Next Level Chef Season 05

Next Level Chef returns with its fifth season, delivering elevated culinary competition and high-stakes cooking drama hosted by Gordon Ramsay, with mentors Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais guiding chefs through a unique three-tier kitchen.

Premiere & Where to Watch

  • Premiere Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on FOX.

  • Weekly Airing: New episodes debut Thursdays at 8 PM.

  • Streaming: Available next day on Hulu in the U.S., with episodes also airing on CTV/Crave in Canada.

Mentors & Format

  • Host & Lead Mentor: Gordon Ramsay, creator and face of the series, returns to helm the contestants through the multi-level culinary gauntlet.

  • Mentor Chefs: Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais return to guide their respective teams, offering expertise and strategy as competitors battle across three distinct kitchen tiers—from a challenging basement level to a fully-stocked top kitchen.

  • Format: Chefs are divided into three categories—Pro chefs, Social media chefs, and Home cooks—each bringing different skills and approaches to the towering three-story kitchen setup.

Prize

  • The ultimate winner earns $250,000, the title of Next Level Chef, and the opportunity for a year-long mentorship with Ramsay and the mentoring team.

Contestants & Cast Highlights

Season 5 features 24 competitors divided equally among Pro, Social Media, and Home cook categories. Standout contestants this season include:

  • Amber Kellehan (Laurel, home cook)

  • Belinda Vu (Los Angeles, CA, pro chef)

  • Andy Allo (social media chef)

  • Darian Bryan (Buffalo, NY, pro chef)

  • Elise Jesse (cincinnati-based home chef and food influencer)

  • Miriam Green (Atlanta, GA, social media chef), and more rising culinary talents.

Next Level Chef All Season
Next Level Chef Season 02
Next Level Chef Season 03
Next Level Chef Season 04
Next Level Chef Season 05

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