The Chef Show
The Chef Show is an American television cooking show presented by Jon Favreau and Roy Choi that premiered on Netflix on June 7, 2019.[1][2] Its creation was inspired by Favreau's training under the tutelage of Choi in preparation for the 2014 film Chef. Volume 2 premiered on September 13, 2019 and volume 3 premiered on February 19, 2020.[3] A second season premiered on September 24, 2020.[4]
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| Created by | Jon Favreau |
| Directed by | Jon Favreau |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of seasons | 2 (4 volumes) |
| No. of episodes | 25 (list of episodes) |
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| Running time | 26–34 minutes |
| Production company | Fairview Entertainment |
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| Original network | Netflix |
| Original release | June 7, 2019 – present |
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| Chef | |
Premise
The Chef Show features director-actor Jon Favreau and chef Roy Choi with guests, cooking and interviewing.[1][2]
Guests
- Wes Avila – Chef.
- Bill Burr – comedian.
- David Chang – Founder of the Momofuku restaurant groups.
- Robert Downey Jr. – Actor.
- Kevin Feige – Film producer and president of Marvel Studios.
- Dave Filoni – Animation director and television producer.
- Aaron Franklin – World-renowned pit-master.
- Ford Fry – Chef and restaurateur.
- Spencer Gomez – Chef.
- Tom Holland – Actor.
- Benjamin Jacob – Chef.
- Evan Kleiman – Chef, author and restaurant owner.
- Adam Perry Lang – Owner of APL Restaurant.
- Rebecca Masson – pastry chef.
- Christina Tosi – pastry chef & CEO & Founder of Milk Bar.
- Candace Nelson - pastry chef.
- Ivan Orkin – Owner of Ivan Ramen.
- Gwyneth Paltrow – Actress.
- Andrew Rea – Host of Binging with Babish.
- Robert Rodriguez – Filmmaker and visual effects supervisor.
- Seth Rogen – Actor.
- Russo brothers – Film and television directors.
- Sariya Singsanong – Specialist at Walt Disney Imagineering.
- Sirine Singsanong – Specialist at Walt Disney Imagineering.
- Jazz Singsanong – Owner of the Jitlada Restaurant.
- Daniele U'Diti – Owner of Pizzana.
- Daniel Vaughn – Food critic.
- Wolfgang Puck – Chef.
- Sam Raimi - director
Episodes
Series overview
Season 1 (2019–20)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date [3] | |||||||||
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| 1 | 1 | "Gwyneth Paltrow / Bill Burr" | June 7, 2019 | |||||||||
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Dishes: Vegetarian Pepperpot soup, Roast Mojo Pork,[5] Cubanos, Grilled cheese,[6] Beignet. Guests: Gwyneth Paltrow, Bill Burr | ||||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Avengers Atlanta" | June 7, 2019 | |||||||||
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Dishes: Holeman & Finch Burger, Lobster Roll, Shrimp Toast, Roast Mojo Pork Guests: Spencer Gomez, Ford Fry, Kevin Feige, Anthony Russo, Robert Downey Jr., Tom Holland, Joe Russo | ||||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Chef Film Recipes" | June 7, 2019 | |||||||||
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Dishes: Berries & Cream, Scarlett's Pasta (Aglio E Olio),[7] Chocolate Lava Cake, Beignets Guests: Andrew Rea | ||||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Remembering Jonathan Gold" | June 7, 2019 | |||||||||
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A tribute to Los Angeles food critic Jonathan Gold with people who knew him. Dishes: Peach Galette, Green Curry, Pad Thai, Pad Kee Mao Guests: Evan Kleiman, Jazz Singsanong, Sariya Singsanong, Sirine Singsanong | ||||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Robert Rodriguez / First Friday" | June 7, 2019 | |||||||||
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Dishes: Cauliflower Pizza Guests: Robert Rodriguez | ||||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | "David Chang" | June 7, 2019 | |||||||||
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Dishes: Salsa Verde, Cauliflower Kimchi Fried Rice with Pork Belly, Seaweed Soup, Roy’s Kalbi, Braised Kalbi Stew Guests: David Chang | ||||||||||||
| 7 | 7 | "Aaron Franklin" | June 7, 2019 | |||||||||
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Dishes: Brisket Guests: Aaron Franklin | ||||||||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Hot Luck" | June 7, 2019 | |||||||||
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Dishes: Roy’s Kalbi, Kimchi, Roasted Smores Guests: Aaron Franklin, Daniel Vaughn, Rebecca Masson, Benjamin Jacob, Adam Perry Lang, Ivan Orkin | ||||||||||||
| Volume 2 | ||||||||||||
| 9 | 1 | "Seth Rogen" | September 13, 2019 | |||||||||
