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.
Genre: Documentary
Cast:Jon Favreau , Roy Choi , Aaron Franklin , Andrew Rea , David Chang , Dave Filoni , Seth Rogen , Robert Rodriguez , Gwyneth Paltrow , Evan Kleiman , Wes Avila , Daniele U'Diti , Spencer Gomez , Bill Burr , Jazz Singsanong , Ford Fry , Daniel Vaughn , Kevin Feige
S1.E1 ∙ Gwyneth Paltrow/Bill Burr
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.
S1.E2 ∙ Avengers Atlanta
Jon 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.
S1.E3 ∙ Chef Film Recipes
Roy and Jon revisit some of the best dishes from the film 'Chef', including Scarlett Johansson's favorite pasta and the oft-misunderstood chocolate lava cake.
S1.E4 ∙ Remembering Jonathan Gold
Late food writer Jonathan Gold's reviews helped many chefs, so Jon and Roy honor his memory with KCRW radio personality Evan Kleiman and Jitlada's Jazz Singsanong.
S1.E5 ∙ Robert Rodriquez/First Friday
Roy and Jon make pizza and chat about creativity with Robert Rodriguez, before embarking on a food truck cooking and eating bonanza in Venica, California.
S1.E6 ∙ David Chang
Jon and Roy head into the kitchen to make dueling fried rice recipes before welcoming in David Chang to cook and discuss classic Korean dishes.
S1.E7 ∙ Aaron Franklin
Roy and Jon travel to Austin to grab tacos with Aaron Franklin, then learn the intricacies behind preparing his famous Franklin Barbecue brisket.
S1.E8 ∙ Hot Luck
Aaron Franklin brings Jon and Roy to Hot Luck, Austin's 'anti-food-fest food festival', where they serve up Roy's iconic short ribs.
S1.E9 ∙ Seth Rogen
Seth Rogen knows how to break down chickens, so Jon and Roy put him to work as they prep two distinct chicken dishes.
S1.E10 ∙ Pizzana
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.
S1.E11 ∙ Guerilla Tacos
Jon and Roy head to Guerilla Tacos, where they enjoy some off-menu breakfast burritos and help Chef Wes Avila prep his flagship tacos and tostadas.
S1.E12 ∙ Hog Island
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.
S1.E13 ∙ Skywalker Ranch
Jon's worked on amazing films at George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch. Now he works on dishes with Roy and Dave Filoni using fresh produce from the property.
S1.E14 ∙ Extra Helpings with Babish
Jon and Roy cook up some bonus recipes with Andrew Rea of "Binging with Babish" and "Ugly Delicious" host David Chang.
S1.E15 ∙ Wolfgang Puck
In Las Vegas, Jon and Roy visit chef Wolfgang Puck at his steakhouse CUT to put Jon's omelet-making skills to the test and to prepare cuts of meat.
S1.E16 ∙ Border Grill
Jon and Roy stop at Border Grill in Las Vegas for a lesson in modern Mexican cuisine from co-owners Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger.
S1.E17 ∙ Best Friend
Roy brings Jon into the kitchen at his Las Vegas restaurant, Best Friend, where they cook up some of chef Choi's favorite dishes.
S1.E18 ∙ Pasta a la Raimi
Jon and Roy invite director Sam Raimi into the kitchen to bake sourdough bread and southern biscuits.
S1.E19 ∙ Wexler's Deli
Roy and Jon visit Wexler's Deli in Los Angeles to make traditional Jewish dishes and experiment with the cultural ingredients.
S1.E20 ∙ Extra Helpings with Candace Nelson
Jon and Roy revisit some sweet and savory recipes from Pizzana chef Daniele Uditi and Sprinkles founder Candace Nelson.
