Series synopsis
Chef's Table is an American documentary television series that premiered on Netflix on April 26, 2015. It was created by David Gelb. It stars Jeong Kwan, Massimo Bottura, Dan Barber and Francis Mallmann.
Meet culinary stars around the world who are redefining gourmet food with innovative dishes and tantalizing desserts.
Premise
Meet culinary stars around the world who are redefining gourmet food with innovative dishes and tantalizing desserts.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jeong Kwan as Self
- Massimo Bottura as Self
- Dan Barber as Self
- Francis Mallmann as Self
- Niki Nakayama as Self
- David Chang as Self
- Alex Atala as Self
- Dominique Crenn as Self
Supporting cast
- Nancy Silverton as Self
- Sean Brock as Self
- Gaggan Anand as Self
- Garima Arora as Self
- Mason Florence as Self
- Ben Shewry as Self
- Magnus Nilsson as Self
- Grant Achatz as Self
- Enrique Olvera as Self
- Tim Raue as Self
- Christina Tosi as Self
- Corrado Assenza as Self
Guest cast
- Jeong Kwan as Self
- Massimo Bottura as Self
- Dan Barber as Self
- Francis Mallmann as Self
- Niki Nakayama as Self
- David Chang as Self
- Alex Atala as Self
- Dominique Crenn as Self
- Nancy Silverton as Self
- Sean Brock as Self
- Gaggan Anand as Self
- Garima Arora as Self
Episodes
This series spans 7 seasons with 34 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 26, 2015 | April 26, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 6 | May 27, 2016 | May 27, 2016 |
| Season 3 | 6 | February 17, 2017 | February 17, 2017 |
| Season 4 | 4 | April 13, 2018 | April 13, 2018 |
| Season 5 | 4 | September 28, 2018 | September 28, 2018 |
| Season 6 | 4 | February 22, 2019 | February 22, 2019 |
| Season 7 | 4 | November 27, 2024 | November 27, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Massimo Bottura By blending Italian tradition and artful modernity, chef Massimo Bottura's Osteria Francescana has been ranked the third best restaurant in the world. |
April 26, 2015 |
| 2 |
Dan Barber Celebrated chef, dedicated farmer and food industry revolutionary Dan Barber is leading a fight to change the way we think about, and grow, our food. |
April 26, 2015 |
| 3 |
Francis Mallmann From isolated Patagonian islands to French Michelin three-star restaurants, chef Francis Mallmann celebrates his wild, open-fire cooking style. |
April 26, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Grant Achatz Superstar American chef Grant Achatz wants to wow diners with mystery, emotion and magic just as much as he does with flavor and beauty. |
May 27, 2016 |
| 2 |
Alex Atala Brazilian chef and adventurer Alex Atala relies on his wild spirit and love for the Amazon to show diners how an open mind pays off in deliciousness. |
May 27, 2016 |
| 3 |
Dominique Crenn French-born Dominique Crenn's love for life, family and personal connection helped her become the first two-Michelin star chef in America. |
May 27, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jeong Kwan In South Korea, Buddhist nun Jeong Kwan approaches cooking as a spiritual practice. But her meals have left some of the world's best chefs in awe. |
February 17, 2017 |
| 2 |
Vladimir Mukhin At Moscow's White Rabbit, chef Vladimir Mukhin introduces diners to the true spirit of Russian cuisine by giving traditional dishes a modern twist. |
February 17, 2017 |
| 3 |
Nancy Silverton Driven by an obsession with dough, award-winning LA chef Nancy Silverton built a bread-making empire before reinventing herself as a mozzarella maven. |
February 17, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Christina Tosi At New York hot spot Milk Bar, Christina Tosi channels her love of junk food into irresistible treats like cereal-milk ice cream and "crack pie." |
April 13, 2018 |
| 2 |
Corrado Assenza Inspired by the orchards and farms of his native Sicily, Corrado Assenza turns out rich gelatos, almond granitas, crispy cannoli and other delicacies. |
April 13, 2018 |
| 3 |
Jordi Roca When a twist of fate left Jordi Roca in charge of pastry at his brothers' famous restaurant, he stunned everyone with his wildly inventive creations. |
April 13, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cristina Martínez Drawing on her family's rich barbacoa tradition, Cristina Martínez has become a Philadelphia food star -- and a voice for undocumented immigrants. |
September 28, 2018 |
| 2 |
Musa Dağdeviren At Istanbul's Çiya, "food anthropologist" Musa Dagdeviren meticulously re-creates regional Turkish dishes in a bid to keep them from going extinct. |
September 28, 2018 |
| 3 |
Bo Songvisava Frustrated by the dearth of authentic Thai cuisine, Bo Songvisava revives bold, complex local flavors in her sustainable Bangkok restaurant. |
September 28, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mashama Bailey Inside a former segregated bus station in Savannah, Georgia, Mashama Bailey pays homage to history as she puts a new spin on Southern food traditions. |
February 22, 2019 |
| 2 |
Dario Cecchini Charismatic Tuscan butcher Dario Cecchini grew up eating every part of the cow but steak. Now he's out to change how the world thinks about meat. |
February 22, 2019 |
| 3 |
Asma Khan On her unlikely journey from Calcutta tomboy to celebrated London chef, Asma Khan has shattered conventions and created new opportunities for women. |
February 22, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nok Suntaranon Chef Nok Suntaranon transforms childhood memories into mouthwatering dishes that tell her family's story and reshape global perceptions of Thai cuisine. |
November 27, 2024 |
| 2 |
Kwame Onwuachi Chef Kwame Onwuachi defied the odds to ascend to the top of NYC's food scene, where he honors the diverse cultures that have shaped the city. |
November 27, 2024 |
| 3 |
Ángel León With innovative dishes like eel mochi, Spanish chef Ángel León transforms sustainable seafood practices by harnessing the ocean's untapped resources. |
November 27, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 26, 2015 |
| Last aired | November 27, 2024 |
| Status | continue |