| 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 | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
| 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 is being renewed for a second season.[1]
The show features 24 chefs competing in eight 3-hour shifts to undertake a total of 24 challenges.[2] The challenges cover a wide range of culinary skills, such as speed, artistry, and elevation. 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 (season 1) or $75,000 cash (season 2).
| Series | Placement | Contestant | Time completion | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winner | Marcel Vigneron | 24 hours | 11 June 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 | 25 May 2025 |
| Runner-up | Bryan Voltaggio | |||
| Third Place | Stephanie Izard | 23 hours | ||
| Fourth Place | Nini Nguyen |
Andy Dehnart from Reality Blurred gave the show a C grade.[3]