The 17 best cooking shows on Netflix to satisfy your cravings
The 17 best cooking shows on Netflix to satisfy your cravings
Ilana Gordon, Debby WolfinsohnSun, April 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC
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Paul Hollywood on 'The Great British Baking Show'; Mikey Day on 'Is It Cake?'; Tim Raue on 'Chef’s Table'Credit: Courtesy of Netflix (2); Tobias Koch/Netflix
Though you are guaranteed to finish hungrier than when you started, Netflix's food-centered content is totally worth it. On the menu are meaty entrees (Chef's Table and Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend), light bites (The Taco Chronicles), and even a kids' meal (The Tiny Chef Show). And, for dessert, light-hearted competition shows like Nailed It! and Is It Cake? are sure to delight.
Feast on these 17 cooking shows streaming on Netflix.
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Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner (2019)
Seth Rogen and David Chang on 'Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner'Credit: Courtesy of Netflix
Noodles with Weird Barbie (Kate McKinnon) in Cambodia? Couscous with Chrissy Teigen in Marrakesh? Yes, please! This show is a slightly decadent and occasionally ridiculous pleasure, like traveling with a true friend. No stress, no drama, no worries about calorie counts, and no pressure to learn stuff. In fact, one of the first things Teigen says upon greeting host David Chang in her (amazing) Moroccan villa is, "I shall teach you…no, I won't."
And while Chang + celebrity guest + traveling to a fabulous destination while eating tons of delicious food might have been a clever way to get Netflix to pay for some glam R and R (kidding?), we don't mind one bit, because the result (four jam-packed episodes) is pure escapist fun. —Debby Wolfinsohn
Where to watch Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: Netflix
Cast: David Chang, Seth Rogen, Chrissy Teigen, Lena Waithe, Kate McKinnon
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The Chef Show (2019–2020)
Jon Favreau (center left) on 'The Chef Show'Credit: Courtesy of Netflix
We admit it: The Chef Show gives us the warm fuzzies. Effortlessly transferring the 2014 movie Chef's look, feel, color palette, and heart from the big to the small screen, producer and star Jon Favreau connects food to friendship in every frame. Reuniting with his buddy and producing partner, Roy Choi (whose fusion taco truck, Kogi, served as Chef's inspo), this series feels like a true labor of love.
Choi, a creative wizard who taught Favreau how to cook like a pro for the film (bringing him up to speed on everything from knife skills to prep to finishing touches), shares the screen with the actor on all sorts of culinary adventures, from baking bread at Tartine to assembling a giant lasagna. The Chef Show is like a food-series-meets-buddy-comedy. —D.W.
Where to watch The Chef Show: Netflix
Cast: Jon Favreau, Roy Choi
03 of 17
Chef's Table (2015–2024)
Mashama Bailey on 'Chef's Table'Credit: Netflix
An essential staple in any foodie's streaming pantry, Chef's Table is known for stunningly shot in-depth episodes focusing on fantastic fare — and the lives of the cooks who create it. Following one chef per episode, EW's writer called this globe-spanning series the "gold standard" of cooking shows, "presenting gorgeous dishes and ingredients with sumptuous cinematography that makes every culinary creation look like a beautiful work of art."
Chef's Table has spawned many spinoffs as well, from barbecue to French cuisine. In other words, this Netflix original series makes for perfect dinner-time viewing, whether you're eating cold pizza or a four-course meal. —D.W.
Where to watch Chef's Table: Netflix
Cast: Massimo Bottura, Dan Barber, Francis Mallmann, Niki Nakayama
04 of 17
Culinary Class Wars (2024–present)
Contestants on 'Culinary Class Wars'Credit: Netflix
This competition cooking show pits veteran chefs (White Spoons) against up-and-comers (Black Spoons), eliminating contestants through culinary challenges until only one is left standing. Fans of Physical: 100 will recognize the format — the two shows are basically the same, but Culinary Class Wars swaps out the athletic events for feats of cookery.
