Mistie Knight

The final three chefs have made it to the final round of the competition and have proven that they have what it takes to claim the title of Next Level Chef champion. But first, they must create an outstanding three-course meal in just 90 minutes. With the guidance of a mentor at every level of the Next Level Chef kitchen, the chefs must deliver nothing less of excellence in their final test.

This week, the chefs will work together to create a cohesive five course meal, with the help of a few surprise sous-chefs. To succeed in this challenge, the chefs must count on one another’s culinary and communication skills.

With the momentum on Team Gordon’s side, the remaining chefs are eager to show off their cooking techniques. Whether they are tasked with ‘oven roasting,’ ‘steaming,’ or ‘deep frying,’ these chefs are up for the challenge.

The chefs make the beloved on-the-go Japanese dish, ramen, in a fast-paced environment. To embody the culture of eating ramen in a hurry, the mentors challenge the chefs to make the most impressive ramen dish while reaching from a fast moving platform that continues moving up and down each level throughout the entire challenge.

For the first time in the competition, the chefs are no longer working on teams and must survive the next cooking challenge all on their own. The remaining chefs start the heated Next Level in-season tournament at the top level using the best ingredients. Based on their performance, the chefs are either safe and advance in the competition or keep cooking on levels below them with the risk of elimination.

The remaining chefs are tasked with cooking Cajun and New Orleans inspired dishes that blend southern flare with French influence. The chef who creates the best dish will receive a coveted time token that gives them a major advantage in the next challenge.