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The Chef Show

Fri, Jun 7, 2019
  • Documentary
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Jon Favreau
    Jon Favreau
    as Self
  • Roy Choi
    Roy Choi
    as Self
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Episodes

2 seasons · 25 episodes

Ended · 25 aired
Season 1
20 episodes · 20 aired
▾
  • E1
    Gwyneth Paltrow / Bill Burr
    Aired · Fri, Jun 7, 2019 · 30m

    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.

  • E2
    Avengers Atlanta
    Aired · Fri, Jun 7, 2019 · 30m

    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.

  • E3
    Chef Film Recipes
    Aired · Fri, Jun 7, 2019 · 30m

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

  • E4
    Remembering Jonathan Gold
    Aired · Fri, Jun 7, 2019 · 30m

    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.

  • E5
    Robert Rodriguez / First Friday
    Aired · Fri, Jun 7, 2019 · 30m

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

  • E6
    David Chang
    Aired · Fri, Jun 7, 2019 · 30m

    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.

  • E7
    Aaron Franklin
    Aired · Fri, Jun 7, 2019 · 30m

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

  • E8
    Hot Luck
    Aired · Fri, Jun 7, 2019 · 30m

    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.

  • E9
    Seth Rogen
    Aired · Fri, Sep 13, 2019 · 31m

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

  • E10
    Pizzana
    Aired · Fri, Sep 13, 2019 · 33m

    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.

  • E11
    Guerrilla Tacos
    Aired · Fri, Sep 13, 2019 · 29m

    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.

  • E12
    Hog Island
    Aired · Fri, Sep 13, 2019 · 30m

    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.

  • E13
    Skywalker Ranch
    Aired · Fri, Sep 13, 2019 · 34m

    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.

  • E14
    Extra Helpings with Babish and Dave
    Aired · Fri, Sep 13, 2019 · 31m

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

  • E15
    Wolfgang Puck
    Aired · Wed, Feb 19, 2020 · 30m

    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.

  • E16
    Border Grill
    Aired · Wed, Feb 19, 2020 · 28m

    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.

  • E17
    Best Friend
    Aired · Wed, Feb 19, 2020 · 34m

    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.

  • E18
    Pasta a la Raimi
    Aired · Wed, Feb 19, 2020 · 31m

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

  • E19
    Wexler's Deli
    Aired · Wed, Feb 19, 2020 · 30m

    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.

  • E20
    Extra Helpings with Candace Nelson
    Aired · Wed, Feb 19, 2020 · 29m

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

Season 2
5 episodes · 5 aired
▾
  • E1
    Milk Bar Bake Sale
    Aired · Thu, Sep 24, 2020 · 29m

    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.

  • E2
    Roy's Italian Cuisine
    Aired · Thu, Sep 24, 2020 · 29m

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

  • E3
    Jessica Largey
    Aired · Thu, Sep 24, 2020 · 33m

    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.

  • E4
    Tartine
    Aired · Thu, Sep 24, 2020 · 29m

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

  • E5
    Late Night Burger
    Aired · Thu, Sep 24, 2020 · 27m

    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.