What is the "Next Level Baker" competition?

The "Next Level Baker" competition is a new three-week special event cooking series premiering in December 2025, where bakers are challenged to create eye-popping festive holiday treats under the mentorship of celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay, Carla Hall, and Candace Nelson.

Who are the judges on "Next Level Baker"?

The judges on "Next Level Baker" are Gordon Ramsay, Carla Hall, and Candace Nelson, who will also serve as co-mentors to the diverse group of home, professional, and social media bakers competing for the $25,000 grand prize and a HexClad prize package.

What is the prize for winning "Next Level Baker"?

The winner of the "Next Level Baker" competition will receive a $25,000 cash prize and a HexClad prize package.

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Culinary Superstars Mentor Bakers in Festive Holiday Showdown

10 Oct

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Summary

Gordon Ramsay, Carla Hall, and Candace Nelson to mentor bakers
$25,000 prize and HexClad package for the winner
Three-week special event series premieres on December 4, 2025

Culinary Superstars Mentor Bakers in Festive Holiday Showdown

On December 4, 2025, a new three-week special event cooking competition series called "Next Level Baker" will premiere on Fox, Fox One, and Next Day Hulu. The series will feature celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay, Carla Hall, and Candace Nelson as co-mentors, guiding a diverse group of home, professional, and social media bakers through the challenge of creating eye-popping festive holiday delights.

Ramsay scoured the country to find the best bakers, from different backgrounds and levels of expertise, to compete for the grand prize of $25,000 and a HexClad prize package. Hall and Nelson will take the bakers under their wings, sharing their expertise and helping them elevate their holiday baking skills.

The series is produced by Studio Ramsay on behalf of Studio Ramsay Global and BiggerStage, with Ramsay and Matt Cahoon serving as executive producers. This special event promises to be a must-watch for holiday baking enthusiasts, as the three culinary superstars guide the contestants towards the ultimate festive baking triumph.