Culinary competition has been around for centuries, but the thought of a recurring contest hadn’t really occurred to anyone until 1987 when the Bocuse d’Or put chefs from around the world up against one another.
The idea sparked inspiration in television for shows like Iron Chef, Ready Steady Cook, and Top Chef.
Today, these competitions not only test the chef’s abilities but throw in various curve balls to emulate the chaos that chefs worldwide might face.
Nothing is guaranteed regarding ingredients, time, and the necessary tools for making every recipe.
Very few shows exemplify the raw ability of a chef, no matter the circumstance, better than Next Level Chef.