There are three new seasons of Chef’s Table coming to Netflix. In the coming months, three different approaches to this popular series will be arriving on the streamer. This starts with Chef’s Table: Noodles on October 2, 2024. Next comes Chef’s Table: Volume 7 on November 27, 2024. Chef’s Table: Legends will be arriving sometime in 2025. An exact release date has not been shared yet.
Chef’s Table: Noodles – October 2, 2024
Noodles will take viewers on a delectable journey across the globe, exploring the rich and diverse world of noodles through the eyes of four masterful chefs. This season celebrates the cultural significance and culinary artistry of noodles, offering a deep dive into both traditional and innovative techniques.
Evan Funke
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
ABOUT
A culinary storyteller and celebrated custodian of Italian tradition, Evan Funke brings the vibrant flavors of Italian cuisine to life. The two-time James Beard-nominated chef is a master of the old world techniques of handmade pasta. Widely known for his dedication to seasonality, warm hospitality, and reverence for the deep-rooted culinary traditions of Italy, he brings more than two decades of excellence to all of his restaurants — Funke in Beverly Hills; Mother Wolf in Hollywood and Las Vegas; Felix in Venice Beach; Tre Dita in Chicago; and the forthcoming Mother Wolf in Miami, slated to open Fall 2024. Funke is also the author of the critically acclaimed cookbook American Sfoglino and the subject of the feature-length documentary film titled Funke, which recounts his journey as a chef through to the opening of his first restaurant.
Guirong Wei
LOCATION
London, UK/China
ABOUT
A pioneer of Shaanxi cuisine in the UK, Guirong Wei’s noodle dishes are a perfect blend of bold flavors and meticulous techniques. With her profound experience of over 25 years in the catering industry, she stands as the co-owner of acclaimed restaurants Xi’an Impression and the founder of Master Wei Xi’an. Over her career, Wei’s work has introduced the unique flavors of Shaanxi-style cuisine and significantly boosted its popularity in London and beyond. She’s been recognized with the Golden Chopsticks award, as well as at the OFM Awards as Best Newcomer. Master Wei was also honored as Time Out’s Best Restaurant and Best Chinese Restaurant.
Peppe Guida
LOCATION
Italy
ABOUT
Peppe Guida’s dishes showcase the essence of Italian tradition with a modern twist. The son of an artist, Guida is a proudly self-taught culinary force, who combines an eye for fine dining with the simplicity of recipes inspired by his own upbringing in the coastal town of Vico Equense. That spirit runs through his two acclaimed restaurants, Antica Osteria Nonna Rosa, which has held one Michelin star since 2007, and Villa Rosa. With a visceral attachment to his land and its sea, Guida leads with the motto “hands in the earth and eyes towards the sea,” perfectly encapsulating his style of cooking, which draws liberally from the popular tradition of Campania to yield elegant and modern cuisine.
Nite Yun
LOCATION
Oakland, CA/Cambodia
ABOUT
A rising star in the culinary world, Nite Yun proudly introduces people to the flavorful noodle dishes of Cambodia, honoring the legacy of these recipes passed down through generations. Born in a refugee camp in Thailand after her parents escaped war-torn Cambodia, Yun and her family eventually resettled in California. Growing up, she learned to make traditional dishes from her mother, sparking a lifelong love of cooking. She’s since returned to Cambodia to learn more about her parents’ heritage — and bring back the flavors to the Bay Area, where she now resides. In 2018, Yun opened her first restaurant, Nyum Bai, before opening Lunette in San Francisco’s iconic ferry building. She’s been recognized as one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People, Food and Wine Best New Chef of 2019, a James Beard Award semifinalist, and a recipient of the Vilcek Foundation Prize for Creative Promise in Culinary Arts.
Chef’s Table: Volume 7 – November 27, 2024
Volume 7 of Chef’s Table continues the series’ tradition of spotlighting the world’s most extraordinary chefs who are redefining the culinary landscape. This season’s lineup features a diverse group of chefs, each bringing their unique perspective and creativity to the table.
Nok Suntaranon
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
ABOUT
James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon brings the bold, authentic flavors of Thailand to the forefront, pushing the boundaries of traditional Southern Thai cuisine. Originally a flight attendant from Trang, Thailand, Suntaranon at age 50 opened Kalaya in 2019, one of the country’s highest-regarded Thai restaurants, named after her mother. Originally a small BYOB establishment located in South Philadelphia, Kalaya relocated to the Fishtown neighborhood years later with a larger footprint and bar program after receiving immense acclaim, including being named one of Esquire’s and Food & Wine’s “Best New Restaurants.” Suntaranon is also the author of the upcoming cookbook Kalaya’s Southern Thai Kitchen, which hits shelves Nov. 5, 2024.
Kwame Onwuachi
LOCATION
New York City, NY
ABOUT
A culinary powerhouse, Kwame Onwuachi’s cuisine is a vibrant celebration of his Afro-Caribbean heritage. In 2022, the James Beard Award-winning chef opened his restaurant concept, Tatiana By Kwame Onwuachi, which stands as a tribute to his sister and his upbringing in and around the Bronx and the old neighborhood of San Juan Hill. Since its opening, the restaurant has been named “The #1 Restaurant in New York City” by The New York Times two years running, among many other top accolades. He’s set to open his next venture, Dōgon, with the Salamander DC hotel this fall. Onwuachi is also the author of the critically acclaimed cookbook My America, and the memoir Notes from a Young Black Chef, which is being adapted into a feature film by A24. He previously participated as a contestant on Season 13 of Top Chef before later appearing as a judge on the competition series.
Ángel León
LOCATION
Spain
ABOUT
Ángel León and his innovative work with marine ingredients have earned global acclaim. Known as the “Chef of the Sea,” the Spanish visionary is a vocational sailor, whose passion for fishing and knowledge of nature, seaweed, salts, and beyond informs his experimental approach to fine dining. León, whose restaurant Aponiente holds three Michelin stars, is dedicated to extracting what others do not want or see from the sea, in order to offer people new ingredients and species. He is also passionate about raising awareness towards a more engaged and sustainable future, working alongside prestigious universities and organizations around the world to spread his message. León is the author of the book Chef del Mar and has appeared in his own television series of the same name.
Norma Listman and Saqib Keval
LOCATION
Mexico City, Mexico
ABOUT
Norma Listman and Saqib Keval are a dynamic husband and wife duo, who fuse Mexican and South Asian flavors to create a unique culinary narrative that reflects their cultural roots. Co-chefs and co-owners of an emergent Mexico City restaurant group that now includes two restaurants — Masala y Maíz and Mari Gold — they have dedicated their careers to advocating for food as a tool for exploring justice, decolonization, and the establishment of community-based businesses centering movement building and political education. The pair operate their businesses, which also include a labor justice foundation and a chef residency program, with a worker and community first mentality, full financial transparency, and a focus on radical hospitality and a collective leadership model.
Chef’s Table: Legends – 2025
Looking ahead to 2025, Chef’s Table: Legends will pay tribute to the culinary legends who have shaped the modern world of food as we know it. This season, which coincides with the 10-year anniversary of the Chef’s Table franchise, will feature a lineup of legendary chefs whose influence has transcended borders (and mediums) and inspired generations of cooks and food lovers alike.
