Netflix has a new line of programming on everyone’s favorite subject – food. The streamer is cooking up some programs ranging from a brand-new culinary competition to the return of beloved food-focused series, there’s something for everyone on the menu. Coming up Netflix will introduce programs “Next Gen Chef,” “Is It Cake?” with a triple helping of themed seasons – “Is It Cake? Halloween,” “Is It Cake? Holiday Season 2,” and an “Is It Cake? Valentines” special and the return of “Dinner Time Live with David Chang.”

Next Gen Chef
Series Premiere Date: Fall 2025
Synopsis: Inside the world’s most prestigious culinary school, 21 of America’s hottest young chefs, under the age of 30, compete in a one-of-a-kind competition. The Culinary Institute of America has set a rigorous gauntlet of tests to find who is worthy of being crowned the leading chef of the next generation.
Executive Producers: Dan Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz, Nan Strait, Dan Volpe, Pip Wells and Tina Nicotera Bachmann for Alfred Street Industries; Michael Simkin, Erik Osterholm and Carrie Kaylor of Ultra Boom Media; LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson and Philip Byron of Fulwell Entertainment; Dr. Tim Ryan of the Culinary Institute of America
Production Companies: Alfred Street Industries, UltraBoom Media and Fulwell Entertainment
Format: Unscripted Series, 8×45-min episodes

Dinner Time Live with David Chang Season 3
Series Premiere Date: August 2025
Synopsis: Chef David Chang says, “99% of all cooking on television and social media is a lie,” and now he’s ready to show how it’s really done – live and unfiltered. From his kitchen in downtown Los Angeles, David creates a customized dining experience in real time for his celebrity friends with no swap-outs, no stylists, and no edits. It’s real cooking – mistakes and all. With co-host Chris Ying a.k.a. “The Voice of the Internet” lending his trademark insight and levity, this season invites viewers into the kitchen with a new offering, real-time interaction – including live Q&As and audience-driven decisions.
Executive Producers: David Chang, Chris Ying, Christopher Chen, Noelle Cornelio, Showrunner Brandon Monk, Jesse Ignatovic, Evan Prager and Dan Norris
Production Companies: Majordomo Media and Den of Thieves
Format: LIVE weekly
Previous guests include: Aziz Ansari, Lily Collins, Terry Crews, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Hannah Gadsby, Nikki Glaser, Tony Hale, Tony Hawk, Gabriel Iglesias, Lil Jon, Rashida Jones, Wiz Khalifa, Jo Koy, Bobby Lee, Ralph Macchio, Joe Manganiello, Joel McHale, John Mulaney, Mandy Moore, Ashley Park, Seth Rogen, Maya Rudolph, Iliza Shlesinger, Sarah Silverman, Sofia Vergara, Steven Yeun and more.

Is It Cake? Halloween
Series Premiere Date: Fall 2025
Synopsis: Is It Cake? returns for a special Halloween season with Mikey Day and nine of the best hyper-realistic cake artists around! These talented new bakers try to trick celebrity judges with their spooktacular realistic cakes as they compete in a do-or-die competition to take home their share of the prize pot and the title of Is It Cake? Halloween champion! With tricks and treats at every turn, these frighteningly realistic cakes will leave you asking the ultimate question… Is It Cake?
Host: Mikey Day
Executive Producers: Dan Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz, Nan Strait, Dan Volpe, Andrew Wallace, Cat Sullivan
Production Company: Alfred Street Industries

Is It Cake? Holiday Season 2
Series Premiere Date: Winter 2025
Synopsis: Is It Cake? Holiday returns for another festive season with Mikey Day and six All-Star cake artists! Three Is It Cake alum and three baking heavy hitters try to fool celebrity judges with their incredible hyper-realistic cakes. Each episode, the bakers will compete for their share of the $75,000 prize pot and a coveted spot in the finale. This holiday season the stakes, the bakes, and the cakes are better than ever!
Host: Mikey Day
Executive Producers: Dan Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz, Nan Strait, Dan Volpe, Andrew Wallace
Production Company: Alfred Street Industries

Is It Cake? Valentines
Series Premiere Date: February 2026
Synopsis: Cupid’s arrow has struck the Is It Cake kitchen for the first-ever Is It Cake? Valentines special! Three baking couples of master cake artists compete. Together, they tackle ALL NEW games, craft swoonworthy cakes, and attempt to fool the judges and each other! AND for the first time in Is It Cake history, there are games just for the viewer! With hearts pounding and money on the line, these couples are in for the sweetest date night of their lives!
Host: Mikey Day
Executive Producers: Dan Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz, Nan Strait, Dan Volpe, Andrew Wallace
Production Company: Alfred Street Industries