Get ready for “Yes, Chef!”, a new competition cooking series co-hosted by Martha Stewart and José Andrés. Premiering on NBC on April 28 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, it features 12 talented chefs who struggle with ego and intensity. The series aims to help them overcome personal issues through culinary challenges. Each episode includes a Main Challenge highlighting leadership skills, with one chef named Most Valuable Chef (MVC) who competes in a decisive cook-off. The winner receives a $250,000 prize. Stream episodes on Peacock the following day. Tune in for a blend of humor, tough love, and culinary action.
Get your knives ready and aprons on, Yes, Chef! is just around the corner. This exciting new cooking competition series, co-hosted and judged by Martha Stewart and José Andrés, showcases 12 chefs who are in dire need of some humility before they can truly shine.
Will these chefs learn to stand down, boost their confidence, and manage their egos, or will the pressure of the kitchen be too overwhelming?
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Continue reading to discover when and where you can watch this thrilling new series on NBC.
What time does Yes, Chef! premiere tonight, Monday, April 28, 2025?
Yes, Chef! premieres on NBC tonight, Monday, April 28, 2025, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, following The Voice. You can stream the episode the following day on Peacock.
Who’s competing in the Yes, Chef! premiere episode?
With large egos and fiery tempers, 12 chefs have been nominated by their peers and loved ones, who believe this competition could help soften their rough edges and unleash their true potential.
The chefs competing in Yes, Chef! Season 1 are:
- Emily Brubaker | Carlsbad, CA
- Julia Chebotar | New York City, NY
- Michelle Francis | Santa Monica, CA
- Lee Frank | South Berwick, ME
- Torrece “Chef T” Gregoire | Bristol, VA
- Zain Ismail | Los Angeles, CA
- Jake Lawler | Madison, WI
- Ronny Miranda | Oakland, CA
- Christopher Morales | Melbourne, FL
- Petrina Peart | Cheyenne, WY
- Peter Richardson | Islip Terrace, NY
- Katsuji Tanabe | Raleigh, NC
For more information about these talented chefs, check out their complete bios in our competitor breakdown on NBC Insider.
What is Yes, Chef! about?
Yes, Chef! is a culinary competition series that challenges 12 skilled chefs with the ultimate test. Although they possess natural talent, personal issues such as egos, intensity, stubbornness, or short tempers often hinder their success.
Enter: Martha Stewart and José Andrés.
With a mix of humor and tough love, José and Martha will mentor the chefs through weekly culinary challenges aimed at addressing their personal shortcomings. In this showdown, chefs must showcase not only their culinary skills but also the right mindset to survive until the end.
Each episode consists of two challenges, kicking off with the Main Challenge, a team-based exercise designed to evaluate their leadership abilities. José and Martha will select the winning team, and one chef from either team will be honored as that episode’s Most Valuable Chef. This MVC will then engage in a cook-off and face an important decision that could significantly affect who is eliminated that week.
The chef who thrives under pressure, impressing with both their culinary creations and teamwork while improving their behavior under Martha and José’s supervision, will win the grand prize of $250,000, sponsored by the granola brand Purely Elizabeth.
Where to watch Yes, Chef!
New episodes of Yes, Chef! will air on Monday nights on NBC starting April 28 and will be available for streaming the next day on Peacock.