Next Level Chef -

: Each mentor selects five chefs to build a diverse team of five.

Once drafted, the teams immediately face their first thematic challenges, which test their ability to work under the mentors' direct guidance: Next Level Chef

Contestants typically compete in three audition rounds categorized by their backgrounds: , Social Media Chefs , and Home Chefs . Only five chefs from each category (a total of 15) secure a spot in the draft. : Each mentor selects five chefs to build