The Chef Show

*The Chef Show*
The Chef Show
Genre	Documentary; Cooking show;
Created by	Jon Favreau
Directed by	Jon Favreau
Presented by	Jon Favreau; Roy Choi;
Country of origin	United States
No. of seasons	2 (4 volumes)
No. of episodes	25 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers	Jon Favreau; Roy Choi; Annie Johnson;
Running time	26–34 minutes
Production company	Fairview Entertainment
Original release
Network	Netflix
Release	June 7, 2019 –; present
Related
	Chef

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]

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	Episodes		Originally released
1	20	8	June 7, 2019 (2019-06-07)
		6	September 13, 2019 (2019-09-13)
		6	February 19, 2020 (2020-02-19)
2	5		September 24, 2020 (2020-09-24)

Season 1 (2019–20)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original release date ^[3]
Volume 1
1	1	"Gwyneth Paltrow / Bill Burr"	June 7, 2019 (2019-06-07)
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 (2019-06-07)
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 (2019-06-07)
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 (2019-06-07)
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 (2019-06-07)
Dishes: Cauliflower Pizza Guests: Robert Rodriguez
6	6	"David Chang"	June 7, 2019 (2019-06-07)
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 (2019-06-07)
Dishes: Brisket Guests: Aaron Franklin
8	8	"Hot Luck"	June 7, 2019 (2019-06-07)
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 (2019-09-13)
Dishes: Spicy Braised Chicken,^[8] Buttermilk Fried Chicken Guests: Seth Rogen
10	2	"Pizzana"	September 13, 2019 (2019-09-13)
Dishes: Polpette Al Forno, Margherita pizza Guests: Daniele Uditi
11	3	"Guerrilla Tacos"	September 13, 2019 (2019-09-13)
Dishes:: Breakfast Burrito, Hamachi Tostada, Sweet Potato Tacos, Lamb Al Pastor Taco Guests: Wes Avila
12	4	"Hog Island"	September 13, 2019 (2019-09-13)
Dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell, Seaweed Salad, Mussels in White Wine Sauce Guests: Mariko Wilkinson
13	5	"Skywalker Ranch"	September 13, 2019 (2019-09-13)
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 (2019-09-13)
Dishes: French Onion Soup, Hash Brown Breakfast, Kimchi, Bossam Guests: Andrew Rea, David Chang
Volume 3
15	1	"Wolfgang Puck"	February 19, 2020 (2020-02-19)
Dishes: Omelette, Cote de Boeuf, Wagyu Brisket Sliders, Banana Cream Pie Guests: Wolfgang Puck
16	2	"Border Grill"	February 19, 2020 (2020-02-19)
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 (2020-02-19)
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 (2020-02-19)
Dishes: Sourdough Bread, Pasta A La Raimi, Biscuits Guests: Sam Raimi
19	5	"Wexler's Deli"	February 19, 2020 (2020-02-19)
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 (2020-02-19)
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]
Volume 4
21	1	"Milk Bar Bake Sale"	September 24, 2020 (2020-09-24)
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 (2020-09-24)
Dishes: $24 Spaghetti Sauce, Lasagne With Meatballs, Artichoke Salad
23	3	"Jessica Largey"	September 24, 2020 (2020-09-24)
Dishes: Pork Meatballs En Brodo, Grilled Cabbage, Whole Aged Roast Duck Guests: Jessica Largey
24	4	"Tartine"	September 24, 2020 (2020-09-24)
Dishes: Lemon Flatbread, Margherita Flatbread, Sourdough Country Loaf Guests: Chad Robertson, Chris Bianco
25	5	"Late Night Burger"	September 24, 2020 (2020-09-24)
Dishes: Late Night Burger, Grilled Cheese, Coconut Tapioca Pudding Guests: Chad Robertson, Nina Subhas

References

^ ^a ^b 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.
^ ^a ^b 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.
^ ^a ^b ^c "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".

External links

The Chef Show on Netflix
The Chef Show at IMDb

[deadline-1] 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.

[eater-2] 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.

[TFC-3] "The Chef Show – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 19, 2020.

[4] Mallenbaum, Carly. "Netflix in September: Tom Holland film, 'Jurassic' show, 'Ratched'". USA Today. Retrieved August 19, 2020.

[5] "Recipe for Roast Mojo Pork". The Chef Show.

[6] "Grilled Cheese Recipe". The Chef Show.

[7] "Aglio e Olio Recipe".

[8] "Recipe for Spicy Braised Chicken".

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Filmography
Films directed	Made (2001) Elf (2003) Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005) Iron Man (2008) Iron Man 2 (2010) Cowboys & Aliens (2011) Chef (2014) The Jungle Book (2016) The Lion King (2019) The Mandalorian & Grogu (2026)
Films written only	Swingers (1996) Couples Retreat (2009)
TV series created	Dinner for Five (2001–2005) The Chef Show (2019–2020) The Mandalorian (2019–present) The Book of Boba Fett (2021–2022)
TV episodes directed	"Moving On (The Office)" "Pilot (About a Boy)" "Chapter 9: The Marshal"