The Chef Show

Season 1

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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.

20 Episodes

  • Gwyneth Paltrow / Bill Burr
    E1
    Gwyneth Paltrow / Bill BurrRoy 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
    E2
    Avengers AtlantaJon and Roy sample Atlanta hot spots Holeman and Finch as well as The Optimist to learn how to cook some of the signature food. Later they are met by the Avengers crew to share in some of the local cuisine.
  • Chef Film Recipes
    E3
    Chef Film RecipesRoy 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
    E4
    Remembering Jonathan GoldLate 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
    E5
    Robert Rodriguez / First FridayRoy 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
    E6
    David ChangJon 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
    E7
    Aaron FranklinRoy 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
    E8
    Hot LuckAaron 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
    E9
    Seth RogenSeth Rogen knows how to break down chickens, so Jon and Roy put him to work as they prep two distinct chicken dishes.
  • Pizzana
    E10
    PizzanaJon 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
    E11
    Guerrilla TacosJon 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
    E12
    Hog IslandJon 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
    E13
    Skywalker RanchJon'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
    E14
    Extra Helpings with Babish and DaveJon and Roy cook up some bonus recipes with Andrew Rea of "Binging with Babish" and "Ugly Delicious" host David Chang.
  • Wolfgang Puck
    E15
    Wolfgang PuckJon 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
    E16
    Border GrillWhile 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
    E17
    Best FriendRoy 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
    E18
    Pasta a la RaimiJon and Roy invite director Sam Raimi into the kitchen to bake sourdough bread and southern biscuits.
  • Wexler's Deli
    E19
    Wexler's DeliJon 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
    E20
    Extra Helpings with Candace NelsonJon and Roy revisit some sweet and savory bonus recipes from Pizzana chef Daniele Uditi and Sprinkles founder Candace Nelson.

Cast of Season 1

  • Jon FavreauSelf / Director
  • Roy ChoiSelf
  • Bryan MitchellProducer

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