'Next Level Chef': 5 things you need to know about FOX culinary reality show

Gordon Ramsay and his friends attempt to bring out the very best in their cooks, as they all try to find 'the one'
'Next Level Chef' stars Richard Blais, Gordon Rmsay, and Nyesha Arrington (Next Level Chef/ Twitter)
'Next Level Chef' stars Richard Blais, Gordon Rmsay, and Nyesha Arrington (Next Level Chef/ Twitter)

We got great news for all your culinary competition show enthusiasts! If you have been missing Gordon Ramsay's colorful language and insults, and home-cooks racing against time to whip up a jaw-dropping dish, then FOX's latest offering 'Next Level Chef' should definitely be on your watchlist. 

On 'Next Level Chef' Gordon will be joined by two fellow elite chefs- Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais, as they each recruit a group of talented chefs, and take them under their wings as mentors. Ramsay and his friends will attempt to bring out the very best in their cooks, as they all try to find “the one.” Before we get into more details of the new FOX show, if you're interested in knowing more about other popular culinary shows then you might want to check out: 'Hell's Kitchen', 'Top Chef', 'MasterChef', and 'Crime Scene Kitchen'.

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When does ‘Next Level Chef’ release and where can you watch it?

'Next Level Chef' premieres on Sunday, January 2 After NFL on FOX. 

What is ‘Next Level Chef’ all about?

Chef Gordon Ramsay scours 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. Joined by two elite names in the food world, chefs Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais, Ramsay and his co-mentors leave no stone unturned, as they each recruit a group of talented chefs and take them under their wings. Ramsay and his friends attempt to bring out the very best in their cooks, as they all try to find "the one." Ramsay firmly believes that as long as a chef has the drive, talent and perseverance, he or she can make that climb to the top. Creativity, consistency and cunning are the recipe for success to make it to the next level, as the competitors adapt to the challenges waiting for them. Chefs compete for a life-changing $250,000 grand prize and the title of 'Next Level Chef'.



 

Who stars on 'Next Level Chef'?

Gordon Ramsay, Nyesha Arrington, and Richard Blais will be reprising the role of judges on the show. Aside from these three judges, the show will also feature fifteen contestants competing for the coveted $250,000 grand prize. The fifteen aspiring chefs are:
1. Amber Rebold
2. Zachary Adams
3. Tricia Wang
4. Reuel Vincent
5. Sergio Steele
6. Roice Bethel
7. Stephanie "Pyet" Despain
8. Kenny Everett
9. Mariah Scott
10. Jonathan Harrison
11. Gary Marandola
12. Courtney Brown
13. Devonnie Black
14. Ae Southammavong
15. Angie Ragan



 

Creators

'Next Level Chef' was developed by the Studio Ramsay team led by Creative Director of Development Fernando De Jesus, and is produced by FOX Alternative Entertainment and Studio Ramsay. Gordon Ramsay, Lisa Edwards and Matt Cahoon serve as executive producers.

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