Hells Kitchen Season 18: Dive into the thrilling world of culinary competition

Hell’s Kitchen Season 18, also known as "Hell’s Kitchen: Rookies vs. Veterans," premiered on September 28, 2018, on FOX, and concluded on February 8, 2019. This season introduced a unique twist: it pitted eight rookies (chefs with no prior Hell’s Kitchen experience) against eight veteran contestants who had previously competed but didn’t win. Chef Gordon Ramsay returned as host, along with sous-chefs Christina Wilson and James "Jocky" Petrie, and maître d' Marino Monferrato.

The competition was fierce, featuring team-based challenges and dinner services designed to test the chefs’ culinary skills, leadership, and endurance. In the finale, Ariel Contreras-Fox, who had previously competed in Season 6, emerged as the winner. She was awarded the position as head chef at Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen Restaurant at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, along with a cash prize.

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FAQ

Q: Who won Hell’s Kitchen Season 18?

A: Ariel Contreras-Fox won the season, earning the role of head chef at Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen Restaurant at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Q: What was the theme of Hell’s Kitchen Season 18?

A: The theme was "Rookies vs. Veterans," featuring new contestants competing against past participants.

Q: Where was Hell’s Kitchen Season 18 filmed?

A: The show was filmed at the Hell’s Kitchen set in Los Angeles, California.

Q: How many episodes are in Hell’s Kitchen Season 18?

A: There are 16 episodes in this season.

Q: Who were the sous-chefs and maître d’ for Season 18?

A: Christina Wilson and James “Jocky” Petrie served as sous-chefs, and Marino Monferrato was the maître d’.