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Dishes: Spicy Braised Chicken,[8] Buttermilk Fried Chicken Guests: Seth Rogen | ||||||||||||
| 10 | 2 | "Pizzana" | September 13, 2019 | |||||||||
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Dishes: Polpette Al Forno, Margherita pizza Guests: Daniele Uditi | ||||||||||||
| 11 | 3 | "Guerrilla Tacos" | September 13, 2019 | |||||||||
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Dishes:: Breakfast Burrito, Hamachi Tostada, Sweet Potato Tacos, Lamb Al Pastor Taco Guests: Wes Avila | ||||||||||||
| 12 | 4 | "Hog Island" | September 13, 2019 | |||||||||
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Dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell, Seaweed Salad, Mussels in White Wine Sauce Guests: Mariko Wilkinson | ||||||||||||
| 13 | 5 | "Skywalker Ranch" | September 13, 2019 | |||||||||
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Dishes: Hangtown Fry, Tomato Carrot Salad, Sacrificial Salsa, Roasted Peaches and Plums with Cream, Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon, Linguini and Clams Guests: Dave Filoni | ||||||||||||
| 14 | 6 | "Extra Helpings with Babish and Dave" | September 13, 2019 | |||||||||
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Dishes: French Onion Soup, Hash Brown Breakfast, Kimchi, Bossam Guests: Andrew Rea, David Chang | ||||||||||||
| Volume 3 | ||||||||||||
| 15 | 1 | "Wolfgang Puck" | February 19, 2020 | |||||||||
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Dishes: Omelette, Cote de Boeuf, Wagyu Brisket Sliders, Banana Cream Pie Guests: Wolfgang Puck | ||||||||||||
| 16 | 2 | "Border Grill" | February 19, 2020 | |||||||||
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Dishes: Peruvian Border Ceviche, Baja Ceviche, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos, Yucatan Pork Guests: Mary Sue Milliken, Susan Feniger | ||||||||||||
| 17 | 3 | "Best Friend" | February 19, 2020 | |||||||||
| Dishes: Uni Dynamite Rice, Elotes, Grilled Fish with Ponzu Sauce, Spicy Pork BBQ, Fried Bologna Sandwich, LA Bacon Street Dog, Dumplings | ||||||||||||
| 18 | 4 | "Pasta a la Raimi" | February 19, 2020 | |||||||||
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Dishes: Sourdough Bread, Pasta A La Raimi, Biscuits Guests: Sam Raimi | ||||||||||||
| 19 | 5 | "Wexler's Deli" | February 19, 2020 | |||||||||
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Dishes: Wexler's Lox, Dana's Matzo Ball Soup, Roy's Pastrami and Lox Sandwich Guests: Micah Wexler, Michael Kasser | ||||||||||||
| 20 | 6 | "Extra Helpings with Candace Nelson" | February 19, 2020 | |||||||||
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Dishes: Lobster Roll, Chocolate Olive Oil Cake Guests: Daniele Uditi, Candace Nelson | ||||||||||||
Season 2 (2020)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date [3] | |||||||||
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| 21 | 1 | "Milk Bar Bake Sale" | September 24, 2020 | |||||||||
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Dishes: Cornflake Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies, Grasshopper Pie, Chocolate Birthday Cake, Chocolate Birthday Cake Truffles Guests: Christina Tosi | ||||||||||||
| 22 | 2 | "Roy's Italian Cuisine" | September 24, 2020 | |||||||||
| Dishes: $24 Spaghetti Sauce, Lasagne With Meatballs, Artichoke Salad | ||||||||||||
| 23 | 3 | "Jessica Largey" | September 24, 2020 | |||||||||
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Dishes: Pork Meatballs En Brodo, Grilled Cabbage, Whole Aged Roast Duck Guests: Jessica Largey | ||||||||||||
| 24 | 4 | "Tartine" | September 24, 2020 | |||||||||
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Dishes: Lemon Flatbread, Margherita Flatbread, Sourdough Country Loaf Guests: Chad Robertson, Chris Bianco | ||||||||||||
| 25 | 5 | "Late Night Burger" | September 24, 2020 | |||||||||
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Dishes: Late Night Burger, Grilled Cheese, Coconut Tapioca Pudding Guests: Chad Robertson, Nina Subhas | ||||||||||||
References
- Haring, Bruce (May 19, 2019). "'The Chef Show' Reunites 'Chef' Film Friends Jon Favreau & Roy Choi On Netflix – Watch The Trailer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
- Morabito, Greg (May 19, 2019). "Jon Favreau and Roy Choi Will Cook With Their Famous Friends on Netflix's 'The Chef Show'". Eater. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
- "The Chef Show – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- Mallenbaum, Carly. "Netflix in September: Tom Holland film, 'Jurassic' show, 'Ratched'". USA Today. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- "Recipe for Roast Mojo Pork". The Chef Show.
- "Grilled Cheese Recipe". The Chef Show.
- "Aglio e Olio Recipe".
- "Recipe for Spicy Braised Chicken".
