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Chef's Table
GenreDocumentary
Created byDavid Gelb
Directed by
Presented by
Composers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons7 (+5 spin-offs)
No. of episodes52
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) –
October 2, 2024 (2024-10-02)

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 will be released on November 27th, 2024 and season 8 entitled "Legends" is planned to be released in 2025, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the show.[6]

Background

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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]

Episodes

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VolumeEpisodesOriginally released
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)

Volume 1 (2015)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		ChefRestaurantDirected byOriginal release date
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)

Volume 2 (2016)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		ChefRestaurantDirected byOriginal release date
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)

Chef's Table: France (2016)

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

No.
overall		No. in
season		ChefRestaurantDirected byOriginal release date
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)

Volume 3 (2017)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		ChefRestaurantDirected byOriginal release date
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)

Volume 4: Pastry (2018)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		ChefRestaurantDirected byOriginal release date
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)

Volume 5 (2018)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		ChefRestaurantDirected byOriginal release date
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)

Volume 6 (2019)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		ChefRestaurantDirected byOriginal release date
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)

Chef's Table: BBQ (2020)

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

No.
overall		No. in
season		ChefRestaurantDirected byOriginal release date
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)

Chef's Table: Pizza (2022)

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

No.
overall		No. in
season		ChefRestaurantDirected byOriginal release date
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)

Chef's Table: Noodles (2024)

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

No.
overall		No. in
season		ChefRestaurantDirected byOriginal release date
451Evan FunkeFunke in Los Angeles, United StatesUnknownOctober 2, 2024 (2024-10-02)
462Guirong WeiMaster Wei in London, United KingdomUnknownOctober 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 StatesUnknownOctober 2, 2024 (2024-10-02)

Volume 7 (2024)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		ChefRestaurantDirected byOriginal release date
491Nok SuntaranonKalaya in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesTBANovember 27, 2024 (2024-11-27)
502Kwame OnwuachiTatiana By Kwame Onwuachi in New York City, New York, United StatesTBANovember 27, 2024 (2024-11-27)
513Ángel LeónAponiente in Cádiz, SpainTBANovember 27, 2024 (2024-11-27)
524Norma Listman and Saqib KevalMasala y Maíz and Marigold in Mexico City, MexicoTBANovember 27, 2024 (2024-11-27)

Reception

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The series has been well received since it aired in 2015 and has been praised for its cinematography, score, and production.[7][13]

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.[14] The IFC series Portlandia parodied the series in an episode about an airport sushi chef.[15]

Awards

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Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result Ref
Season 1
2015 Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score) Duncan Thum for "Francis Mallmann" Nominated [16]
2015 International Documentary Association Awards Best Episodic Series Chef's Table Won [17]
2016 James Beard Foundation Award Visual and Technical Excellence Chef's Table Won [18]
Season 2
2016 MPSE Golden Reel Awards Best Sound Editing - Short Form Documentary in Television William McGuigan Nominated [19]
2016 Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series Chef's Table Nominated [16]
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 [20]
2017 James Beard Foundation Award Best Television Program, on Location Chef's Table Won [21]
Season 3
2017 Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series Chef's Table Nominated [22]
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 [23]
Season 4
2018 Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program Adam Bricker for "Corrado Assenza" Nominated [24]

References

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  2. ^ "David Gelb". IMDb. Retrieved 2021-11-28.
  3. ^ Chef's Table (Documentary), Boardwalk Pictures, City Room Creative, FINCH, 2015-04-26, retrieved 2021-11-28
  4. ^ Chef's Table, retrieved 2021-11-28
  5. ^ "Chef's Table". Television Academy. Retrieved 2021-11-28.
  6. ^ "Hungry for More? Chef's Table Is Cooking Up Three New Seasons". Netflix.
  7. ^ a b Stein, Joshua David (2015-04-24). "TV Review: Netflix's 'Chef's Table' Digs Deep Into Creative Life". Eater. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  8. ^ Marsh, Calum (2019-05-01). "How Chef's Table Turned Food TV Into Mouthwatering Art". Vulture. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  9. ^ "Video: Netflix Releases Trailer for "Chef's Table: France"". The Futon Critic. September 1, 2016.
  10. ^ "Video: "Chef's Table: BBQ" - Official Trailer - Netflix". The Futon Critic. August 17, 2020.
  11. ^ "Netflix Announces Mouthwatering New Food Programming Including "Chef's Table: Pizza" Premiering September 7". The Futon Critic. August 19, 2022.
  12. ^ "Netflix's "Chef's Table" Franchise Returns with Three New Seasons". The Futon Critic. September 4, 2024.
  13. ^ Breheny, Emma. "How does Chef's Table season 5 stack up?". Gourmet Traveller. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  14. ^ Morabito, Greg (2019-08-21). "How Rekha Shankar Created a Pitch-Perfect 'Chef's Table' Parody With 'Gods of Food'". Eater. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  15. ^ "This 'Portlandia' Spoof of 'Chef's Table' Is All Too Perfect". Food & Wine. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  16. ^ a b "Chef's Table". Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
  17. ^ "2015 IDA Documentary Awards". International Documentary Association. April 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
  18. ^ "The 2016 Beard Award Winners!". www.jamesbeard.org. Retrieved 2019-05-03.
  19. ^ "2016 Golden Reel Awards Awards". mpse.org. Archived from the original on 22 September 2016. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
  20. ^ "2016 IDA Documentary Awards". International Documentary Association. 31 October 2016. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
  21. ^ "The 2017 James Beard Media Award Winners". www.jamesbeard.org. Retrieved 2019-05-03.
  22. ^ "Nominees/Winners | Television Academy". Television Academy. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
  23. ^ "The 2018 James Beard Media Award Winners". www.jamesbeard.org. Retrieved 2019-05-03.
  24. ^ Hipes, Patrick (12 July 2018). "Emmy Nominations: 'Game Of Thrones' Tops Noms, With Netflix & HBO Leading Way – Full List". Deadline. Penske Business Media, LLC. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
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