Ready to cook on 'Next Level Chef'? How to join the cast and face chef Gordon Ramsay

Your home cooking might draw raves, but is it good enough to impress Gordon Ramsay?

There’s only one way to know for sure – by joining the cast of "Next Level Chef."Ramsay, the well-known chef, producer and host known for reality cooking shows such as "Kitchen Nightmares", "Hell’s Kitchen" and "MasterChef USA," doesn’t shy away from telling the truth. The same holds true on "Next Level Chef."

If you think you have what it takes to earn Ramsay’s praise, why not test your skill on "Next Level Chef"?

Here’s how to join the cast, plus info on the season 3 finale, when season 4 might start and how to watch and stream past episodes.

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How do you join the cast of 'Next Level Chef'?

Joining the "Next Level Chef" cast is as easy as visiting its casting website — and then completing a 71-step application after entering your birthday.

Prospective cast members must share their name and contact information, social media profile links, certify they have a valid passport and affirm they are available for up to four straight weeks.

The application form also requires hopeful contestants to describe their worst cooking experiences, professional cooking experience and signature dishes.

When is the season 3 finale for 'Next Level Chef'?

The season 3 finale for "Next Level Chef" airs on Fox on May 9. The episode, titled "The Final Level," begins at 8 p.m. ET.

How to watch and stream 'Next Level Chef'

New episodes air on Fox. You can also watch past episodes on the Fox website.

Fans can stream "Next Level Chef" episodes on Hulu, Tubi, Spectrum On Demand and other streaming services.

Will there be a 'Next Level Chef' season 4?

Fox approved seasons 3 and 4 of "Next Level Chef" at the same time, according to the Studio Ramsay Global website.

When will season 4 air?

Based on previous seasons, the fourth season of "Next Level Chef" will likely begin airing in late January or early-to-mid February 2025.

The season 2 premiere happened on Feb. 12, 2023, while season 3 debuted on Jan. 28, 2024.

How does 'Next Level Chef work?

Making it through the casting process is just the first test on "Next Level Chef."

The cooking competition sees chefs working in a three-tiered kitchen creating dishes to impress Ramsay and fellow professional chefs Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais.

Ingredients for the challenges descend through each level of the kitchen on a platform, starting at the top before ending at the bottom floor. The teams at each level have 30 seconds to choose ingredients (the selection at the bottom is not as robust as at the top).

From there the teams cook dishes with the aim of avoiding elimination by impressing Ramsay, Arrington and Blais.

How much does the 'Next Level Chef' winner make?

The grand prize for the season 3 winner is $250,000, according to Parade.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Ready to cook on 'Next Level Chef'? Here's how to join the cast