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Status: Ended
Network: PBS
Type: Documentary
Rating: 8.5/10
The Mind of a Chef
Overview
Go inside the minds of some of the world's top chefs. Narrated by Executive Producer Anthony Bourdain, The Mind of a Chef is that rare and beautiful thing: an intelligent show about cooking.
This production, originally released in 2012, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Documentary series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.5 across its 6 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Season 1
16 Episodes • Aired 2012-11-09
Season 1 examines the food-centric world of Chef David Chang. From ramen to rotting bananas, Copenhagen to Kansas City, and pork buns to golf clubs, Season 1 combines travel, cooking, history, science, and humor into an unforgettable journey.
Season 2
16 Episodes • Aired 2013-09-05
Season 2 features two culinary masters: Sean Brock and April Bloomfield. In the first eight episodes of season two, Chef Sean Brock of McCrady’s and Husk spotlights southern cooking with heritage varieties of rice, beans and grains. In the second half of the season, Chef April Bloomfield of The Spotted Pig follows up with an innovative, refreshingly straightforward take on food.
Season 3
16 Episodes • Aired 2014-09-04
Join chefs Magnus Nilsson and Ed Lee as they show viewers what it truly means to cook, think, create and live in the food-obsessed world that is The Mind of A Chef.
Season 4
16 Episodes • Aired 2015-09-05
In Season 4, enter the minds of chefs Gabrielle Hamilton and David Kinch. Follow these two great culinary figures from their home kitchens to destinations around the globe in search of ingredients, inspiration, and the perfect meal.
Season 5
14 Episodes • Aired 2016-10-01
In Season 5, enter the mind of Chef Ludo Lefebvre. Along with eight episodes featuring the world-renowned chef and currently one of the most influential members of the food scene in Los Angeles, Season 5 also includes six compilation episodes featuring never-before seen footage of some of the best and brightest culinary minds.
