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The Best Episodes of Next Level Chef

Every episode of Next Level Chef ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Next Level Chef!

The Best Episodes of Next Level Chef

The next evolution in cooking competitions, as Gordon Ramsay has designed a one-of-a-kind culinary gauntlet, set on an iconic stage over three stories high, each...

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  1. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Ciao Down

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    S4:E4

    The 15 chefs who qualified for the draft are matched with their mentors and are given their first team challenge; each chef must create an incredible Italian dish.

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  2. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Shoyu My Ramen

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    S4:E6

    The mentors challenge the chefs to make the most impressive ramen dish while reaching from a fast moving platform that moves up and down each level throughout the entire challenge.

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  3. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Social Media Chef Auditions

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    S4:E1

    Eight social media chefs kick off the competition.

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  4. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Home Chef Auditions

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    S4:E2

    The auditions continue with the next group to show off their culinary skills -- the home cooks.

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  5. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Pro Chef Auditions

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    S4:E3

    It's the final round of auditions, where eight professional chefs must impress the judges in order to advance to the next stage.

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  6. 7.8/10(31 votes)

    #6 - Squad Goals

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    S3:E11

    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.

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  8. 7.7/10(27 votes)

    #7 - Taste of Success

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    S3:E15

    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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  9. 7.6/10(32 votes)

    #8 - It's All Greek to Me

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    S3:E10

    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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  10. 7.6/10(28 votes)

    #9 - Bingo, Bango, Bento!

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    S3:E12

    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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  11. 7.6/10(28 votes)

    #10 - Kombucha Kulture

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    S3:E14

    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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  12. 7.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - The Next Level Burger

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    S1:E5

    Contestants prepare a next-level burger.

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  13. 7.5/10(33 votes)

    #12 - Auditions -- Pros

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    S3:E3

    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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  14. 7.5/10(33 votes)

    #13 - The Draft; Smash Bash

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    S3:E4

    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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  15. 7.4/10(41 votes)

    #14 - Auditions -- Social Media

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    S3:E1

    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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  16. 7.4/10(33 votes)

    #15 - Curry in a Hurry

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    S3:E5

    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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  17. 7.4/10(33 votes)

    #16 - You Wanna Pizza Me?

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    S3:E9

    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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  18. 7.4/10(28 votes)

    #17 - Picture Perfect

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    S3:E13

    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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  19. 7.3/10(33 votes)

    #18 - Auditions -- Home Cooks

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    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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  20. 7.2/10(32 votes)

    #19 - Don't Have a Cow, Man

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    S3:E8

    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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  21. 7.1/10(35 votes)

    #20 - On the Go

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    S3:E7

    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.

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  22. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Drop in for Brunch

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    S1:E6

    Each remaining contestant must create a brunch dish that incorporates both sweet and savory elements in just 45 minutes; one aspiring chef goes home.

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  23. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - A Seafood Tower

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    S1:E7

    Contestants prepare a seafood dish; two contestants are eliminated.

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  24. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - When Pigs Fly

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    S1:E8

    The eight remaining contestants must prepare a next-level pork dish; an elimination.

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  25. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Fusion Confusion

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    S1:E9

    The seven remaining contestants prepare a next-level fusion dish.

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  26. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Show Stopping Semi-Finals

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    Three contestants are sent home with their dreams up in flames.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Ciao Down" is the best rated episode of "Next Level Chef". It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/6/2025. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Shoyu My Ramen".