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The Best Episodes of The Chef Show

Every episode of The Chef Show ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of 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
Network:Netflix
Episodes
25
Avg. Rating
7.8
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
7.3
7.5
8.0
7.7
7.9
7.8

Best Episodes Summary

"Pizzana" is the best rated episode of "The Chef Show". It scored 8.4/10 based on 124 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/13/2019. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Wolfgang Puck".

  • Pizzana
    8.4/10(124)
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    #1 - Pizzana

    Season 1 Episode 10

    Aired 9/13/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wolfgang Puck
    8.2/10(110)
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    #2 - Wolfgang Puck

    Season 1 Episode 15

    Aired 2/19/2020

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Late Night Burger
    8.1/10(70)
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    #3 - Late Night Burger

    Season 2 Episode 5

    Aired 9/24/2020

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Avengers Atlanta
    8.0/10(237)
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    #4 - Avengers Atlanta

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 6/7/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Robert Rodriguez / First Friday
    8.0/10(163)
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    #5 - Robert Rodriguez / First Friday

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 6/7/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Skywalker Ranch
    8.0/10(123)
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    #6 - Skywalker Ranch

    Season 1 Episode 13

    Aired 9/13/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chef Film Recipes
    7.9/10(173)
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    #7 - Chef Film Recipes

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 6/7/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hog Island
    7.9/10(109)
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    #8 - Hog Island

    Season 1 Episode 12

    Aired 9/13/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Best Friend
    7.9/10(86)
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    #9 - Best Friend

    Season 1 Episode 17

    Aired 2/19/2020

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Remembering Jonathan Gold
    7.8/10(162)
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    #10 - Remembering Jonathan Gold

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 6/7/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pasta a la Raimi
    7.8/10(98)
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    #11 - Pasta a la Raimi

    Season 1 Episode 18

    Aired 2/19/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jessica Largey
    7.8/10(72)
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    #12 - Jessica Largey

    Season 2 Episode 3

    Aired 9/24/2020

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Seth Rogen
    7.7/10(130)
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    #13 - Seth Rogen

    Season 1 Episode 9

    Aired 9/13/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wexler's Deli
    7.7/10(89)
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    #14 - Wexler's Deli

    Season 1 Episode 19

    Aired 2/20/2020

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Roy's Italian Cuisine
    7.7/10(88)
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    #15 - Roy's Italian Cuisine

    Season 2 Episode 2

    Aired 9/24/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Aaron Franklin
    7.6/10(138)
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    #16 - Aaron Franklin

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 6/7/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hot Luck
    7.6/10(133)
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    #17 - Hot Luck

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 6/7/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Guerrilla Tacos
    7.6/10(107)
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    #18 - Guerrilla Tacos

    Season 1 Episode 11

    Aired 9/13/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Extra Helpings with Babish and Dave
    7.6/10(101)
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    #19 - Extra Helpings with Babish and Dave

    Season 1 Episode 14

    Aired 9/13/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Border Grill
    7.6/10(96)
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    #20 - Border Grill

    Season 1 Episode 16

    Aired 2/19/2020

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Milk Bar Bake Sale
    7.5/10(95)
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    #21 - Milk Bar Bake Sale

    Season 2 Episode 1

    Aired 9/24/2020

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • David Chang
    7.4/10(143)
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    #22 - David Chang

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 6/7/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tartine
    7.4/10(74)
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    #23 - Tartine

    Season 2 Episode 4

    Aired 9/24/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Gwyneth Paltrow / Bill Burr
    7.3/10(258)
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    #24 - Gwyneth Paltrow / Bill Burr

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 6/7/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Extra Helpings with Candace Nelson
    7.3/10(83)
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    #25 - Extra Helpings with Candace Nelson

    Season 1 Episode 20

    Aired 2/19/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A