24 in 24: Last Chef Standing
| 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Cooking |
| Starring | Michael Symon Esther Choi |
| Judges | Various |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 18 |
| Production | |
| Production company | Lando Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | Food Network |
| Release | April 14, 2024 – present |
24 in 24: Last Chef Standing is an American cooking competition show on the Food Network, hosted by Michael Symon and Esther Choi. It features 24 chefs who compete during a 24-hour period in eight shifts with 24 challenges.
The show was renewed for a second season,[1] which premiered in April 2025.[2]
The show was renewed for a third season, which is currently running in April 2026.
Format
The show features 24 chefs competing in eight 3-hour shifts to undertake a total of 24 challenges.[3] The challenges cover a wide range of culinary skills, and the order in which these skills are tested varies from one season to the next.
Some challenges award a cash prize to the winner, while others confer an advantage to be used later or allow one or more chefs to sit out in a "Break Room" for part or all of the current shift. The winner of the final challenge receives $50,000 cash and a trip to Hawaii valued at $24,000 (season 1), $75,000 cash (season 2), or $100,000 cash (season 3).
Winners
| Series | Placement | Contestant | Time completion | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winner | Marcel Vigneron | 24 hours | June 11, 2024 |
| Runner-up | Carlos Anthony | |||
| Third Place | Chris Oh | 23 hours and 15 minutes | ||
| Fourth Place | Mika Leon | 22 hours and 12 minutes | ||
| 2 | Winner | Jonathon Sawyer | 24 hours | May 25, 2025 |
| Runner-up | Bryan Voltaggio | |||
| Third Place | Stephanie Izard | 23 hours | ||
| Fourth Place | Nini Nguyen | |||
| 3 | Winner | Lee Anne Wong | 24 hours | May 31, 2026 |
| Runner-Up | Alex Stupak | |||
| Third Place | Christina Miros | 23 hours and 15 minutes | ||
| Fourth Place | Viet Pham | 21 hours and 55 minutes |
Reception
Andy Dehnart from Reality Blurred gave the show a C grade.[4]
References
- ↑ Maas, Jennifer (May 7, 2024). "24 in 24: Last Chef Standing Renewed for Season 2 at Food Network Ahead of First Finale". variety.com. Variety. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ↑ Maas, Jennifer (March 12, 2025). "'24 in 24: Last Chef Standing' Sets Season 2 Premiere at Food Network as New A-List Chef Contestants Revealed (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
- ↑ Maas, Jennifer (February 29, 2024). "Food Network Sets 24-Hours-Straight Cooking Competition 'Last Chef Standing' Hosted by Michael Symon and Esther Choi". variety.com. Variety. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ↑ Dehnart, Andy (April 16, 2024). "24 in 24: Last Chef Standing was exhausting in its premiere". reality blurred. Retrieved April 29, 2024.