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Watch Next Gen Chef (2025) Online

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Synopsis

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.

Episodes

Season 1

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1. The Entrance ExamNow viewing2025-09-1753mUpon arriving at the CIA, the chefs are split into teams and must create a menu inspired by culinary icons Anthony Bourdain, Julia Child and Paul Bocuse.
2. Global Food Test2025-09-1746mTo demonstrate their mastery of global cuisine, the chefs must craft family-style dishes specific to Asia, the Americas and the Mediterranean.
3. Core Creativity2025-09-1742mThey can dole out flavors, but can they take feedback? The chefs devise savory dishes using apples, and the judges introduce a game-changing twist.
4. Grading The Brigade2025-09-1742mThe chefs navigate curveball after curveball during the dinner service of nightmares as they run an elevated gastropub as a brigade for the first time.
5. Fast Casual Exam2025-09-1749mIn a two-part challenge, the chefs create fast casual dining menus — but only two winning concepts will launch and go head-to-head in the CIA cafeteria.
6. Baking the Grade2025-09-1740mThe heat is on as the chefs race to bake 36 portions of a treat using a culinary byproduct in just five hours. Christina Tosi joins as a guest judge.
7. Souffle Showdown2025-09-1750mIn the semifinals, the chefs must make a fine dining entrée and flex or fake their soufflé skills for guest judges Daniel Boulud and Kwame Onwuachi.
8. Graduation Day2025-09-2453mFor their last exam, the chefs must make a themed four-course meal for 70 VIP diners, including legendary chef Thomas Keller and CIA president Tim Ryan.

Cast

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

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FAQ

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Is Next Gen Chef available to watch online?

Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.

How many seasons does Next Gen Chef have?

Next Gen Chef has 1 season and 8 episodes.

When did Next Gen Chef first air?

Next Gen Chef first aired in 2025.

Is Next Gen Chef still running?

Yes, Next Gen Chef is an ongoing series.

What genre is Next Gen Chef?

Next Gen Chef is classified as Reality.