Jon Favreau reunites with Roy Choi, who trained him for the movie “Chef.” Together they cook, travel, and hang out with famous friends in one of Netflix’s most fun food shows.
My colleague Rob Kelly lists it at #5 on our list of Best Chef Documentaries.
Trailer for “The Chef Show”
You Can’t Make This Sh!t Up
- Favreau goes from directing “Iron Man” and “The Mandalorian” to happily getting corrected on grilled cheese, brisket, pasta, and knife work by Roy Choi.
- The show casually jumps from home kitchens to Avengers hangouts to Texas barbecue with Aaron Franklin, like that is a normal cooking schedule.
Watch “The Chef Show”
You can watch “The Chef Show” on Netflix and Hoopla.
Ratings:
- My Rating: 95/100
- IMDB Rating: 8.2/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 92/100 (Users); 100/100 (Critics)
Director’s Note: “The Chef Show” is presented by Jon Favreau and Roy Choi. It feels like two friends trying to keep the movie’s food obsession alive.
Release Date: 2019-2020
Other Unique Stuff
- Unlike most cooking shows, there are no judges, eliminations, prizes, or time limits. The focus is entirely on learning and making great food.
- Many episodes feel more like a dinner party than a TV show, with long conversations about food, family, careers, and creativity.
Wrap Up:
If you like food docs that feel warm, funny, and low-pressure, “The Chef Show” is an easy binge.
Thanks for reading!
Heather Fenty, Guest Writer, Daily Doc