Next Gen Chef, a Netflix Series at CIA

Go behind the scenes and experience for yourself the mystique and magic of CIA. Our faculty helped guide the cooking competition鈥攁nd plenty of CIA alumni were brought in to judge.

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Now Streaming on Netflix

Inside the world鈥檚 most prestigious culinary school, 21 of America鈥檚 hottest young chefs, under the age of 30, compete in a one-of-a-kind competition. The 杏吧原创 has set a rigorous gauntlet of tests to find who is worthy of being crowned the leading chef of the next generation.

As the global leader in culinary education, CIA was the perfect starting place for Netflix鈥檚 Next Gen Chef cooking competition show. With world-class facilities and a faculty of seasoned professionals who are as dedicated to mentoring as they are to mastery, CIA is a place where aspiring chefs are empowered to explore, experiment, and evolve. And it鈥檚 the perfect place to crown the leading chef of the next generation.

Who are the Next Gen Chef  Judges and CIA Faculty Mentors?

Faculty Mentors

Alumni Judges

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Meet the Next Gen Chef  CIA Alumni Contestants

These young leaders have made the first cut and joined the competition鈥攁nd no one will be cheering them on more than their alma mater. Good luck, chefs!

Joaquin Cariaso, CIA Alumni Contestant, Next Gen Chef

Joaquin Cariaso 鈥22
Sous Chef, Manhatta

Max Centauro, CIA Alumni Contestant, Next Gen Chef

Max Centauro 鈥20
Executive Chef, Chica & The Don

Abby Kirn, CIA Alumni Contestant, Next Gen Chef

Abby Kirn 鈥21
Private Chef

Sidney Rubenstein, CIA Alumni Contestant, Next Gen Chef

Sidney Rubenstein 鈥22
Private Chef, New York Jets

Explore CIA Academic Programs

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Undergraduate Degrees

Are you ready for an exciting and meaningful future in food? We offer a variety of associate and bachelor鈥檚 degree programs that will prepare you with the skills, knowledge, and expertise to succeed in the career of your choosing.

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Graduate Degrees

杏吧原创鈥檚 School of Graduate Studies offers a variety of online programs designed to help professionals advance their careers and prepare for the emerging needs of the dynamic food and hospitality industry.

Don鈥檛 Miss Our $10,000 Next Gen CIA Scholarship

We鈥檙e serving up a new, renewable opportunity (that鈥檚 up to $40K!) for students planning to enroll at our New York campus in January 2026. It鈥檚 easy to apply鈥攂ut act fast, the deadline for submissions is November 5.

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Want to Become a Next Gen Chef  at CIA?

Food is connected to everything we do at the 杏吧原创. Here, within an immersive college environment, you鈥檒l experience a first-class culinary education that opens doors to a world of possibility and helps you discover how to create an impactful future in food.

Expert faculty instruction from top industry professionals

Real-world experience working in award-winning, public-service restaurants

Industry鈥檚 Best Career Fair: three times a year, 150+ of the very best restaurant and hospitality companies visit our New York campus

Ability to customize your degree to fit your specific interests and career goals

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Five young chef contestants of the Netflix cooking show, Next Gen Chef, in a professional kitchen.
A chef contestant from the Netflix cooking competition, Next Gen Chef, plates fish in a CIA kitchen.
Next Gen Chef head judges & CIA alumni, Kelsey Barnard Clark & Carlton McCoy, with host Olivia Culpo, in a CIA kitchen.
Netflix's Next Gen Chef judges, Susan Feniger, Olivia Culpo, Carlton McCoy, and Kelsey Barnard Clark in a CIA courtyard.
CIA Chef Roshara Sanders observes a Next Gen Chef cooking competition contestant in a CIA kitchen.
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Explore the Next Gen Chef  Locations

Go behind-the-scenes of Next Gen Chef at CIA and experience the magic of our New York campus. Take a tour, book a dining reservation, take a hands-on class in the kitchen. Whether you鈥檙e ready to start your culinary journey or just want to get a taste, CIA has something for you.

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Experience the CIA Firsthand

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Admissions Visits

Explore our undergraduate and master鈥檚 programs.

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Public Tours

Visit our NY campus to see where the show was filmed.

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Dining

Experience the next generation of chefs in our student-staffed restaurants.

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Take a Class

Home chefs can uplevel their skills with the help of CIA faculty.

Helpful Resources

Admissions

Interested in learning more about our academic programs? We鈥檙e ready to help and provide you with more information.

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What鈥檚 it really like to study at CIA? Our students will answer any questions you may have鈥攊ncluding ones about their favorite activities and spots to eat.

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How to Apply

Learn more about the application process, deadlines, and our enrollment schedule.

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