The MC Hotel, in the heart of Montclair, N.J., has announced that its top chef competing on Season 19 of the hit culinary competition series, Hell’s Kitchen, starring Chef Gordon Ramsay. The new season premieres on Thursday, January 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX.

Executive Chef Amber Lancaster and lead line cook and fellow contestant Nikki Hanna lead the culinary program on property, which includes Allegory (https://themchotel.com/food-drink/allegory/), a chic modern take on “clean, healthy cooking,” and Alto (https://themchotel.com/food-drink/alto/), one of New Jersey’s most sophisticated rooftop bars. This female duo will go head-to-head in the fiery competition set in Las Vegas, and are excited to bring the heat back to The MC Hotel for fans to experience.

Starting January 7 and available through the show’s season finale, guests of The MC Hotel and its Allegory restaurant are invited to enjoy the competition firsthand with a weekly Hell’s Kitchen-inspired tasting menu revealed during the live show, featuring the starring dishes cooked up by Lancaster and Hanna. For reservations, visit www.opentable.com.

“The Heat is On” Hotel Package

The Aparium Hotel Group’s MC Hotel offers guests a curated escape and the ultimate staycation vibe with its new “The Heat is On” package. Guests can enjoy Allegory’s dining and the Hell’s Kitchen-based experience with self-parking and late checkout. Rates start at $149 per night plus tax.

“We are beyond proud of Executive Chef Amber Lancaster and Lead Line Cook Nikki. Their experience in some of the most celebrated kitchens across the globe have enabled them to successfully navigate the fiery competition of Gordon Ramsey’s Hell’s Kitchen. Now, guests and locals can experience this talented duo firsthand at Allegory,” said Oscar Fontana, general manager of The MC Hotel.

For more information, visit https://themchotel.com/.