Chef Gordon Ramsay scours the country for the very best line cooks, home chefs, social media stars, food truck owners and everything in between, all competing against one another with the goal of finding the food world's newest superstar. Joined by two elite names in the food world, chefs Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais, Ramsay and his co-mentors leave no stone unturned, as they each recruit a group of talented chefs and take them under their wings. Ramsay and his friends attempt to bring out the very best in their cooks, as they all try to find "the one." Ramsay firmly believes that as long as a chef has the drive, talent and perseverance, he or she can make that climb to the top. Creativity, consistency and cunning are the recipe for success to make it to the next level, as the competitors adapt to the challenges waiting for them. Chefs compete for a life-changing $250,000 grand prize and the title of "Next Level Chef."
Network: FOX
Country: United States
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The seven remaining chefs must make a noodle dish that honors tradition while elevating this ingredient that is loved all over the world.
The chefs are no longer competing on their teams, and it's each person for themselves as they fight for their place on the top level.
The chefs take rustic ranch cooking to the next level.
Proteins must be paired with perfectly poured beer to create delicious dishes; contestants play beer pong in order to win more ingredients.
The chefs are tasked with reimagining kids' classic dishes, taking nostalgic flavors and elevating them into culinary masterpieces; one more chef is eliminated.
The chefs host a pop-up restaurant for hungry diners and VIPs.
The chefs are tasked with creating a show-stopping protein bowl with color, flavor and texture.
Three enormous fish descend on the platform and the chefs must work together slicing and filleting their catch of the day.
This week's challenge gets spicy with some tasty tacos but as the platform rises, disaster strikes for one chef who is too late to the taco party.
The auditions come to a close as eight amateur home cooks prove their worth in the kitchen by transforming ordinary ingredients into standout dishes.
Eight social media chefs level up corner store staples and try to cook their way to the top kitchen.
Twenty-four pro, social media and home chefs audition.
The final three chefs must create an outstanding three-course meal in just 90 minutes.
The five remaining chefs are tasked with recreating Gordon Ramsay's beef Wellington without beef.
The six chefs must cook protein with the bone in, which is no small feat in the essence of time.
The chefs experiment with Spanish cuisine; three chefs serve up vibrant plates of paella.
The chefs are tasked with cooking Cajun dishes that blend southern flare with French influence.
The chefs are no longer working on teams and must survive the next cooking challenge on their own.
The remaining chefs are tasked with oven roasting, steaming or deep frying.
The chefs work to create a cohesive five-course meal, with the help of a few surprise sous chefs.
The mentors challenge the chefs to make a ramen dish while reaching from a fast moving platform.
In the elimination round, two chefs go head-to-head and make an elevated dish using cauliflower.
The chefs who qualified for the draft are matched with their mentors and are given a team challenge.
Eight professional chefs must impress the judges in order to advance to the next stage.
The auditions continue with the next group to show off their culinary skills -- the home cooks.
Eight social media chefs kick off the competition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The seven remaining chefs must create Japanese-inspired dishes for their bento boxes.
The eight remaining competitors must work together in teams to create a cohesive three-course meal.
The chef who prepares the best Greek entree wins immunity for their team.
The contestants must elevate traditional pizza into a next-level masterpiece.
The chefs butcher and break down various cuts of beef amongst their teams to create steak dishes.
The chefs are tasked with preparing a next-level international street food dish.
The 13 remaining chefs prepare a seafood dish inspired by tropical island cuisine.
The 14 remaining chefs are tasked with preparing a curry dish that promises to pack a punch.
The contestants must prepare an all-American smash burger that proves their cooking abilities.
The auditions conclude as the professional chefs battle for one of the coveted five spots.
The auditions continue as the home cooks fight a spot in the mentorship team draft.
Eight social media stars battle it out on three kitchen levels for a chance at the grand prize.
Each chef must select two different boxes, each representing a state and its local ingredients, and then create one inventive fusion dish.
The final three chefs must create one dish on each level in just 90 minutes; the winner is crowned.
The chefs are asked to reimagine an old classic -- surf and turf.
The chefs are faced with their toughest challenge yet, baking a next-level dessert.
The remaining chefs must elevate their dish by frying their entree, a process that proves difficult.
Cheese, nuts and charcuterie meats prove difficult for the chefs to navigate.
The chefs must create one perfect appetizer dish and pair it with a beautiful craft cocktail.
Each person grabs a box with a flag on it and is tasked to make the country's signature dish.
Chefs are alarmed when they learn the ins and outs of what it takes to make a next-level fish dish.
Competitors use skill to cook an alcohol-based dish; one chef is eliminated.
Game such as wild boar and elk must be cooked with care and attention.
The chefs are challenged to make a next-level Chinese-inspired dish.
The chefs are challenged with making an upscale sandwich; one chef is eliminated.
The chefs each prepare a dish from Mexico; one contestant is eliminated.
Contestants begin their journey and look to make their first impressions in their respective teams.
The final three contestants must create dishes on all three levels in 90 minutes.
Three contestants are sent home with their dreams up in flames.
The seven remaining contestants prepare a next-level fusion dish.
The eight remaining contestants must prepare a next-level pork dish; an elimination.
Contestants prepare a seafood dish; two contestants are eliminated.
Each remaining contestant creates a brunch dish that incorporates both sweet and savory elements.
Contestants prepare a next-level burger.
The teams create a poultry dish; the best dish keeps one entire team safe from elimination.
The teams must prove that they can create magic in any environment.
Teams are challenged to create the ultimate steak dinner.
Fifteen contestants from around the country prepare to level up their cooking skills.