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Season 1 – The Chef Show

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Chef Roy Choi worked on the 2014 movie "Chef," which starred Jon Favreau, who also wrote and directed the flick. Choi and Favreau reunite for this cooking travelogue series. The friends travel to different locales around the world and celebrate different flavors, cultures and people. They experiment with their favorite recipes and techniques, collaborating with some of the biggest names in the entertainment and culinary industries. Favreau and Choi not only embrace their passion for food, but they also showcase their love of bringing people together for a delicious meal. On the journey, the duo shares a meal with members of the "Avengers" cast in Atlanta and smokes brisket in Texas with renowned pitmaster Aaron Franklin.
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Susannah Butter London Evening Standard 06/24/2019
It has all the ingredients of successful food TV: engaging hosts with believeable chemistry, an intriguing guest list and dishes that don't feel too intimidating to cook yourself after a day at work. Go to Full Review Marty Brown Common Sense Media 04/09/2020
3/5
Movie-based reality cooking series is fun but a bit bland. Go to Full Review Rachel Leishman The Mary Sue 07/09/2019
[T]his is going to be my new comfort show. I'm obsessed with it. Go to Full Review Víctor López G. Espinof 06/25/2019
3/5
For lovers of the deepest culinary documentary, they will find in 'The Chef Show' a menu that more than satisfies your cooking needs. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Calum Henderson New Zealand Herald 06/17/2019
I wish the whole series, or at least this whole episode, was just Gwyneth. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 06/13/2019
The Chef Show won't turn the cooking show format on its ear, but it's worth watching just to see the easygoing vibe between Choi and Favreau. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Daniel B @DANIEL2004 12/22/2021 Este es el tipo de programa para ver en un rato de ocio. Con el gran carisma de John Favreau, y un increíble elenco de invitados, el programa es muy entretenido y muy agradable a la vista. Con una calidad muy buena de cámara la misma visualmente es aún mas agradable. Con increíbles historias de películas que seguro mas de un ama, la serie cautivara a mas de uno. Una serie muy buena para pasar el rato. See more 05/18/2020 Love the show, couldn't get enough. It's different... I like the chemistry on set. Also, Favreau's willingness to learn and take instructions is really great. See more 02/29/2020 I've watched all 3 seasons, (you can only rate the first one for some odd reason though) I really enjoy the foodie hosts and the visited restaurants/guests. This show has a "cooking with your family/friends" vibe (Jon Favreau and Chef Roy Choi).....they ask good questions too. The show is very casual, natural and relaxed. It is well filmed but its not super staged. Slight mishaps happen. Roy Choi spontaneously encourages to be experimental and creative. Most importantly: It encourages experimenting with food, (Ive tried a few things I have picked up from this show). Thats the goal of any good cooking show. I hope they do many more seasons! See more 02/24/2020 One of the best cooking show out there, must-see for any foodie out there. See more 09/24/2019 If you loved the post-credits scene in Chef with Jon Favreau and Chef Roy Choi making the most intense toasted cheese you've ever seen. You will absolutely love this series. It is that with various guests and travelling all over the place cooking with other chefs. This is filmed very simply and unpretentiously, they've left in mistakes and it feels raw and unpolished... which is exactly how you want it, it is great. Easily one of the best cooking series on Netflix. See more 08/18/2019 It's pretty boring, conversations are dry. its good to pass the time though. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Jon Favreau

Host

Roy Choi

Host

Dave Chang

Guest Star

Robert Downey Jr.

Guest Star

Seth Rogen

Guest

Andrew Rea

Guest

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 7, 2019 Gwyneth Paltrow; Bill Burr Roy and Jon cook a Goop-friendly pepper pot with Pepper Potts herself, Gwyneth Paltrow; comic Bill Burr swings by to make some sandwiches. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 7, 2019 Avengers Atlanta Roy and Jon assemble some Avengers -- including Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Holland -- to help conquer an obscene amount of food in Atlanta. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 7, 2019 Chef Film Recipes Roy and Jon revisit some of the best dishes from the film "Chef," including Scarlett Johansson's favorite pasta and the oft-misunderstood chocolate lava cake. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 7, 2019 Remembering Jonathan Gold Late food writer Jonathan Gold's reviews helped so many chefs; Jon and Roy honor his memory with KCRW radio personality Evan Kleiman and Jitlada's Jazz Singsanong. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 7, 2019 Robert Rodriguez; First Friday Roy and Jon make pizza and chat creativity with Robert Rodriguez, then they embark on a food truck cooking -- and eating -- bonanza in Venica, Calif. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 7, 2019 David Chang Jon and Roy head into the kitchen to make dueling fried rice recipes before welcoming in David Chang to cook and discuss classic Korean dishes. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 7, 2019 Aaron Franklin Roy and Jon travel to Austin to grab tacos with Aaron Franklin, then learn the intricacies behind preparing his famous Franklin Barbecue brisket. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 7, 2019 Hot Luck Aaron Franklin brings Jon and Roy to Hot Luck, Austin's "anti-food-fest food festival," where they serve up Roy's iconic short ribs. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 13, 2019 Seth Rogen Actor Seth Rogen knows how to break down chickens, so Jon and Roy put him to work as they prep two distinct chicken dishes. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 13, 2019 Pizzana Jon and Roy visit chef Daniele Uditi at Los Angeles' Pizzana, where Jon tries his hand at making Neapolitan pizza and some meticulously measured meatballs. Details Episode 11 Aired Sep 13, 2019 Guerrilla Tacos Jon and Ray head to Guerrilla Tacos, where they enjoy off-menu breakfast burritos and help chef Wes Avila prep his flagship tacos and tostadas. Details Episode 12 Aired Sep 13, 2019 Hog Island Jon and Roy study, harvest and prepare oysters in Tomales, Bay, Calif., then they get in on a barbecue at Hog Island Oyster Co. Details Episode 13 Aired Sep 13, 2019 Skywalker Ranch Jon's worked on amazing films at George Lucas' Skywalker ranch, and now he works on dishes with Roy and Dave Filoni using fresh produce from the property. Details Episode 14 Aired Sep 13, 2019 Extra Helpings With Babish and Dave Jon and Roy cook some bonus recipes with Andrew Rea of "Binging With Babish" and "Ugly Delicious" host David Chang. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 19, 2020 Wolfgang Puck In Las Vegas, Jon and Roy visit chef Wolfgang Puck at his steakhouse CUT to put Jon's omelet-making skills to the test and to prepare cuts of meat. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 19, 2020 Border Grill Jon and Roy stop at Border Grill in Las Vegas for a lesson in modern Mexican cuisine from co-owners Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 19, 2020 Best Friend Roy brings Jon into the kitchen at his Las Vegas restaurant, Best Friend, where they cook up some of chef Choi's favorite dishes. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 19, 2020 Pasta a la Raimi Jon and Roy invite director Sam Raimi into the kitchen to bake sourdough bread and southern biscuits. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 19, 2020 Wexler's Deli Jon and Roy visit Micah Wexler and Michael Kasser of Wexler's Deli to make some traditional Jewish deli staples as well as new variations. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 19, 2020 Extra Helpings With Candace Nelson Jon and Roy revisit some sweet and savory recipes from Pizzana chef Daniele Uditi and Sprinkles founder Candace Nelson. Details

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The Chef Show — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Jon Favreau
Executive Producer
John Bartnicki, Karen Gilchrist
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, Special Interest, Travel
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 7, 2019