Throughout the season, the three teams have had their highs and lows as they cooked in the three kitchens. In Next Level Chef Season 4 episode 9, it is every chef for themselves. Who will survive this epic mass challenge?
It is the time in Next Level Chef where team safety disappears like the smoke released from a cloche. For the first time, all the remaining chefs will participate in one epic platform grab. Could this scenario see a top contender face elimination?
FOX graciously gave FoodSided this exclusive clip for Next Level Chef Season 4 episode 9, “The Thunderdome.”
As seen in this clip, it is the first time that all the chefs will be competing at once. If everyone thought that the platform was chaotic before, this moment takes the pressure to the extreme.
Time and again, the platform either makes a dish or sends a chef down a difficult path. Being able to think quickly and compose an idea in seconds is key to doing well in this food television show. Everyone should be able to execute a well-cooked dish, but making something out of a bad platform grab is quite difficult.
Given that team safety has been eliminated, some chefs could see their fate change in an instant. There have been a few occasions where a truly bad dish was saved by a tremendous one. Now, there is no place to hide.
The bigger obstacle with this challenge is the elimination aspect. The chefs who plummet to the basement for the final cook will be facing the utmost pressure. It can cause a favorite chef to make silly mistakes. The warped pans and dull knives are not the issue. The lack of clarity with the platform grab and not composing a smart dish will get one chef sent home.
At this point in the competition, all the chefs are strong. Even the social media chefs have found a way to manage their time. Staying calm under pressure will be key to surviving the Thunderdome.
Which chef will see their Next Level Chef dream fall from their grasp? Be sure to watch Next Level Chef Season 4 episode 9, “Thunderdome,” Thursday, April 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX. Episodes can be streamed the next day on Hulu.