While technically a reality show, Culinary Class Wars lacks the toxic elements that drive most of America’s competitive television — it's more reminiscent of The Great British Baking Show in that competitors are impressed by each other’s talent, and happy to root for their opponents. If you can withstand the hunger pangs and food jealousy that accompany every episode, Culinary Class Wars is a lovely reality option. —Ilana Gordon
Where to watch Culinary Class Wars: Netflix
Cast: Paik Jong-won, Anh Sung-jae
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Fresh Fried and Crispy (2021)
Daym Drops on 'Fresh Fried and Crispy'Credit: Courtesy of Netflix
Impressively bearded, irrepressibly charming, and absolutely willing to take giant bites of uber-crunchy food on camera, Daym Drops is the host with the most enthusiasm. This YouTuber turned Netflix food fanatic travels the U.S. in pursuit of the best in fried fare, sampling heart-stopping delicacies like fried mac 'n cheese, fried Oreos, and something called a "Whale Burger" (which we're not sure we even want to know about).
Drops isn't just super funny, he's fearless, too. Watching him bravely bite into a deep-fried "Rocky Mountain oyster" (if you know, you know) in the Denver episode is truly squirm-inducing fun. —D.W.
Where to watch Fresh Fried and Crispy: Netflix
Cast: Daym Drops
06 of 17
The Great British Baking Show (2010–present)
Paul Hollywood, Alison Hammond, Prue Leith, and Noel Fielding of 'The Great British Baking Show'Credit: Mark Bourdillon/Netflix
From its origins on BBC to its first American spot (PBS) to its current home on Netflix, everyone's favorite U.K. import continues to highlight British culinary curiosities (Devonshire Splits, Bakewell Tarts, Maids of Honour?) along with the inherent magic of turning basic ingredients into art — and things have only gotten tastier as the series continues. Judge Paul Hollywood and his coveted handshake will be joined by Nigella Lawson for the next season, as the author and food critic takes over for Dame Prue Leith. —D.W.
Where to watch The Great British Baking Show: Netflix
Cast: Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith, Alison Hammond, Noel Fielding
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Iron Chef: Quest For an Iron Legend (2022)
Contestants on 'Iron Chef: Quest For an Iron Legend'Credit: Patrick Wymore/Netflix
Who will win the Golden Knife? This Netflix reboot of the Food Network staple proves that Iron Chefs never die, they just get resurrected. Famed host/writer/nerd Alton Brown again takes the reins alongside Top Chef champ Kristen Kish and actor/martial artist Mark Dacascos (returning as "the Chairman") for play-by-plays, oohing and aahing as celebrity chefs face off against, uh, regular ones.
And, yes, this batch of Iron Chefs is on fire: Gabriela Cámara, Curtis Stone, and Dominique Crenn bring stellar credentials from around the globe alongside legendary restaurateur and best-selling author Marcus Samuelsson and one of the OG PBS chefs, Ming Tsai. Together, they bring the noise to Kitchen Stadium once more. —D.W.
Where to watch Iron Chef: The Quest For an Iron Legend: Netflix
Cast: Alton Brown, Kristen Kish, Mark Dacascos
08 of 17
Is It Cake? (2022–present)
Nico Santos, Joel McHale, and Ally Love on 'Is It Cake?'Credit: Courtesy of Netflix
Yet another successful meme-to-series transformation (see: Nailed It!), Is It Cake? scratches our itch for fun while serving up major eye candy…make that eye cake (which admittedly doesn't roll off the tongue as well). Edible optical illusions taken to the nth degree, this show is an invitation to marvel at an elite force of skilled bakers pulling off the impossible: Disguising dessert as a roll of toilet paper? A shoe? A cash register with money sticking out of it? Yup, and it's all made out of cake! This is the kind of show you have to see to believe (again, the cash register, guys), and when you do see it, you won't be able to look away. —D.W.
