The Chef Show

The Chef Show

Writer, director and food enthusiast Jon Favreau and chef Roy Choi explore food in and out of the kitchen with accomplished chefs and celebrity friends.

Documentary

Seasons

Gwyneth Paltrow / Bill Burr

1. Gwyneth Paltrow / Bill Burr

Air Date: 2019-06-07

Roy and Jon cook a Goop-friendly pepper pot with Pepper Potts herself, Gwyneth Paltrow. Then comic Bill Burr swings by to make some sandwiches.

Avengers Atlanta

2. Avengers Atlanta

Air Date: 2019-06-07

Roy and Jon assemble some of the Avengers, including Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Holland, to help conquer an obscene amount of food in Atlanta.

Chef Film Recipes

3. Chef Film Recipes

Air Date: 2019-06-07

Roy and Jon revisit the best dishes from the film "Chef," including Scarlett Johansson's favorite pasta and the oft-misunderstood chocolate lava cake.

Remembering Jonathan Gold

4. Remembering Jonathan Gold

Air Date: 2019-06-07

Late food writer Jonathan Gold's reviews helped so many chefs. Jon and Roy honor his memory with KCRW's Evan Kleiman and Jitlada's Jazz Singsanong.

Robert Rodriguez / First Friday

5. Robert Rodriguez / First Friday

Air Date: 2019-06-07

Roy and Jon make pizza and chat creativity with Robert Rodriguez, then embark on a food truck cooking (and eating) bonanza in Venice, California.

David Chang

6. David Chang

Air Date: 2019-06-07

Jon and Roy head into the kitchen to make dueling fried rice recipes, before welcoming in David Chang to cook and discuss some classic Korean dishes.

Aaron Franklin

7. Aaron Franklin

Air Date: 2019-06-07

Roy and Jon travel to Austin to grab tacos with Aaron Franklin and then learn the intricacies behind preparing his famous Franklin Barbecue brisket.

Hot Luck

8. Hot Luck

Air Date: 2019-06-07

Aaron Franklin brings Jon and Roy to Hot Luck, Austin's "anti-food-fest food festival," where the duo serves up Roy's iconic short ribs.

Seth Rogen

9. Seth Rogen

Air Date: 2019-09-13

Seth Rogen knows how to break down chickens, so Jon and Roy put him to work as they prep two distinct chicken dishes.

Pizzana

10. Pizzana

Air Date: 2019-09-13

Jon and Roy visit Chef Daniele Uditi at LA's Pizzana, where Jon tries his hand at making Neapolitan pizza and some meticulously measured meatballs.

Guerrilla Tacos

11. Guerrilla Tacos

Air Date: 2019-09-13

Jon and Roy head to Guerrilla Tacos, where they enjoy some off-menu breakfast burritos and help Chef Wes Avila prep his flagship tacos and tostadas.

Hog Island

12. Hog Island

Air Date: 2019-09-13

Jon and Roy study, harvest and prepare oysters in Tomales Bay, California. Then, the two get in on a barbecue at Hog Island Oyster Co.

Skywalker Ranch

13. Skywalker Ranch

Air Date: 2019-09-13

Jon's worked on amazing films at George Lucas's Skywalker Ranch. Now he works on dishes with Roy and Dave Filoni using fresh produce from the property.

Extra Helpings with Babish and Dave

14. Extra Helpings with Babish and Dave

Air Date: 2019-09-13

Jon and Roy cook up some bonus recipes with Andrew Rea of "Binging with Babish" and "Ugly Delicious" host David Chang.

Wolfgang Puck

15. Wolfgang Puck

Air Date: 2020-02-19

Jon and Roy visit chef Wolfgang Puck at his Las Vegas steakhouse CUT to test Jon's omelet-making skills and prepare some incredible cuts of meat.

Border Grill

16. Border Grill

Air Date: 2020-02-19

While in Las Vegas, Jon and Roy stop at Border Grill for a lesson in modern Mexican cuisine from co-owners Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger.

Best Friend

17. Best Friend

Air Date: 2020-02-19

Roy brings Jon into the kitchen at his Las Vegas restaurant, Best Friend, where the two cook up some of Chef Choi's favorite dishes.

Pasta a la Raimi

18. Pasta a la Raimi

Air Date: 2020-02-19

Jon and Roy invite director Sam Raimi into the kitchen to bake sourdough bread and southern biscuits.

Wexler's Deli

19. Wexler's Deli

Air Date: 2020-02-20

Jon and Roy visit Micah Wexler and Michael Kasser of Wexler's Deli to make some traditional Jewish deli staples and also concoct a few new variations.

Extra Helpings with Candace Nelson

20. Extra Helpings with Candace Nelson

Air Date: 2020-02-19

Jon and Roy revisit some sweet and savory bonus recipes from Pizzana chef Daniele Uditi and Sprinkles founder Candace Nelson.

Milk Bar Bake Sale

1. Milk Bar Bake Sale

Air Date: 2020-09-24

At Milk Bar in LA, chef Christina Tosi teaches Jon and Roy how to "take back the bake sale" with her elevated preparations of cookies, pies, and cakes.

Roy's Italian Cuisine

2. Roy's Italian Cuisine

Air Date: 2020-09-24

Roy teaches Jon his unique preparations for a selection of Italian dishes, including artichoke salad, lasagna, and (of course) spaghetti and meatballs.

Jessica Largey

3. Jessica Largey

Air Date: 2020-09-24

James Beard Award-winning chef Jessica Largey welcomes Roy and Jon to help cook up her unique takes on pork meatballs, grilled cabbage and roast duck.

Tartine

4. Tartine

Air Date: 2020-09-24

Chefs Chad Robertson and Chris Bianco take Jon and Roy through their intricate processes for artisan bread baking, fermentation and coffee roasting.

Late Night Burger

5. Late Night Burger

Air Date: 2020-09-24

Roy and Jon re-create Holeman and Finch's late-night burger, then sample Chad Robertson's take on a grilled cheese and a delicious dessert by Nina Subhas.

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Rating

7.4/10

Release Date

2019-06-07

Episodes

25 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Videos

Production Companies

Fairview Entertainment

Fairview Entertainment