''Chef's Table'' is an American documentary series created by David Gelb' which premiered on video streaming service

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on April 26, 2015. The series takes viewers inside both the lives and kitchens of a variety acclaimed and successful international chefs, with each

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placing the spotlight on a single chef and exploring the unique lives, talents and passions which influence their style of

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. The series has been nominated for and awarded a variety of

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s, including 8 Emmy nominations, and was renewed for a seventh and eighth season on May 20, 2019.

Background

Each episode of the series focuses on a specific chef, and explores their personal philosophies and approach to cooking. Creator David Gelb considers it a follow-up to his documentary '' Jiro Dreams of Sushi''. Both documentaries make use of cinematography and production techniques based on traditional filmmaking rather than

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Episodes

Volume 1 (2015)

Volume 2 (2016)

''Chef's Table: France'' (2016)

Volume 3 (2017)

''Chef's Table: Pastry'' (2018)

Volume 5 (2018)

Volume 6 (2019)

''Chef's Table: BBQ'' (2020)

A second spin-off, titled ''Chef's Table: BBQ'' premiered on September 2, 2020.

''Chef's Table: Pizza'' (2022)

Reception

The series has been well received since it aired in 2015 and has been praised for its cinematography, score, and production. ''Chef's Table'' has been parodied numerous times. ''Gods of Food'', which satirizes ''Chef's Table'' and the restaurant industry, was produced by the

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comedy channel

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. The IFC series Portlandia parodied the series in an episode about an airport sushi chef.

Awards

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