Chef's Table

2015 Netflix documentary series From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Chef's Table

Chef's Table is an American documentary series created by David Gelb[2], which premiered on video streaming service Netflix on April 26, 2015.[3] The series takes viewers inside both the lives and kitchens of a variety of acclaimed and successful international chefs,[4] with each episode placing the spotlight on a single chef and exploring the unique lives, talents and passions which influence their style of cooking. The series has been nominated for and awarded a variety of awards, including 8 Emmy nominations.[5] Season 7 was released on November 27, 2024 and season 8 entitled "Legends" is planned to be released in 2025, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the show.[6]

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GenreDocumentary
Created byDavid Gelb
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Composers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons7 (+5 spin-offs)
No. of episodes56
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Danny O'Malley
  • Drew Palombi
  • Claire Dagress
  • John Henion
  • Michael Hilliard
Cinematography
Editors
  • Brad Grossman[1]
  • Jason Moll
  • Matt Mascia
  • Robinson Eng
  • Jay Garcia
  • Brianne Hunt
  • Brian Triebwasser
  • Hannah Tripp
  • Dante Pasquinelli
Production companies
  • Netflix
  • Boardwalk Pictures
  • Supper Club
  • FINCH
  • Itaca Films
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseApril 26, 2015 (2015-04-26) 
November 27, 2024 (2024-11-27)
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Background

Each episode of the series focuses on a specific chef, and explores their personal philosophies and approach to cooking.[7] Creator David Gelb considers it a follow-up to his documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi. He teamed up with Brian McGinn to develop Chef's Table with Boardwalk Pictures and Netflix became interested in it. Both documentaries make use of cinematography and production techniques based on traditional filmmaking rather than reality television.[8]


Seasons

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16April 26, 2015 (2015-04-26)
26May 27, 2016 (2016-05-27)
France4September 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
36February 17, 2017 (2017-02-17)
4: Pastry4April 13, 2018 (2018-04-13)
54September 28, 2018 (2018-09-28)
64February 22, 2019 (2019-02-22)
BBQ4September 2, 2020 (2020-09-02)
Pizza6September 7, 2022 (2022-09-07)
Noodles4October 2, 2024 (2024-10-02)
74November 27, 2024 (2024-11-27)
Legends4April 28, 2025 (2025-04-28)
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Volume 1 (2015)

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11Massimo BotturaOsteria Francescana in Modena, ItalyDavid GelbApril 26, 2015 (2015-04-26)
22Dan BarberBlue Hill Restaurant in New York City and Stone Barns (Pocantico Hills, New York), United StatesClay JeterApril 26, 2015 (2015-04-26)
33Francis MallmannPatagonia Sur in Buenos Aires, ArgentinaClay JeterApril 26, 2015 (2015-04-26)
44Niki Nakayaman/naka in Los Angeles, United StatesAndrew FriedApril 26, 2015 (2015-04-26)
55Ben ShewryAttica in Melbourne, AustraliaBrian McGinnApril 26, 2015 (2015-04-26)
66Magnus NilssonFäviken in Järpen, SwedenBrian McGinnApril 26, 2015 (2015-04-26)
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Volume 2 (2016)

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71Grant AchatzAlinea in Chicago, United StatesBrian McGinnMay 27, 2016 (2016-05-27)
82Alex AtalaD.O.M. in São Paulo, BrazilClay JeterMay 27, 2016 (2016-05-27)
93Dominique CrennAtelier Crenn in San Francisco, United StatesAndrew FriedMay 27, 2016 (2016-05-27)
104Enrique OlveraPujol in Mexico City, MexicoClay JeterMay 27, 2016 (2016-05-27)
115Ana RošHiša Franko in Kobarid, SloveniaAbigail FullerMay 27, 2016 (2016-05-27)
126Gaggan AnandGaggan in Bangkok, ThailandDavid GelbMay 27, 2016 (2016-05-27)
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Chef's Table: France (2016)

The first spin-off, titled Chef's Table: France premiered on September 1, 2016.[9]

