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The Best Episodes of Selena + Chef

Every episode of Selena + Chef ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Selena + Chef!

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Since social distancing at home, Selena Gomez has been spending more time in the kitchen than she ever imagined. But despite her many talents, it remains to be seen if cooking is one of them.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Selena + Chef Season 3 Episode 7 - Selena + Esther Choi
    9.6/10(65 votes)

    #1 - Selena + Esther Choi

    S3:E7

    Chef and restaurateur Esther Choi helps Selena pull off a mouthwatering Korean BBQ feast, complete with marinated short rib and spicy pork, cucumber kimchi, and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Selena + Chef Season 3 Episode 9 - Selena + Gabe Kennedy
    9.6/10(66 votes)

    #2 - Selena + Gabe Kennedy

    S3:E9

    Feel-good chef Gabe Kennedy introduces Selena to a date night meal that’s sure to make the heart sing: black cod cooked en papillote with Basque cheesecake for dessert.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Selena + Chef Season 3 Episode 10 - Selena + Jamie Oliver
    9.6/10(72 votes)

    #3 - Selena + Jamie Oliver

    S3:E10

    Legendary chef Jamie Oliver dials in from across the pond to help Selena prepare for her favorite time of year, taking Christmas lunch to the next level with dukkah roast chicken, Eaton mess, and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Selena + Chef Season 3 Episode 2 - Selena + Ayesha Curry
    9.5/10(79 votes)

    #4 - Selena + Ayesha Curry

    S3:E2

    Bestselling cookbook author Ayesha Curry teaches superfan Selena how to make the ultimate game day watch party spread of hot honey chicken sandwiches, sweet chili chickpeas, and prosciutto wrapped dates.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Selena + Chef Season 3 Episode 4 - Selena + Fabio Viviani
    9.5/10(68 votes)

    #5 - Selena + Fabio Viviani

    S3:E4

    Ambassador of Italian cuisine Fabio Viviani joins Selena for a carb-fest filled with his signature pan pizza, focaccia, and tomato jam on toast – the perfect spread for game night at Selena’s!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Selena + Chef Season 3 Episode 5 - Selena + Richard Blais
    9.5/10(74 votes)

    #6 - Selena + Richard Blais

    S3:E5

    James Beard nominee Richard Blais is on a mission to make a very special birthday a smashing success. With Selena’s little sister Gracie acting as her sous-chef, it’s time to tackle nachos and ice cream sundaes!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Selena + Chef Season 3 Episode 8 - Selena + Sophia Roe
    9.5/10(63 votes)

    #7 - Selena + Sophia Roe

    S3:E8

    Chef and wellness expert Sophia Roe guides Selena through unfamiliar territory with a plant-based picnic of tofu lettuce wraps, mushroom meatballs, and sweet potato salad, proving just how flavorful vegetarian food can be.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Selena + Chef Season 2 Episode 3 - Selena + José Andrés
    9.4/10(100 votes)

    #8 - Selena + José Andrés

    S2:E3

    It’s tapas time as chef, restauranteur, and humanitarian José Andrés shows Selena that sometimes, the most delicious dishes don’t call for precise recipes.

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  9. Selena + Chef Season 2 Episode 6 - Selena + Jordan Andino
    9.4/10(96 votes)

    #9 - Selena + Jordan Andino

    S2:E6

    New York City-based TV chef and judge Jordan Andino lights up Selena's kitchen with a meal that embodies the unique flavor profile of Filipino cooking: chicken adobo with jasmine rice followed by jackfruit and plantain turon for dessert.

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  10. Selena + Chef Season 4 Episode 1 - Selena + Ludo Lefebvre
    9.4/10(83 votes)

    #10 - Selena + Ludo Lefebvre

    S4:E1

    Selena’s cooking journey comes full circle as her very first instructor Ludo Lefebvre returns to see just how much she’s grown as they grill up sole with burnt tomato and sorrel, plus a dessert of pineapple with spicy banana caramel sauce.

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  11. Selena + Chef Season 4 Episode 2 - Selena + Kristen Kish
    9.4/10(68 votes)

    #11 - Selena + Kristen Kish

    S4:E2

    Chef, TV host, and fast-food enthusiast Kristen Kish helps Selena elevate a childhood-inspired summertime spread of Mexican street corn, glazed carrots, cheesy chickpea fried broccoli, and a strawberry vuzu dessert.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Selena + Chef Season 4 Episode 7 - Selena + Matty Matheson
    9.4/10(64 votes)

    #12 - Selena + Matty Matheson

    S4:E7

    Internet sensation and restaurant owner Matty Matheson – a big personality with an even bigger meal planned – walks Selena through Miami-style ribs and hello dolly bars for one of the most delicious (and musical) meals yet!

