Next Level Chef US Season 3 aired from 28th January 2024, there were 15 contestants.
The chefs compete to be named the Next Level Chef by competing in cookery challenges.
If the contestants do well they move up a level and when they perform poorly they drop levels.
The prize for the winner was mentorship by all three mentors and $250,000 cash.
In this season, the mentors were Gordon Ramsay, Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais.
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Alexandra Donnadio was a Home cook from Hillsborough Township, New Jersey.
She was mentored by Nyesha Arrington.
She was eliminated in episode 7 as her buffalo wings lacked flavour in the chicken.
After Next Level Chef, Alexandra did several pop up dinners and events.
She owned Iron & Oak Catering, with cooking on open fires being her speciality.
Alexandra was working at the Essex County Sheriff's Department as a Detective.
In 2025, she appeared on BBQ Brawl season 6 and got engaged to her partner Aaron.
Angela Pagan was a Professional Chef from Atlanta, Georgia.
She was mentored by Richard Blais.
She was eliminated in episode 10 as her lamb dish appeared to have two concepts.
After Next Level Chef, Angela is a personal chef.
She offers catering, private dining and meal planning.
Arceli Ari Pulido was a Professional Chef from Atlanta, Georgia.
She was mentored by Nyesha Arrington.
She was eliminated in episode 5 as her cod curry was overseasoned and her buttered chicken dish was fatty.
After Next Level Chef, Ari is a private chef.
She has done several pop up dinners.
Ari also shares food content on TikTok.
Chris Tzorin was a Professional Chef from Orange County, California.
He was mentored by Gordon Ramsay.
He was eliminated in episode 9 after his biscuit dough pizza is overcooked and lacks depth of flavour.
After Next Level Chef, Chris is a Personal Chef.
He offers a Luxury Personal Chef Experience.
Chris owns a food truck and offers gourmet meals.
He had previously appeared on Guy's Grocery Games and Cutthroat Kitchen.
Christina Miros was a Home Cook from Dumont, New Jersey.
She was mentored by Nyesha Arrington.
Christina was a Next Level Chef season 3 runner up, losing to Gabi.
After Next Level Chef, Christina is a private chef.
She does recipe development, events catering, meal kits and charcuterie boards.
Christina has hosted multiple pop up dinners.
Gabi Chappel was a Social Media Chef from Brooklyn, New York.
She was mentored by Gordon Ramsay.
Gabi was the Next Level Chef season 3 winner.
After Next Level Chef, Gabi is a private chef.
She offers pop up dinners and catering services.
Gabi also does recipe development and is a culinary educator.
She has TV shows on Bite called Gab’s Next Course and Top Shelf.
Izahya Thomas was a Social Media Chef from Miami, Florida.
He was mentored by Gordon Ramsay.
He was eliminated in episode 14 after his steak Pad Thai was deemed the worst by the judges.
After Next Level Chef, Izahya published cookbook Mouthful: Recipes That Will Make You Stuff Your Face.
He is a food content creator and his following has grown as he was a fan favorite.
Jordan Torrey was a Social Media Chef from Tampa, Florida.
He was mentored by Gordon Ramsay.
He was eliminated in episode 15 after making errors with his champagne based dish.
After Next Level Chef, Jordan has moved to Los Angeles.
He appeared on a on a cookery segment on Fox13 showcasing his Banh Mi Burger.
Jordan is a food content creator and shares recipes on social media.
Many of his videos feature other contestants from the show.
Lauren Smith was a Home Cook from Santa Monica, California.
She was mentored by Richard Blais.
She was eliminated in episode 8 as her lobster was undercooked.
After Next Level Chef, Lauren is a Private Chef.
She works on private jets and also works on yachts.
Lauren has catered events and hosted pop up dinners.
Mada Abdelhamid was a Home Cook from Los Angeles, California.
He was mentored by Nyesha Arrington.
He was eliminated in episode 13 after his shrimp risotto was deemed the worst by the judges.
After Next Level Chef, Mada is a personal trainer.
He is also a Vlogger on YouTube.
Mada is a content creator, posting fitness and food content on social media.
He was previously a personal trainer for Jason Momoa and is a former WWE wrestler.
Matt Auckland was a Social Media Chef from Ingleside, Illinois.
He was mentored by Richard Blais.
He was eliminated in episode 4 as his fish tacos had a bitter aftertaste and were branded as clunky.
After Next Level Chef, Matt is a food content creator and posts content on social media.
He has millions of followers across YouTube, TikTok and other social media platforms.
Nicole Renard was a Social Media Chef from Kennewick, Washington.
She was mentored by Richard Blais.
She was eliminated in episode 12 due to her dish being too fatty.
After Next Level Chef, Nicole has done several pop up dining events.
She is a food content creator and posts food content across multiple platforms.
Her and her husband welcomed a daughter in 2024.
Ryan 'Von' Smith was a Professional Chef from Scranton, Pennsylvania.
He was mentored by Nyesha Arrington.
He was eliminated in episode 11 after his chicken thigh was overcooked.
After Next Level Chef, Von owns a restaurant called Chef Von & Mom in Scranton.
The restaurant has excellent reviews.
Von was the 2024 World Rice champion.
In 2025, he was given a Community Leader Award.
Wendy Bess Chiu was a Home Cook from Sunnyvale, California.
She was mentored by Gordon Ramsay.
She was eliminated in episode 6 as her pork chop was tough and overcooked.
After Next Level Chef, Wendy is a private chef.
She offers meal prep services and events catering.
Wendy is also a food content creator.
Zach Laidlaw was a Professional Chef from Maui, Hawaii.
He was mentored by Richard Blais.
He was a Next Level Chef season 3 runner up, losing to Gabi.
After Next Level Chef, Zach is co-owner, Executive Chef and Vice President of Experiences at Hua Momona Farms.
He also owns Hua Momona Events, who provide events catering and host pop up dinners.
In July 2025, he appeared on Chopped.
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