Next Level Chef premiere preview: Gordon Ramsay raises the bar yet again

The highly anticipated Next Level Chef premiere sets the new year off in an exciting direction. While this FOX culinary competition looks to discover the next culinary superstar, the competition itself is what makes this food television show unique. And, hopefully it inspires viewers to appreciate that a great cook is more than just elevated ingredients.

For many people, watching food television is part entertainment and part inspiration. Although most home cooks will not step onto the kitchen line, these shows offer tips and tricks that can be applied in the home kitchen. From learning cooking techniques to discovering new ingredients, tha fast paced fun is almost a treasure trove of deliciousness.

While celebrity chefs like Gordon Ramsay, Richard Blais, and Nyesha Arrington impress with their culinary talents, those chefs have earned their accolades. Long before they stood at the pinnacle of success, they climbed that summit.

Although few people might think of Gordon Ramsay cooking in humble kitchen or the basement of the world’s finest kitchens, the truth is that few chefs start by expediting the pass. The food presented on a plate represents all the knowledge from years of struggle and success.

What lesson will be learned in the Next Level Chef premiere?

As shared by FOX, one of the ideas behind this show is to prove that a great chef is about creating amazing food regardless of the circumstances or ingredients. While people expect the most elegant meal from the finest kitchens, the reality is that some of the most memorable meals come from humble ingredients and less than pristine environments. The heart of the chef drives the flavor.

In the Next Level Chef premiere, the drive and determination of the competing chefs is on display. It is more than just looking to impress the judges or standing out in the crowd. There is a sense of pride and a willingness to get gritty. It is more than just winning the title and the prize. It is about proving their worth.

While there are many technical aspects to this competition, the blend of contestants sets this competition apart. As professional chefs compete again social media chefs and home cooks, the blend of competitors is inspiring. Although other culinary competitions have highlighted each group in their own right, this food television show proves that it is talent not title that matters.

As viewers watch the Next Level Chef premiere after NFL on FOX Doubleheader on Sunday, January 2, it hopefully inspires home cooks to better appreciate the food in the pantry and maybe that less than perfect kitchen. Even if there is not a ticking clock or Gordon Ramsay watching your ever move, the reality this competition pushes culinary competitions in a new direction.

Next Level Chef premiere airs on Sunday, January 2 at 8 p.m. EST after the NFL on FOX Doubleheader. Then, it makes its time period premiere on Wednesday, January 5.