Gordon Ramsay's innovative cooking show Next Level Chef was picked up at Fox for another two seasons, in what will be seasons 3 and 4 of the reality cooking show. The news comes after the UK version of the show was cancelled in March 2023.
Next Level Chef features chefs from a variety of backgrounds coming together to compete on teams under a celebrity mentor. Each week, the teams battle for a spot in the top-level kitchen where they have access to top-level equipment and ingredients. The other two teams work on two lower levels, with the equipment and ingredients making things a bit harder for them the further down they go.
"I’m so thrilled that we'll be bringing two more seasons of Next Level Chef to Fox. It's the culinary gauntlet of cooking competition shows and we're excited to continue to raise the bar," Ramsay said in a statement upon the show's renewal.
Next Level Chef season 3 is filmed in Ireland. Season 2 was filmed in Las Vegas.
Here's what we know about Next Level Chef season 3.
Next episode of Next Level Chef season 3
All episodes of Next Level Chef season 3 are available to stream on Hulu.
Next Level Chef season 3 episode guide
Keep track of Next Level Chef season 3 episodes with our episode guide:
Next Level Chef season 3 episode 1: "Auditions - Social Media"
"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."
Next Level Chef season 3 episode 2: "Auditions - Home Cooks"
"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."
Next Level Chef season 3 episode 3: "Auditions - Pros"
"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."
Next Level Chef season 3 episode 4: "The Draft, Smash Bash"
"The top 15 chefs are drafted into their three teams; the contestants must prepare an all-American smash burger that proves their cooking abilities."
Next Level Chef season 3 episode 5: "Curry in a Hurry"
"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."
Next Level Chef season 3 episode 6: "80 Degrees and Palm Trees"
"The 13 remaining chefs channel their vacation vibes when they're tasked with preparing a 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."
Next Level Chef season 3 episode 7: "On The Go"
"The chefs are tasked with preparing a next-level international street food dish. But there’s a twist: to mimic the “grab-and-go” feel of street food, the platform never stops moving throughout the challenge."
Next Level Chef season 3 episode 8: "Don't Have a Cow Man"
"The remaining chefs butcher and break down various cuts of beef amongst their teams to create sizzling steak dishes; two contestants face elimination as they enter a heated seafood cook-off."
Next Level Chef season 3 episode 9: "You Wanna Pizza Me?"
"The 10 remaining contestants step into the kitchen with the goal of elevating the traditional pizza into a next-level masterpiece; the winning pizza gains immunity for the whole team and claims the top-level kitchen spot."
Next Level Chef season 3 episode 10: "It's All Greek to Me"
"Using a bounty of fresh ingredients from the platform, the chef who prepares the best Greek entrée wins immunity for their team"
Next Level Chef season 3 episode 11: "Squad Goals"
"The eight remaining competitors must work together in teams to create a cohesive three-course meal; with only 30 minutes on the clock, the team with the winning menu remains safe from elimination."
Next Level Chef season 3 episode 12: "Bingo Bango Bento!"
"The seven remaining chefs work individually to create Japanese-inspired dishes for their bento boxes; one judge oversees the chefs during the elimination challenge, while two judges blindly taste test their creations."
Next Level Chef season 3 episode 13: "Picture Perfect"
"The six remaining chefs are tasked with recreating a picture perfect dish using just the memory of a reference photo."
Next Level Chef season 3 episode 14: "Kombucha Kulture"
"The final five chefs must create a dish using a fermented drink called kombucha; two chefs battle for a spot in the semifinals."
Next Level Chef season 3 episode 15: "Taste of Success"
"In the semi-finals, the final four chefs face a tangy twist as they're tasked with showcasing one of the classic taste elements."
Next Level Chef season 3 episode 16: "Next Level Chef"
"The final three chefs race against the clock to craft a sensational three-course meal; one chef rises to the top and wins the grand prize."
Next Level Chef season 3 cast
Gordon Ramsay serves as host, mentor and one of the series' executive producers. Ramsay, known for his hit series Hell's Kitchen, is one of the most widely known and recognized celebrity chefs on the planet. His trademark in-your-face outbursts are known to strike fear in the hearts of competitors, but behind the gruff exterior he's a very nice guy who does a lot to support the chef community.
Next Level Chef season 3 plot
Here's the Next Level Chef season 3 synopsis:
"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 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!
"With a level playing field, Ramsay opened the competition and scoured 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!
"New this season, Next Level Chef features three audition rounds, challenging three groups of eight chefs with experience that ranges from professional chef to home cook to social media culinary superstar. 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."
Next Level Chef season 3 trailer
There's no trailer for Next Level Chef season 3 but as soon as one is available we'll add it in right here.
It's time we up the stakes. 👀Don't miss the #NextLevelChef Season 3 premiere January 28 on @FOXTV! pic.twitter.com/mPv5tr7rFJDecember 20, 2023
How to watch Next Level Chef season 3
Next Level Chef airs on Fox, which is included with most cable providers. If you've cut the cord, you can access the channel through live TV streaming providers like FuboTV, Hulu Plus Live TV, Sling TV and YouTube TV.
The latest episodes of Next Level Chef are available to stream the day after they air live on Hulu. Additionally, past seasons of the show are also on the platform.
