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Next Level Chef · S5 · E8

Mini Gordon

  • TV-14
  • Mar 19, 2026

Much to the chefs' surprise, when Ramsay welcomes them back, it is Oscar, not Gordon, and this week's challenge is revealed as reimagining kids' classic dishes! The chefs must take these nostalgic flavors and elevate them into culinary masterpieces. It might sound simple, but it's not child's play as one more chef leaves the competition.

About this episode

Much to the chefs' surprise, when Ramsay welcomes them back, it is Oscar, not Gordon, and this week's challenge is revealed as reimagining kids' classic dishes! The chefs must take these nostalgic flavors and elevate them into culinary masterpieces. It might sound simple, but it's not child's play as one more chef leaves the competition.

Season 5

16 episodes
  1. 1Auditions - Pro Chefs

    43 minJan 29, 2026

    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.

  2. 2Auditions - Social Media Chefs

    43 minFeb 5, 2026

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

  3. 3Auditions - Home Chefs

    43 minFeb 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, with love. The home chefs must elevate their culinary skills to impress the judges and earn their chef whites.

  4. 4The Draft/Taco Party

    43 minFeb 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?

  5. 5Sea Monsters

    43 minFeb 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?

  6. 6Bowl in One

    43 minMar 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.

  7. 7Service, Please!

    Mar 12, 2026

    For the first time ever, the Great Room is transformed into a beautiful restaurant packed with hungry diners and 3 Michelin-starred VIP guests! Gordon, Nyesha and Richard lead their teams, grabbing, cooking and plating, and each team must create one course in a frenetic 40-minute cook. The team with the weakest course will cook against each other in the elimination, where, for one chef, their Next Level journey ends.

  8. 8Mini Gordon

    Mar 19, 2026Now viewing

    Much to the chefs' surprise, when Ramsay welcomes them back, it is Oscar, not Gordon, and this week's challenge is revealed as reimagining kids' classic dishes! The chefs must take these nostalgic flavors and elevate them into culinary masterpieces. It might sound simple, but it's not child's play as one more chef leaves the competition.

  9. 9Ale's Well That Ends Well

    Apr 2, 2026

    For the first time ever, the platform becomes a pub complete with beer taps! Proteins must be paired with perfectly poured beer to create delicious dishes. With a classic game of beer-pong in order to win more ingredients, whose dishes will be brew-tiful and whose will fall flat and send them home.

  10. 10Cowboy Cooking

    Apr 9, 2026

    The chefs take rustic ranch cooking to the next level.

  11. 11The In-Season Tournament

    Apr 16, 2026

    The stakes are higher than ever, because for the first time this season, the chefs are no longer competing on their teams. It's each person for themselves as they fight for their place on the top level. If they fail to cook the best dish in the top kitchen, they compete again in the middle kitchen. Fail there and it's down to the basement to cook one last meal that will make or break their place in the competition. Without a team to save them, who will make it through?

  12. 12Use Your Noodle

    Apr 23, 2026

    With only seven talented cooks remaining, the chefs must make a next level noodle dish that honors tradition while elevating this ingredient that is loved all over the world. The chefs are not only cooking to stay in the competition but also to win that priceless Time Token! One more chef leaves the competition

  13. 13A Toast to America’s 250th

    Apr 30, 2026

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

  14. 14The Ultimate Goal

    May 7, 2026

    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.

  15. 15Building a Legacy

    May 14, 2026

    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.

  16. 16The Final Level

    May 21, 2026

    Season finale.