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Season 1 – Chef's Table

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This documentary series, original to Netflix, profiles the most renowned chefs in the world. Each episode takes viewers into the life and kitchen of an exceptional chef. The chefs, including Massimo Bottura, Francis Mallmann, Magnus Nilsson, Dominique Crenn and Enrique Olvera, share deeply personal stories, their inspirations and their unique styles. Each chef's discipline and culinary talent is explored as he or she prepares an awe-inspiring creation. The program is created by filmmaker David Gelb ("Jiro Dreams of Sushi").
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Emily Buder IndieWire 01/28/2016
8/10
A one-of-a-kind meditation on creativity. Transcends the genre of the cooking show.... Masterfully delves into the nuances of the craft while staying rooted in universal themes through the personal lens. Go to Full Review Gem Seddon SFX Magazine 02/03/2022
While there's no competition; this isn't about the commercialism of the restaurant industry either, it's simply about how the creative process is born in each chef... Go to Full Review Marty Brown Common Sense Media 06/05/2018
4/5
Documentary series on chefs and food is thoughtful, diverse. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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black b 10/25/2022 Es impresionante las ideas de los chefs, desde el lado artista, lo agricultor, lo liberal, la familia, etcéteras. Esta temporada refleja lo que es el show, refleja el trabajo de los chefs, sus ideas o lo que quieren representar en sus platillos, en verdad vale mucha la pena verla por las ideas de cada chef, su vida, sus platillos, etcétera. See more 12/15/2020 Watch it and thank me later. See more 07/28/2020 This first season of Chef's Table provided the combination of insider interviews with the chef and the most stunning food porn combined with an inspired classical score to make food on the telly sexier than ever before. Must watch if you're a foodie. We binge-watched thru first three seasons, and then once we actually got Netflix for this, we got so distracted with all the other great content, but will get back to seeing if they can continue the momentum. See more 02/26/2019 Ben Shewry and Magnus Nilsson had the best episodes. Massimo Bottura and Dan Barber were OK. Didn't like Niki Nakayama's episode, a little all over the place, and I just hated Francis Mallmann as a guy that I couldn't grow any sort of attachment to him. See more 08/08/2018 Only seen the first episode so far but I'm loving it. It's a different approach to a cooking show and as a person who plays with the idea of being a chef at least at a basic level, it's cool to see how successful chefs got their start and how they made their way through it. As well as ideas for my own cooking and inspiration. Cereal milk? Awesome! See more 12/28/2017 The camera work is only outdone by the nobility of the director to allow the interview to be a narrative of the 'aha' moment. See more Read all reviews
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Dan Barber

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Ben Shewry

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Niki Nakayama

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David Gelb

Executive Producer

Kevin Wilson Jr.

Director

Clay Jeter

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 26, 2015 Massimo Bottura By blending Italian tradition and artful modernity, chef Massimo Bottura's Osteria Francescana has been ranked the third best restaurant in the world. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 26, 2015 Dan Barber Celebrated chef, dedicated farmer and food industry revolutionary Dan Barber is leading a fight to change the way we think about, and grow, our food. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 26, 2015 Francis Mallmann From isolated Patagonian islands to French Michelin three-star restaurants, chef Francis Mallmann celebrates his wild, open-fire cooking style. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 26, 2015 Niki Nakayama In her award-winning Los Angeles restaurant N/Naka, Niki Nakayama brings equal parts creativity, passion and expertise to her kaiseki cuisine. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 26, 2015 Ben Shewry New Zealand chef Ben Shewry's strong connection with nature and dedication to finding new tastes have made his Australian restaurant Attica world famous. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 26, 2015 Magnus Nilsson Far from any city, far from most fresh ingredients, chef Magnus Nilsson has created one of the world's great restaurants in frozen Järpen, Sweden. Details

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Chef's Table — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Kevin Wilson Jr., Clay Jeter
Executive Producer
David Gelb
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Special Interest, Documentary, Travel
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 26, 2015
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