Chef's Table

Chef's Table, created by David Gelb as a follow-up to his documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi, is a Netflix series that dedicates each episode to an individual acclaimed chef. The program distinguishes itself through a unique cinematic style, employing slow motion, shallow focus, and classical music in place of traditional narration often found in food programs. The first season, which premiered in 2015, featured culinary luminaries such as Massimo Bottura of Osteria Francescana and Niki Nakayama of n/naka. The success of this format has led to the development of several spin-off series, expanding its focus to specialized culinary arts like pastry, pizza, barbecue, and noodles, further cementing its influence in food documentary filmmaking.