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131Alain PassardL'Arpège in Paris, FranceDavid GelbSeptember 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
142Alexandre CouillonLa Marine in Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, FranceClay JeterSeptember 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
153Adeline GrattardYam’Tcha in Paris, FranceAndrew FriedSeptember 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
164Michel TroisgrosLa Maison Troisgros in Roanne, FranceDavid GelbSeptember 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
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Volume 3 (2017)

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171Jeong KwanChunjinam Hermitage at Baekyangsa in Jangseong County, South KoreaDavid GelbFebruary 17, 2017 (2017-02-17)
182Vladimir MukhinWhite Rabbit in Moscow, RussiaBrian McGinnFebruary 17, 2017 (2017-02-17)
193Nancy SilvertonOsteria Mozza in Los Angeles, United StatesAndrew FriedFebruary 17, 2017 (2017-02-17)
204Ivan OrkinIvan Ramen in Tokyo, Japan closed in New York City, United StatesDavid GelbFebruary 17, 2017 (2017-02-17)
215Tim RaueRestaurant Tim Raue in Berlin, GermanyAbigail FullerFebruary 17, 2017 (2017-02-17)
226Virgilio MartínezCentral in Lima, PeruClay JeterFebruary 17, 2017 (2017-02-17)
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Volume 4: Pastry (2018)

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231Christina TosiMilk Bar in New York City, United StatesAndrew FriedApril 13, 2018 (2018-04-13)
242Corrado AssenzaCaffè Sicilia in Noto, ItalyBrian McGinnApril 13, 2018 (2018-04-13)
253Jordi RocaEl Celler de Can Roca in Girona, SpainDavid GelbApril 13, 2018 (2018-04-13)
264Will GoldfarbRoom 4 Dessert in Ubud, IndonesiaBrian McGinnApril 13, 2018 (2018-04-13)
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Volume 5 (2018)

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271Cristina MartinezSouth Philly Barbacoa in Philadelphia, United StatesAbigail FullerSeptember 28, 2018 (2018-09-28)
282Musa DağdevirenÇiya in Istanbul, TurkeyClay JeterSeptember 28, 2018 (2018-09-28)
293Bo SongvisavaBo.lan in Bangkok, ThailandAndrew FriedSeptember 28, 2018 (2018-09-28)
304Albert AdriàTickets in Barcelona, SpainJim GoldblumSeptember 28, 2018 (2018-09-28)
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Volume 6 (2019)

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311Mashama BaileyThe Grey in Savannah, Georgia, United StatesAbigail FullerFebruary 22, 2019 (2019-02-22)
322Dario CecchiniSolociccia in Panzano, Tuscany, ItalyJim GoldblumFebruary 22, 2019 (2019-02-22)
333Asma KhanDarjeeling Express in London, United KingdomZia MandviwallaFebruary 22, 2019 (2019-02-22)
344Sean BrockHusk in Charleston, South Carolina, United StatesClay JeterFebruary 22, 2019 (2019-02-22)
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Chef's Table: BBQ (2020)

A second spin-off, titled Chef's Table: BBQ premiered on September 2, 2020.[10]

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351Tootsie TomanetzSnow's BBQ in Lexington, Texas, United StatesZia MandviwallaSeptember 2, 2020 (2020-09-02)
362Lennox HastieFiredoor in Sydney, AustraliaBrian McGinnSeptember 2, 2020 (2020-09-02)
373Rodney ScottRodney Scott's Whole Hog BBQ in Charleston, South Carolina, United StatesClay JeterSeptember 2, 2020 (2020-09-02)
384Rosalia Chay ChucCochinita Pibil in Yaxuná, MexicoZia MandviwallaSeptember 2, 2020 (2020-09-02)
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Chef's Table: Pizza (2022)

A third spin-off, titled Chef's Table: Pizza premiered on September 7, 2022.[11]

