesha and Richard lead their teams, grabbing, cooking and plating, and each team must create one course in a frenetic 40-minute cook. The team with the weakest course will cook against each other in the elimination, where, for one chef, their Next Level journey ends.
#7 - Sea Monsters
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/26/2026
Three enormous fish descend on the platform and the chefs must work together slicing and filleting their catch of the day. But with the pressure on, this is a true test of technique. Who will rise to the top and save their team, and who will face each other in the dreaded elimination?
Watch Now:Apple TV#8 - Mini Gordon
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/19/2026
Much to the chefs' surprise, when Ramsay welcomes them back, it is Oscar, not Gordon, and this week's challenge is revealed as reimagining kids' classic dishes! The chefs must take these nostalgic flavors and elevate them into culinary masterpieces. It might sound simple, but it's not child's play as one more chef leaves the competition.