- Status: Returning Series
- Genre: Reality
- Release: 2025
- Description: Forget "Top Chef"—there's a new culinary kingmaker in town. "Next Gen Chef" (2025) isn't just another cooking competition; it's a white-knuckle ride showcasing twenty-one exceptionally talented young chefs battling for a $500,000 prize at the hallowed Culinary Institute of America. With the charismatic Olivia Culpo, wine expert Carlton McCoy, and renowned chef Kelsey Barnard Clark at the helm, the judging is as sharp as the knives. The series masterfully captures the pressure cooker environment, revealing not just culinary prowess but also the emotional resilience required to succeed. Beyond the dazzling dishes, "Next Gen Chef" explores the human cost of ambition, leaving viewers both hungry and deeply moved. This is essential viewing for food lovers and anyone captivated by high-stakes competition.