Next Gen Chef
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From fast casual to fine dining, rising chefs dish out bold flavors for a panel of VIP judges and culinary greats in this one-of-a-kind competition.
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
8 episodes
E01
The Entrance Exam
Wed, Sep 17 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000
53 min
Upon 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.
E02
Global Food Test
Wed, Sep 17 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000
46 min
To demonstrate their mastery of global cuisine, the chefs must craft family-style dishes specific to Asia, the Americas and the Mediterranean.
E03
Core Creativity
Wed, Sep 17 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000
42 min
They can dole out flavors, but can they take feedback? The chefs devise savory dishes using apples, and the judges introduce a game-changing twist.
E04
Grading The Brigade
Wed, Sep 17 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000
42 min
The chefs navigate curveball after curveball during the dinner service of nightmares as they run an elevated gastropub as a brigade for the first time.
E05
Fast Casual Exam
Wed, Sep 17 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000
49 min
In 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.
E06
Baking the Grade
Wed, Sep 17 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000
40 min
The 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.
E07
Souffle Showdown
Wed, Sep 17 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000
50 min
In 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.
E08
Graduation Day
Wed, Sep 24 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000
54 min
For 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.