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Next Level Chef

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

Formulaic cooking contest has profanity, mentorship.

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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

Community Reviews

age 12+

Based on 3 parent reviews

age 5+

Chefs should stay out of it!

I really love this show but i can only give it 4 stars. I did this because the show don't seem fair. The latest winner Tucker is a great chef, but we will never know how good she really was because Gordan kept telling her what to do most of the time. When you tell someone their possible mistakes or throw salt in their water while their cooking, of course they may have a better chance. I think telling them what to do should be forbidden in a competition. Made me very upset! 😡
age 18+

Top level chef

Not one judge on top level chef is a top 20 chef in America sad.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (3 ):
Kids say (1 ):

This formulaic cooking competition features Gordon Ramsay offering his well-known brand of high-tempered, foul-mouthed commentary. Meanwhile, co-stars Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais, each very successful chefs in their own right, play a major role in the contest, and add lots of flair. But the overall show also underscores their belief in the fact that anyone, regardless of their culinary starting points, or the quality of their kitchens, can succeed at being an outstanding chef if they are willing to listen to mentors, and commit to learning and working hard. As a result, the chefs offer constructive support, and celebrate the winners and the losers. For those who like cooking competition shows, Next Level Chef will be entertaining.

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