Next Gen Chef
Next Gen Chef

Next Gen Chef

2025 1 Seasons 8 Episodes ⭐ 7.3 Reality

Twenty-one rising chefs vie to be crowned a generational talent and win $500,000 in this cutthroat competition set at the Culinary Institute of America.

Twenty-one rising chefs vie to be crowned a generational talent and win $500,000 in this cutthroat competition set at the Culinary Institute of America.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

The Entrance Exam

Upon arriving at the CIA, the chefs are split into teams and must create a menu inspired by culinary icons Anthony Bourd

EP 2

Global Food Test

To demonstrate their mastery of global cuisine, the chefs must craft family-style dishes specific to Asia, the Americas

EP 3

Core Creativity

They can dole out flavors, but can they take feedback? The chefs devise savory dishes using apples, and the judges intro

EP 4

Grading The Brigade

The chefs navigate curveball after curveball during the dinner service of nightmares as they run an elevated gastropub a

EP 5

Fast Casual Exam

In a two-part challenge, the chefs create fast casual dining menus — but only two winning concepts will launch and go

EP 6

Baking the Grade

The heat is on as the chefs race to bake 36 portions of a treat using a culinary byproduct in just five hours. Christina

EP 7

Souffle Showdown

In the semifinals, the chefs must make a fine dining entrée and flex or fake their soufflé skills for guest judges Dan

EP 8

Graduation Day

For their last exam, the chefs must make a themed four-course meal for 70 VIP diners, including legendary chef Thomas Ke

Popular Cast

Olivia Culpo
Olivia Culpo
Self - Host
Carlton McCoy
Carlton McCoy
Self - Judge
Kelsey Barnard Clark
Kelsey Barnard Clark
Self - Judge