The Brief "Next Level Chef" returns for Season 5 with 24 chefs competing for a $250,000 grand prize. ‘Next Level Chef’ Season 5Big picture view:Amongst the competitors are groups of eight chefs from different categories: Professional, Social Media and Home. "Next Level Chef" Season 5 returns Jan. 29 on FOX. ‘Next Level Chef’ Season 5: What’s newDig deeper:Arrington and Blais said the new season of "Next Level Chef" will feature new challenges and some nonstop platform grabs. Contestants compete on "Next Level Chef" Season 5.