Hell's Kitchen season 23: release date and everything we know

Promo image of Gordon Ramsay in Hell's Kitchen season 23

Gordon Ramsay, Hell's Kitchen (Image credit: Fox)

Gordon Ramsay has become a staple of fall television and we're thrilled that Hell's Kitchen season 23 will be the cornerstone of Fox's culinary lineup in the 2024-2025 TV season.

Fresh off of MasterChef season 14 and Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars season 2, which featured guest judge Lisa Vanderpump, Ramsay is back for another round of devilish fun in the kitchen.

This season's theme is "Head Chefs Only," which means that everyone is an alpha chef and they'll be bringing some extra spice to Gordon Ramsay's kitchen.

Here's what we know about Hell's Kitchen season 23.

Next episode of Hell's Kitchen season 23

Hell's Kitchen season 23 airs Thursdays at 8 pm ET/PT on Fox. The series premiered September 26.

Here's what we know about the next new episode airing November 21:

Hell's Kitchen season 23 episode 9: "Lonely in the Kitchen"
"The chefs are challenged with starting their own individual dishes before leaving the kitchen one-by-one; it is up to the remaining lonely chefs to complete their own dishes and also their fellow contestant's dishes using only verbal cues."

As of this writing, there is no release date for the show in the UK, but as that information becomes available we'll have it for you right here.

Hell's Kitchen season 23 airs on Fox, which is included with most cable providers. If you've cut the cord, you can access the channel through live TV streaming providers like FuboTV, Hulu Plus with Live TV, Sling TV and YouTube TV.

The latest episodes of Hell's Kitchen are available to stream the day after they air live on Hulu. Additionally, past seasons of the show are also on the platform.

Hell's Kitchen season 23 episode guide

Hell's Kitchen season 23 episode 1: "Eighteen contestants set out to impress Chef Ramsay in the Signature Dish Challenge before embarking on their first dinner service."

Hell's Kitchen season 23 episode 2: "The Flame Game"
"When the punishment pass is introduced to the chefs, the pressure is on to deliver; a fiery flambé challenge."

Hell's Kitchen season 23 episode 3: "Shucking Hell"
"The chefs face a seafood showdown where only one team can reign supreme."

Hell's Kitchen season 23 episode 4: "In a Pickle"
"Chef Dan Barber joins chef Ramsay to judge the chef's pickling challenge."

Hell's Kitchen season 23 episode 5: "Homesick in Hell"
"The chefs are challenged with putting together some fabulous burgers using an assortment of wild ingredients thrown their way by chef Ramsay."

Hell's Kitchen season 23 episode 6: "Hell on Wheels"
"The chefs are feeling the heat. When faced with a pasta challenge judged by pasta experts and owners of the critically acclaimed Don Angie, Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli, the pasta-bilities are endless. Then, one team dishes out a stellar dinner service while the other must face Chef Ramsay's wrath."

Hell's Kitchen season 23 episode 7: "Harmony in Hell"
"The Yale Whiffenpoofs singing group perform; the chefs must model their expertise and work in harmony for their next challenge...balancing an array of ingredients to create a dish that really sings."

Hell's Kitchen season 23 episode 8: "Get a Clue!"
"In a secret ingredient challenge that demands collaboration, some chefs brilliantly craft a culinary masterpiece, while others struggle to find their footing."

Hell's Kitchen season 23 plot

Here's the official synopsis of this season of Hell's Kitchen season 23 from Fox:

"Gordon Ramsay returns in an all-new season of Hell’s Kitchen, themed 'Head Chefs Only!' Thanks to the culinary boom of the last 30 years, good chefs have more skills in their arsenal than ever before. But Chef Ramsay knows one critical skill for a great chef remains elusive and rare: leadership. And Chef Ramsay is looking for the ultimate leader to fill a very special position in his empire.

"So, for this historic season, filmed for the first time on the East Coast at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, where one of Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen restaurants is located, Chef Ramsay is focusing his search on one specific group: Head Chefs Only! This talented crop of chefs will come from all ages, backgrounds, culinary specialties, and restaurant types. But whether that restaurant is a tiny mom-and-pop shop or sports a large fine-dining brigade, these chefs are used to calling the shots. Line cooks need not apply. And with such proven leaders in his kitchen, Chef Ramsay is setting the bar higher than ever before. The challenges…tougher. The opinions… stronger. The drama…louder. These alpha head chefs will battle it out in the ultimate ego blender to prove they have the culinary skills and leadership mettle to command Chef Ramsay’s kitchen."

Hell's Kitchen season 23 cast

Gordon Ramsay will be back as host of Hell’s Kitchen season 23. Here's his bio from Fox: "Scottish by birth, Gordon Ramsay was brought up in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, and trained with some of the world’s leading chefs, such as Albert Roux and Marco Pierre White in London, and Guy Savoy and Joël Robuchon in France.

"In 1993, Ramsay became chef of Aubergine in London, which, within three years, was awarded two Michelin stars. In 1998, at the age of 31, Ramsay set up his first wholly owned and namesake restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, which quickly received the most prestigious accolade in the culinary world – three Michelin stars. Today, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay is London’s longest-running restaurant to hold this award, and Ramsay is one of only four chefs in the U.K. to maintain three stars."

We don't have much information about the chefs lined up to compete in season 23, but here are their names: