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2015 Netflix documentary series

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

Chef's Table
Genre Documentary
Created by David Gelb
Directed by Brian McGinn Clay Jeter David Gelb Andrew Fried Abigail Fuller
Presented by Boardwalk Pictures Supper Club
Composers Logan Nelson Duncan Thum Steve Gernes Silas Hite Matt Abeysekera Sarah Schachner Danny Bensi Saunder Jurriaans Sebastian Örnemark
Country of origin United States
Original language English
No. of seasons 7 (+5 spin-offs)
No. of episodes 56
Production
Executive producers Andrew Fried David Gelb Brian McGinn Dane Lillegard Matt Weaver Lisa Nishimura
Producers Danny O'Malley Drew Palombi Claire Dagress John Henion Michael Hilliard
Cinematography Adam Bricker Will Basanta Matthew Chavez Chloe Weaver
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
Network Netflix
Release April 26, 2015 (2015-04-26) –November 27, 2024 (2024-11-27)

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 a fifth spin-off entitled "Legends" was released on April 28, 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]

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

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]

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  15. ^ Morabito, Greg (August 21, 2019). "How Rekha Shankar Created a Pitch-Perfect 'Chef's Table' Parody With 'Gods of Food'". Eater. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
  16. ^ "This 'Portlandia' Spoof of 'Chef's Table' Is All Too Perfect". Food & Wine. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
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