Chef

Chef (2016)

EndedScripted showDrama, Food

Hoshino Mitsuko is the talented three-star chef of famous French restaurant, La Cuisine de La reine, in Ginza, Tokyo. She has drawn attention not just from Japan but also the world for the new recipes she continuously conceives with her delicate palate and unrivalled creativity. Gourmands around the world visit the restaurant for her cuisine and there is a three-year wait for reservations. Mitsuko has absolute confidence that there is no one in this world who will not finish her food. But one day, trouble occurs between Mitsuko and the restaurant owner Shinoda Shogo and she is fired. She has difficulty finding a new restaurant due to Shinoda's interference and her over-inflated pride, and ends up creating school lunches for a popular variety program by the hotshot producer Yaguchi Saki. It was believed to be something easy for Mitsuko, but she meets many obstacles and keeps failing. Moreover, this is aired on TV and made known to the world. Even so, Mitsuko does not give up and starts to create school lunches in order to hear children say her food is delicious and also regain her lost stars.

Network
Scheduleevery Thursday at 22:00 (54 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E10Episode 10Dec 15, 2016
S01E09Episode 9Dec 8, 2016
S01E08Episode 8Dec 1, 2016
S01E07Episode 7Nov 24, 2016
S01E06Episode 6Nov 17, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Chef premiere?

Chef premiered on November 16, 2016.

Who starred as the main character in Chef?

Jon Favreau starred as the main character in Chef.

What is the plot of Chef?

Chef follows the story of a talented chef who loses his job and starts his own food truck business to regain his passion for cooking and reconnect with his family and friends.

Who directed Chef?

Jon Favreau directed Chef.

What is Jon Favreau's character's name in Chef?

Jon Favreau's character's name in Chef is Carl Casper.

Who plays Carl Casper's ex-wife in Chef?

Sofia Vergara plays Carl Casper's ex-wife in Chef.

What is the name of the food truck that Carl Casper starts in Chef?

The name of the food truck that Carl Casper starts in Chef is El Jefe.

Who plays Martin in Chef?

John Leguizamo plays Martin in Chef.

What is the name of Carl Casper's best friend in Chef?

Bobby Cannavale plays Tony in Chef, who is the best friend of Carl Casper.

Who plays Percy in Chef?

Emjay Anthony plays Percy in Chef, who is the son of Carl Casper.

Which city does Carl Casper launch his food truck in Chef?

Carl Casper launches his food truck in Los Angeles in Chef.

Who plays Inez in Chef?

In Chef, Inez is played by Cuban actress, actress, and model, M\u00eda Maestro.

What is the name of the critic who writes a bad review about Carl Casper's cooking in Chef?

The name of the critic who writes a bad review about Carl Casper's cooking in Chef is Ramsey Michel.

Who plays the role of Ramsey Michel in Chef?

Oliver Platt plays the role of Ramsey Michel in Chef.

Cast

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Characters

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Also known as

  • Mitsuboshi no Kyushoku (Japan)
  • 三ツ星の給食 (Japan)
  • Chef: Mitsuboshi no Kyushoku (Japan)
  • Chef~三ツ星の給食~ (Japan)

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