Where to watch Is It Cake?: Netflix
Cast: Mikey Day
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K Food Show (2022–2025)
People enjoying food in a Korean restaurant on 'K Food Show: A Nation of Broth'Credit: Netflix
Divided into four "seasons" (series?) with just two or three episodes in each installment, this is an incredibly mouth-watering cooking show that we have trouble watching on an empty stomach. Each "season" focuses on a different Korean delicacy (A Nation of Kimchi, A Nation of Banchan, A Nation of Broth, and A Nation of Tteok), allocating time to fully explore each.
And even though kimchi alone — with its rich history, array of techniques, and variations — is worthy of an epic four-hour feature film, these two sub-60-minute episodes will have to do. K Food Show is a beautiful travelogue of a fascinating country with some seriously incredible food, and watching it is like taking a dream vacation without ever leaving home. —D.W.
Where to watch K Food Show: Netflix
Cast: Huh Young-man, Ham Yon-ji, Ryu Soo-young
10 of 17
Nailed It! (2018–2022)
A contestant on 'Nailed It!'Credit: Courtesy of Netflix
Part comedy, part baking show, and 100 percent unbridled silliness, Nailed It! was the first show to spring from a popular Pinterest meme: In this case, home bakers posting snaps of their extremely messed-up creations alongside their inspirations, summing up the ridiculousness of the entire Martha Stewart era in one neat moment. Not to get philosophical, but in these broken and crumbling creations, do we perhaps see…ourselves? Setting impossibly high standards, trying our best, and failing publicly?
Observing DIYers attempt ridiculously complex challenges and with lackluster results isn't just funny, it's also inspiring. (We raise our flour-dusted fists in solidarity.) Enter comedian (and non-baker) Nicole Byer (and her pal, real-life pastry genius Jacques Torres), bringing the necessary warmth needed to set the right tone. —D.W.
Where to watch Nailed It!: Netflix
Cast: Nicole Byer, Jacques Torres, Weston Bahr
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Salt Fat Acid Heat (2018)
Samin Nosrat on 'Salt Fat Acid Heat'Credit: Netflix
Host-cook-author Samin Nosrat's opening statement, "I've spent my entire life in pursuit of flavor," serves as the guiding principle for every moment that follows. Nosrat's brilliantly clear idea — breaking down cooking into four essential elements (the salt, fat, acid, and heat of the title) — is one of those masterful concepts so perfect that you wonder where it's been all your life. Understand these principles and bam, you've unlocked the secret to exceptional meals.
So if you're a newbie, clueless, bored, or simply mystified about the whole "cooking" thing, you owe it to yourself to check this out. One of the shining jewels in the Netflix foodie crown, we give this program (and Nosrat) all the Michelin stars. —D.W.
Where to watch Salt Fat Acid Heat: Netflix
Cast: Samin Nosrat
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School of Chocolate (2021)
Amaury Guichon, Tyricia, Amanda, Stephanie, Mellisa, and Daniel on 'School of Chocolate'Credit: Courtesy of Netflix
Art has never tasted as delicious as it does on the Netflix cooking show School of Chocolate. French pastry chef and chocolatier Amaury Guichon works with chocolate the way other artists work with clay, and his videos of stunning pieces that taste as good as they look have taken the internet by storm.
Here, Guichon challenges a class of eight students to think differently about chocolate as an artistic medium. School of Chocolate isn’t your traditional competition show in that it eschews eliminations, but there is a hefty prize at the end: the title of “Best in Class” and a sum of $50,000. —I.G.
