Forget MasterChef Junior—Gordon Ramsay’s newest series, Next Level Teen, is raising the stakes for young chefs in a way that’s never been done before.
Contestants are aged 14 to 18. But don’t expect cuddly encouragement. Ramsay treats these kids like professionals—and they’re cooking in the same high-pressure arenas as adults.
The twist? These teens run full-service kitchens in high schools, serving classmates and teachers every day. Cameras follow their real-world hustle: prepping meals before calculus class, taking inventory during lunch break, and facing cafeteria chaos with the precision of seasoned pros.
“There’s no babysitting here,” Ramsay says. “If they can handle TikTok fame, they can handle a ticket printer.”
The contestants are fierce—and surprisingly cutthroat. Alliances form, menus clash, and rivalries simmer.
Ramsay mentors them closely, but without sugar-coating. “I expect greatness,” he tells them. “Not excuses.”
The show is more than just competition—it’s a wake-up call about what Gen Z can do in the kitchen, and who the next culinary leaders might be.
