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This article is about the Netflix series. For the Michelin-starred restaurant in NYC, see Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare.

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 –
November 27, 2022

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]

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]

Chef's Table: France (2016)

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

Volume 4: Pastry (2018)

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Chef's Table: BBQ (2020)

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

Chef's Table: Pizza (2022)

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

Chef's Table: Noodles (2024)

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

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]

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  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 (17 August 2018). "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.
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