Where to watch School of Chocolate: Netflix
Cast: Amaury Guichon
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Somebody Feed Phil (2018–present)
Phil Rosenthal on 'Somebody Feed Phil'Credit: Courtesy of Netflix
It may not sound like much on paper — a middle-aged Hollywood producer (Everybody Loves Raymond, among others) wanders the world, eating. But there's just something about Phil Rosenthal that makes him an ideal host. Is it his personable, big-hearted, and curious nature? Or his wide-eyed pleasure over the deliciousness of whatever he's eating? No matter the reason, the effect is life-affirming humble charm, with the show devoting a large chunk of time to local charities while showcasing Rosenthal's boundless enthusiasm for every taste, sight, and cultural tidbit from his destinations (Austin to Croatia, Seoul to London).
Comedy cameos from his pals (Ray Romano, Patton Oswalt, Allison Janney, the late Paul Reubens) are icing on the cake along with a healthy helping of humor. —D.W.
Where to watch Somebody Feed Phil: Netflix
Cast: Phil Rosenthal
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Street Food (2019–2022)
People linked up to place orders at a food truck on 'Street Food'Credit: Courtesy of Netflix
If you've ever dreamed of eating your way across the world (guilty as charged), Street Food has got you covered. From O'ahu to Lima, Portland to Osaka, this show is a glorious mash-up of food and travel. Viewers can rack up (honorary) frequent-flier miles by witnessing a wild assortment of treats from the streets (vendors, markets, carts, local spots), all of it as delicious and unpretentious as it gets.
Brought to you by Chef's Table masterminds Brian McGinn and David Gelb, this series also puts the spotlight on the cooks (a fascinating bunch!) and their stories. —D.W.
Where to watch Street Food: Netflix
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Taco Chronicles (2019–2022)
A man sharpening a large knife next to a cone of meat in 'Taco Chronicles'Credit: Courtesy of Netflix
If you've ever waited in line at a taco truck, you can attest to the infinite possibilities this hand-held mini-meal holds. Bean, queso, guac? Nopales, pico, shrimp? Chorizo, carnitas, fajitas? Yes, chef! All of which is to say that tacos are an obvious subject for a docuseries. The story ideas are as endless as the recipes, and this cooking show does it all, showing off gorgeous variations of the dish from around the world while diving into the rich history. From birria to asada, puffy to pescado, no matter how much you think you know about tacos, we guarantee you will learn something new. (Like, al pastor came from…shawarma?) —D.W.
Where to watch Taco Chronicles: Netflix
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The Tiny Chef Show (2022–2025)
Tiny Chef (voice: Matt Hutchinson) on 'The Tiny Chef Show'Credit: Nick Jr.
The cutest cooking show on TV is The Tiny Chef Show, a Nickelodeon creation. It's part live-action, part animation, and follows a vegetarian chef who lives in a tree stump as he cooks with his best friend, a robot named Olly.
Each episode features a different celebrity guest star and recipe as well as educational food content, advice sessions, and dance breaks. The perfect series to help introduce children to cooking and nutrition, The Tiny Chef Show is likely to inspire adults to remember the joys of cooking as well. —I.G.
Where to watch The Tiny Chef Show: Netflix
Cast: Matt Hutchinson, Odessa A'zion, RuPaul, Alan Cumming, Nicole Byer
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Ugly Delicious (2018–2020)
David Chang (left) on 'Ugly Delicious'Credit: Netflix
Ugly Delicious, the celebrated culinary travel show starring the charismatic food fanatic (and Momofuku founder) David Chang, brings some serious credentials to the table. Produced by Oscar-winning director Morgan Neville, this is the show to beat, combining striking photography, juicy details, comic touches, and sheer passionate energy that can't be matched. Taking on one topic per episode (tacos, pizza, Thanksgiving) and going deep, the series revels in the finer points and never fails to make us hungry.
As EW's writer puts it, Ugly Delicious "uses food as a gateway for tackling misconceptions, breaking down cultural barriers, and finding common ground in shared experiences." Not only that, but season 2 reveals a nervous then-new-dad-to-be Chang preparing for his first child in the chef-iest way possible: learning how to make baby food. —D.W.
Where to watch Ugly Delicious: Netflix
Cast: David Chang
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