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Next Level Chef Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2026 - 2026
Episode 1
Auditions - Pro Chefs
Thu, Jan 29, 2026
It's an all-new season of Next Level Chef and twenty-four culinary specialists from across America have been selected to put their cooking skills to the ultimate test in hopes of taking home the grand prize of $250,000. Amongst the competitors are groups of eight chefs of different categories - Pro, Social Media, and Home. The competition kicks off with eight pristine pro chefs who use their fierce expertise to create dishes that will impress the judges in the audition round and secure them a spot in the competition.
Episode 2
Auditions - Social Media Chefs
Thu, Feb 5, 2026
Eight social media chefs level up corner store staples and try to cook their way to the top kitchen.
Episode 3
Auditions - Home Chefs
Thu, Feb 12, 2026
The auditions come to a close as eight amateur home cooks prove their worth in the kitchen by transforming ordinary ingredients into standout dishes.
Episode 4
The Draft/Taco Party
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
It's the Draft. Gordon has a clear vision for his team, Nyesha has been keeping notes, and Richard is determined to hang on to his crown this season, but will he draft the winner? 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.
Episode 5
Sea Monsters
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
Three enormous fish descend on the platform, and the chefs must work together slicing and filleting their catch of the day. But with the pressure on, this is a true test of technique. Who will rise to the top and save their team, and who will face each other in the dreaded elimination?
Episode 6
Bowl in One
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
Protein bowls have taken the world by storm, and this week the chefs are tasked with creating a show-stopping bowl with color, flavor, and texture. But to add to the chaos, the platform moves faster than ever before and does not stop. With ingredients missed, tempers rise and tears fall, and one more chef leaves the competition for good.