The WORST episodes of Next Level Chef
Every episode of Next Level Chef ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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!
#1 - Auditions -- Home Cooks
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/1/2024
The auditions continue as the home cooks fight for one of the coveted five spots that advances them to the mentorship team draft, taking them one step closer to winning the grand prize of a 1-year mentorship and $250,000. One chef is eliminated after each challenge until only the top five are left standing.
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#3 - 80 Degrees and Palm Trees
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/29/2024
The 13 remaining chefs channel their vacation vibes when they're tasked with preparing a next-level seafood dish inspired by tropical island cuisine. The winning dish gives the entire team immunity and claims the top-level kitchen for the next challenge.
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#5 - Don't Have a Cow, Man
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/14/2024
The remaining chefs butcher and break down various cuts of beef amongst their teams to create sizzling steak dishes that earn a "well-done" from the judges. Then, two contestants face elimination as they enter a heated seafood cook-off.
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#6 - Bingo, Bango, Bento!
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/11/2024
The seven remaining chefs work individually to create Japanese-inspired dishes for their bento boxes. From tempura to sushi, the chef who constructs the winning box claims the time token and top-level kitchen for the next challenge. Then, with only 25 minutes to create a Wagyu beef dish, only one judge will oversee the chefs during the elimination challenge while two judges blindly taste test their creations.
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#8 - Picture Perfect
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/18/2024
The six remaining chefs are tasked with recreating a "picture perfect" dish using just a photo. However, once the platform leaves, the photo goes with it, putting the contestant's memory and cooking skills to the test.
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#10 - It's All Greek to Me
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/28/2024
The nine remaining chefs embark on a gastronomic journey to the land of Tzatziki, Togas, and Tradition: Greece. Using a bounty of fresh ingredients from the platform, the chef who prepares the best Greek entree wins immunity for their team.
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#13 - Kombucha Kulture
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/25/2024
The final five chefs must create a dish that won't leave a sour taste in the judges' mouth by using kombucha, the trendy fermented drink. Then, two chefs battle for a spot in the semifinals by cooking a winning dish using a wok.
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#15 - High Steaks
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/5/2022
Teams compete in a three story culinary gauntlet to create the ultimate steak dinner. Each time has been randomly assigned a kitchen, where they need to prove they can create delicious food even when the odds are stacked against them.
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#16 - The Draft; Smash Bash
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/15/2024
Mentors Gordon Ramsay, Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais draft the top 15 chefs into their three teams. Then, the contestants are challenged with preparing an all-American smash burger that proves their cooking abilities are next level.
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#17 - Auditions -- Pros
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/8/2024
The auditions conclude as the professional chefs enter the kitchen and battle for one of the coveted five spots that advances them to the mentorship team draft, taking them one step closer to winning the grand prize of a 1-year mentorship and $250,000. One chef is eliminated after each challenge until only the top five are left standing.
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#18 - Auditions -- Social Media
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/28/2024
In the premiere episode, the eight social media stars battle it out on the three kitchen levels. Only five chefs will advance to join the teams of mentors Gordon Ramsay, Richard Blais and Nysesha Arrington and compete for the grand prize of a 1-year mentorship and $250,000.
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#20 - Taste of Success
Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/2/2024
In the semi-finals, the final four chefs face a tangy twist as they're tasked with showcasing one of the classic taste elements. With limited time on the clock, every dash, pinch or sprinkle could mean the difference between securing a coveted spot in the grand finale or facing the heat in a final elimination cook-off.
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#21 - Curry in a Hurry
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/22/2024
The 14 remaining chefs are tasked with preparing a curry dish that promises to pack a punch with only 30 minutes on the clock. The winning dish gives the entire team immunity and claims the top-level kitchen for the next challenge.
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#22 - You Wanna Pizza Me?
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/21/2024
The 10 remaining contestants step into the kitchen with one single goal: to elevate the traditional pizza into a next-level masterpiece. The winning pizza gains immunity for the whole team and claims the top-level kitchen spot.
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