Next Level Chef - Season 5

Next Level Chef - Season 5

Season 5

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Episodes16
DatesJan 29, 2026 - May 21, 2026
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Episodes

Auditions - Pro Chefs
Season 5Episode 162 min

Auditions - Pro Chefs

Twenty-four pro, social media and home chefs audition.

Jan 29, 2026
Auditions - Social Media Chefs
Season 5Episode 262 min

Auditions - Social Media Chefs

Eight social media chefs level up corner store staples and try to cook their way to the top kitchen.

Feb 5, 2026
Auditions - Home Chefs
Season 5Episode 362 min

Auditions - Home Chefs

The auditions come to a close as eight amateur home cooks prove their worth in the kitchen by transforming ordinary ingredients into standout dishes.

Feb 12, 2026
The Draft/Taco Party
Season 5Episode 462 min

The Draft/Taco Party

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.

Feb 19, 2026
Sea Monsters
Season 5Episode 562 min

Sea Monsters

Three enormous fish descend on the platform and the chefs must work together slicing and filleting their catch of the day.

Feb 26, 2026
Bowl in One
Season 5Episode 662 min

Bowl in One

The chefs are tasked with creating a show-stopping protein bowl with color, flavor and texture.

Mar 5, 2026
Service, Please!
Season 5Episode 762 min

Service, Please!

The chefs host a pop-up restaurant for hungry diners and VIPs.

Mar 12, 2026
Mini Gordon
Season 5Episode 862 min

Mini Gordon

The chefs are tasked with reimagining kids' classic dishes, taking nostalgic flavors and elevating them into culinary masterpieces; one more chef is eliminated.

Mar 19, 2026
Ale's Well That Ends Well
Season 5Episode 962 min

Ale's Well That Ends Well

Proteins must be paired with perfectly poured beer to create delicious dishes; contestants play beer pong in order to win more ingredients.

Apr 2, 2026
Cowboy Cooking
Season 5Episode 1062 min

Cowboy Cooking

The chefs take rustic ranch cooking to the next level.

Apr 9, 2026
The In-Season Tournament
Season 5Episode 1162 min

The In-Season Tournament

The chefs are no longer competing on their teams, and it's each person for themselves as they fight for their place on the top level.

Apr 16, 2026
Use Your Noodle
Season 5Episode 1262 min

Use Your Noodle

The seven remaining chefs must make a noodle dish that honors tradition while elevating this ingredient that is loved all over the world.

Apr 23, 2026
A Toast to America's 250th
Season 5Episode 1360 min

A Toast to America's 250th

The chefs cook for a star-spangled cocktail party in celebration of America's 250th, where they craft a showstopping cocktail and appetizer.

Apr 30, 2026
The Ultimate Goal
Season 5Episode 1460 min

The Ultimate Goal

This summer, the Fifa World Cup is coming to FOX and with only five chefs left, the worlds of soccer and food are fused in a special, championship-inspired episode. USA Soccer legend Alexi Lalas makes a surprise appearance, and the chefs need to create a world-class fusion dish with ingredients tied to two different countries.

May 7, 2026
Building a Legacy
Season 5Episode 1562 min

Building a Legacy

It's the semi-finals which means four chefs are within reach of the finale! The chefs must create a signature dish that they feel defines them, but there is a hidden catch. This is the moment that could define their legacy.

May 14, 2026
The Final Level
Season 5Episode 1662 min

The Final Level

It's the finale and the three remaining chefs must create a dish on each level in just 90 minutes. How they divide their time is up to them.

May 21, 2026

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