Why Netflix is rewriting ‘Culinary Class Wars’ for season three

Netflix renews ‘Culinary Class Wars’ for season three, switching to restaurant team battles as fans react

Netflix has officially renewed the Korean hit cooking competition Culinary Class Wars for season three, confirming a major format overhaul that is already sparking strong reactions from viewers. The new season will move away from individual chef battles and instead focus on four person restaurant teams competing as unified kitchens. The change reframes the contest into a collective challenge where teamwork, coordination and restaurant identity take centre stage.

According to Netflix Korea, season three will only accept teams made up of staff who currently work at the same restaurant. Individual applications and mixed restaurant line ups will not be permitted. Restaurants operating under the same brand across different locations will be allowed to apply together, provided the team represents a single establishment. Applications are being handled through Netflix Korea social channels, which quickly filled with comments from hopeful chefs and fans encouraging their favourite eateries to enter the competition.

The production company Studio Slam is returning for the new season, alongside the original creative leadership. Producer Kim Eun Ji and writer Mo Eun Seol will once again guide the series, continuing the creative direction that helped the show secure a consistent presence in Netflix Global Top 10 Non English TV rankings across the past two years. Season two was widely praised for its heightened stakes and inventive rule twists, helping Culinary Class Wars grow beyond its domestic audience.

Kim Eun Ji addressed the renewal by thanking viewers for their continued support and promising an even stronger viewing experience. She stated that the team aims to deliver an exciting new format that meets expectations and raises entertainment value. Industry observers have also noted that the first season helped revitalise parts of Seoul’s dining scene, with participating restaurants reporting spikes in reservations and renewed public interest.

Online reaction to the season three announcement has been swift. Fans praised the shift toward restaurant teams, arguing that it better reflects the realities of professional kitchens. Others expressed concern that individual star chefs may lose visibility under the new structure. Several viral posts have already begun speculating about which well known Seoul restaurants could dominate the competition.

With Culinary Class Wars season three now officially in motion, Netflix is positioning the series for another global push. The team based format signals a strategic evolution that could redefine the show’s identity while keeping its competitive spirit intact.