Next Level Chef - Season 1 May 2026

A state-of-the-art kitchen with premium ingredients and advanced equipment. Middle Level: A standard commercial-grade kitchen.

The first season of (US), which aired from January 2 to March 2, 2022, introduced a high-stakes culinary competition where 15 chefs faced off in a unique three-story kitchen structure. The Competition Format Next Level Chef - Season 1

A bare-bones facility with limited resources and equipment.Ingredients are delivered via a moving platform that stops briefly at each level, meaning those in the basement get the leftovers. Season 1 Mentors and Teams The Competition Format A bare-bones facility with limited

Three renowned culinary experts each mentored a team of five chefs, including professional cooks, home chefs, and social media stars: Nyesha Arrington Richard Blais Winner and Finalists Next Level Chef: Season 1 – TV on Google Play including professional cooks

The show features three "stacked" kitchens of varying quality, challenging chefs to adapt to different environments: