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Next Level Chef Season 5

What is next level chef season 5?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Premiere date January 29, 2026[1]
Finale date May 21, 2026[1]
Network Fox[1]
Winner Darian Bryan[1]
Episodes 15[1]
Prize $250,000 and the title of Next Level Chef[2]

Next Level Chef season 5 is the fifth season of the American culinary reality competition series *Next Level Chef*, which aired on Fox from January 29 to May 21, 2026, and was won by Darian Bryan.

Context

Next Level Chef season 5 is the fifth season of the American culinary reality competition series *Next Level Chef*, airing on Fox [1]. The season premiered on January 29, 2026, and concluded on May 21, 2026 [1]. Gordon Ramsay returned as host and mentor, with Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais also returning as mentors [1]. The season was renewed on February 27, 2025, as part of renewals for seasons 5 and 6 [1]. The competition consisted of 15 episodes [1], and the prize was $250,000 and the title of Next Level Chef [2]. Darian Bryan was the winner [1].

Documented claims

  • Gordon Ramsay returned as host and mentor. [1]
  • Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais returned as mentors. [1]
  • The season was renewed on February 27, 2025, as part of renewals for seasons 5 and 6. [1]

Questions and answers

Who won Next Level Chef season 5?

Darian Bryan won the season [1].

When did Next Level Chef season 5 premiere?

It premiered on January 29, 2026 [1].

Who were the mentors on Next Level Chef season 5?

Gordon Ramsay, Nyesha Arrington, and Richard Blais were the mentors [1].

Sources

  1. Next Level Chef Season 5: Christian Alquiza Eliminated After Burger Challenge — yahoo.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. 'Next Level Chef' Season 5 will be 'faster and more ... - FOX 5 Atlanta — fox5atlanta.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment