Name: Chef's Table
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2015-04-26
Rating: 7.8

Food porn so gorgeous you'll lick your screen. Don't actually do that.

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Aesthetic maximalismCulinary obsessionArtist as mad genius

Latest Episode

41 min

Season 7 • Episode 4

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Overview

Documentary

Meet culinary stars around the world who are redefining gourmet food with innovative dishes and tantalizing desserts.

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cooking chef food documentary culinary arts fine dining world cuisine

Perfectionism as pathologyCultural identity through cuisineSacrifice for craftDemocratization of fine dining

Standout Aspects

Cinematography

Macro shots that make foam look like cosmic art

Score

Classical music that turns plating into opera

Direction

Gelb's signature style: part worship, part interrogation

Best for:Solo·Date Night·Binge

Creator

David Gelb

First AiredApr 26, 2015

StatusOngoing

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Paceslow

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feelmedium

Seasons7·Episodes34

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Gelb basically invented the modern food documentary aesthetic here—every glossy cooking show since owes it a debt.

Trivia

Several featured restaurants closed or lost stars after filming, sparking debates about the 'Netflix curse' on fine dining.

Chef's Table | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

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Chef's Table (2015)