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391Chris BiancoPizzeria Bianco in Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesClay JeterSeptember 7, 2022 (2022-09-07)
402Gabriele BonciPizzarium Bonci in Rome, ItalyBrian McGinnSeptember 7, 2022 (2022-09-07)
413Ann KimPizzeria Lola in Minneapolis, United StatesZia MandviwallaSeptember 7, 2022 (2022-09-07)
424Franco PepePepe in Grani in Caiazzo, ItalyBrian McGinnSeptember 7, 2022 (2022-09-07)
435Yoshihiro ImaiMonk in Kyoto, JapanAbigail FullerSeptember 7, 2022 (2022-09-07)
446Sarah MinnickLovely's Fifty Fifty in Portland, Oregon, United StatesDanny O'MalleySeptember 7, 2022 (2022-09-07)
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Chef's Table: Noodles (2024)

A fourth spin-off, titled Chef's Table: Noodles premiered on October 2, 2024.[12]

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451Evan FunkeFunke in Los Angeles, United StatesBrian McGinnOctober 2, 2024 (2024-10-02)
462Guirong WeiMaster Wei in London, United KingdomClay JeterOctober 2, 2024 (2024-10-02)
473Peppe GuidaAntica Osteria Nonna Rosa in Sorrento, ItalyZia MandviwallaOctober 2, 2024 (2024-10-02)
484Nite YunNyum Bai in Oakland, California, United StatesRayka ZehtabchiOctober 2, 2024 (2024-10-02)
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Volume 7 (2024)

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491Nok SuntaranonKalaya in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesBrian McGinnNovember 27, 2024 (2024-11-27)
502Kwame OnwuachiTatiana By Kwame Onwuachi in New York City, New York, United StatesKevin Wilson, Jr.November 27, 2024 (2024-11-27)
513Ángel LeónAponiente in Cádiz, SpainBrian McGinnNovember 27, 2024 (2024-11-27)
524Norma Listman and Saqib KevalMasala y Maíz and Marigold in Mexico City, MexicoDanny O'MalleyNovember 27, 2024 (2024-11-27)
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Chef's Table: Legends (2025)

A fifth spin-off, titled Chef's Table: Legends premiered on April 28, 2025.[13]

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ChefRestaurantDirected byOriginal release date
531Jamie OliverBrian McGinnApril 28, 2025 (2025-04-28)
542José AndrésClay JeterApril 28, 2025 (2025-04-28)
553Thomas KellerClay JeterApril 28, 2025 (2025-04-28)
564Alice WatersDavid GelbApril 28, 2025 (2025-04-28)
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Reception

The series has been well received since it aired in 2015 and has been praised for its cinematography, score, and production.[7][14]

Chef's Table has been parodied numerous times. Gods of Food, which satirizes Chef's Table and the restaurant industry, was created Rekha Shankar for by the YouTube comedy channel CollegeHumor.[15] The IFC series Portlandia parodied the series in an episode about an airport sushi chef.[16]

Awards

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Season 1
2015 Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score) Duncan Thum for "Francis Mallmann" Nominated [17]
2015 International Documentary Association Awards Best Episodic Series Chef's Table Won [18]
2016 James Beard Foundation Award Visual and Technical Excellence Chef's Table Won [19]
Season 2
2016 MPSE Golden Reel Awards Best Sound Editing - Short Form Documentary in Television William McGuigan Nominated [20]
2016 Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series Chef's Table Nominated [17]
Outstanding Directing for a Nonfiction Program David Gelb for "Gaggan Anand" Nominated
Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score) Duncan Thum for "Grant Achatz" Nominated
2016 International Documentary Association Awards Best Episodic Series Chef's Table Nominated [21]
2017 James Beard Foundation Award Best Television Program, on Location Chef's Table Won [22]
Season 3
2017 Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series Chef's Table Nominated [23]
Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program Will Basanta for "Virgilio Martinez" Nominated
2018 James Beard Foundation Award Best Television Program, on Location "Jeong Kwan" Won [24]
Season 4
2018 Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program Adam Bricker for "Corrado Assenza" Nominated [25]
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