24 in 24: Last Chef Standing

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24 in 24: Last Chef Standing
GenreCooking
Starring Michael Symon
Esther Choi
JudgesVarious
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes16
Production
Production companyLando Entertainment
Original release
Network Food Network
ReleaseApril 14, 2024 (2024-04-14) 
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.

Contents

The show was renewed for a second season, [1] which premiered in April 2025. [2]

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: speed, adaptability, resourcefulness, teamwork, artistry, risk taking, simplicity, and elevation. The order of the shifts vary between the seasons, but the first (speed) and last (elevation) remain the same.

Some challenges award a cash prize to the winner, while others confer an advantage to be used later or allow a chef to sit out in a "Break Room" until the beginning of the next shift. The winner of the final challenge receives $50,000 cash and a trip to Hawaii valued at $24,000 (season 1) or $75,000 cash (season 2).

Winners

SeriesPlacementContestantTime completionDate
1 Winner Marcel Vigneron 24 hours11 June 2024
Runner-upCarlos Anthony
Third PlaceChris Oh23 hours and 15 minutes
Fourth PlaceMika Leon22 hours and 12 minutes
2 WinnerJonathon Sawyer24 hours25 May 2025
Runner-up Bryan Voltaggio
Third Place Stephanie Izard 23 hours
Fourth Place Nini Nguyen

Reception

Andy Dehnart from Reality Blurred gave the show a C grade. [4]

References

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Dehnart, Andy (April 16, 2024). "24 in 24: Last Chef Standing was exhausting in its premiere". reality blurred. Retrieved April 29, 2024.