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Selena + Chef Season 1 Episode 9 - Selena + Daniel Holzman
    9.3/10(104 votes)

    #13 - Selena + Daniel Holzman

    S1:E9

    Daniel Holzman, the mastermind behind The Meatball Shop, puts Selena to work with one of the most ambitious (and delicious) meals she's cooked to date: mini chicken meatballs paired with gnocchi made from scratch. Can she pull off the daunting culinary feat, or will her journey end with her struggle to use the wine opener?

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Selena + Chef Season 2 Episode 2 - Selena + JJ Johnson
    9.3/10(86 votes)

    #14 - Selena + JJ Johnson

    S2:E2

    James Beard Award-winning author, chef, and humanitarian JJ Johnson leaves Selena’s household speechless with a flavor-packed seafood gumbo.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Selena + Chef Season 3 Episode 1 - Selena + Kwame Onwuachi
    9.3/10(85 votes)

    #15 - Selena + Kwame Onwuachi

    S3:E1

    Sparks fly in James Beard Award winner Kwame Onwuachi’s stress-free virtual kitchen as he introduces Selena to traditional Nigerian food – jollof rice, chicken in red stew, and fried plantains – for Sunday supper.

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  16. Selena + Chef Season 4 Episode 4 - Selena + Rachael Ray
    9.3/10(65 votes)

    #16 - Selena + Rachael Ray

    S4:E4

    Emmy Award-winning television icon Rachael Ray helps Selena treat her Nana and Papa to a delicious date night meal of beer battered fish and elote salad, complete with a Michelada prepared by Rachael’s husband, John.

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  17. Selena + Chef Season 4 Episode 5 - Selena + Nick DiGiovanni
    9.3/10(66 votes)

    #17 - Selena + Nick DiGiovanni

    S4:E5

    Social media cooking star Nick DiGiovanni challenges Selena to create homemade pesto pasta served inside an 80-pound cheese wheel – but only after she enlists Papa’s help getting it from the front door to her kitchen.

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  18. Selena + Chef Season 4 Episode 8 - Selena + Priya Krishna
    9.3/10(61 votes)

    #18 - Selena + Priya Krishna

    S4:E8

    Food journalist, cookbook author, and YouTube personality Priya Krishna guides Selena through an easy and delicious “Indian-ish” lunch of Dahi toast with cilantro chutney, a veggie-filled Kachumber, and refreshing Shikanji.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Selena + Chef Season 4 Episode 9 - Selena + Paola Velez
    9.3/10(62 votes)

    #19 - Selena + Paola Velez

    S4:E9

    James Beard nominee, acclaimed pastry chef, and activist Paola Velez lives up to her impressive resume as she helps Selena create an indulgent, sweet, and savory menu featuring a chocolate cookie icebox cake and beef empanadas.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Selena + Chef Season 2 Episode 4 - Selena + Marcus Samuelsson
    9.2/10(85 votes)

    #20 - Selena + Marcus Samuelsson

    S2:E4

    Internationally acclaimed chef, restaurant owner, and bestselling author Marcus Samuelsson coaches Selena through a heartwarming salmon dish (and her fear of fish guts).

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  21. Selena + Chef Season 2 Episode 8 - Selena + Evan Funke
    9.2/10(76 votes)

    #21 - Selena + Evan Funke

    S2:E8

    Two-time James Beard Award-nominated chef and cookbook author Evan Funke hosts a masterclass in handmade pasta.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Selena + Chef Season 3 Episode 3 - Selena + Aarón Sánchez
    9.2/10(75 votes)

    #22 - Selena + Aarón Sánchez

    S3:E3

    It’s time for a full-blown seafood soirée as fellow Texan Aarón Sánchez guides Selena through assembling a tower of sheer deliciousness, from crab ravigote to mango lobster ceviche. Oh, you fancy huh?!

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Selena + Chef Season 3 Episode 6 - Selena + Padma Lakshmi
    9.2/10(70 votes)

    #23 - Selena + Padma Lakshmi

    S3:E6

    Renowned food expert Padma Lakshmi treats Selena’s crew to a south Indian style ladies’ brunch, complete with sweet ‘n’ sour shrimp curry, coconut rice, and – because brunch would be nothing without a yummy drink – homemade masala chai.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Selena + Chef Season 4 Episode 6 - Selena + Adrienne Cheatham
    9.2/10(62 votes)

    #24 - Selena + Adrienne Cheatham

    S4:E6

    Prestigious New York chef Adrienne Cheatham immerses Selena in the world of French cooking with an ambitious brunch of poached salmon and grits, all topped with fresh hollandaise sauce.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Selena + Chef Season 4 Episode 10 - Selena + Gordon Ramsay
    9.2/10(82 votes)

    #25 - Selena + Gordon Ramsay

    S4:E10

    For her first-ever in-person lesson, Selena is joined by legendary chef Gordon Ramsay. But with butter-basted steak, pan-seared scallops, and more on an ambitious menu, will Selena be able to keep up with his rapid-fire instruction?

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Selena + Esther Choi" is the best rated episode of "Selena + Chef". It scored 9.6/10 based on 65 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/11/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Selena + Gabe Kennedy".