Chef School

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  • 2007
  • 2 Seasons
  • 6.8  (29)

Chef School is a fascinating reality television show that aired on Syndicado in 2007. It follows the professional and personal lives of several culinary students who aspire to become chefs at Canada's most prestigious culinary institution, Chef School. The series features Tim Besserer, a successful restaurateur and Chef School's head chef, and Mike Brennan, the school's director of education. The students face a variety of challenges in each episode, from learning new culinary techniques to working in real-life culinary environments under intense pressure.

Throughout the show, the students are shown working in the kitchen, attending lectures, and participating in practical exercises that test their skills and knowledge. Their progress is closely monitored by Besserer and Brennan, who provide guidance and feedback to help them improve.

One of the most impressive aspects of the show is its focus on the students' personal and professional lives. By exploring their backgrounds, motivations, and passions, the series provides a unique insight into what it takes to succeed in the culinary industry.

In addition to following the students as they progress through their studies, the show also provides a glimpse into the culinary world beyond school. Viewers are introduced to leading chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary experts who share their insights and experiences, as well as their expectations of aspiring chefs.

Another highlight of the series is its exploration of the culinary arts themselves. Through interviews with leading chefs and in-depth discussions of different culinary techniques and styles, viewers are given a detailed understanding of how food is prepared, presented, and enjoyed at the highest levels of the industry.

The series also features several memorable challenges that test the students' creativity, speed, and skill. From creating innovative new dishes to working with unusual ingredients, these challenges provide a thrilling behind-the-scenes look at the intense pressure and high stakes of professional cooking.

Despite its focus on the intense and demanding world of culinary education, Chef School is also a warm and relatable show, thanks in large part to the engaging and charismatic personalities of its student cast. From their successes to their struggles, viewers can't help but root for these aspiring chefs as they pursue their dreams.

Overall, Chef School is a captivating and insightful look at the world of high-end culinary education. With its engaging cast, expert insights, and thrilling challenges, it provides a fascinating glimpse into this exciting and challenging profession.

Chef School is a series that ran for 2 seasons (26 episodes) between March 7, 2007 and on Syndicado

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What It Takes
13. What It Takes
March 5, 2008
Part two of the two part special. The school decides who will go to Paris for the apprenticeship at a three-star Michelin restaurant.
The Final Chapter
12. The Final Chapter
March 5, 2008
The series finale is a two-part special. The school announces a bursary for a once in a lifetime opportunity to apprentice in Paris at a three-star Michelin restaurant. The decision on who graduates as the most promising chef is the culmination of the grueling two-year program.
Just Suck It Up
11. Just Suck It Up
March 5, 2008
Matt has earned the reputation as teacher's pet, but there's no denying he's talented. He and his mentor take over the kitchen at the year's final lab dinner, but most of the other students are left with a bad taste in the mouth.
The Black Box
10. The Black Box
March 5, 2008
Chef Instructor Neil Baxter challenges the students' creativity and organization. Faced with a limited number of ingredients and a limited period of time, they must create an internationally inspired menu from Thai to India to Ethiopian. It's a critical exam that weighs heavily on their final mark.
Something to Prove
9. Something to Prove
March 5, 2008
In a second panel, students prepare their own versions of high-end bistro fare. Everyone gets a big shock when a visiting chef sizes up the group and makes his assessment of who has what it takes.
Andrewbot 3000
8. Andrewbot 3000
March 5, 2008
Richard's problems reach a crisis. The students can no longer rely on him, but they are torn by their loyalty. The school directors have to face the difficult decision of whether to expel him, while Andrew is forced to make his toughest choice yet.
Class President
7. Class President
March 5, 2008
It's Ben's turns to be head chef, but Richard has disappeared and the group's morale is at an all-time low. Ben struggles against the odds to pull off a successful dinner and, more importantly, to retain his golden boy image.
You Either Win or You Don't Win
6. You Either Win or You Don't Win
March 5, 2008
Three of the students face off as head chefs in the first of this season panel days. Kelsey needs self-esteem, Alex needs to redeem himself, but everyone thinks Richard is a shoe-in.
Oh My God
5. Oh My God
March 5, 2008
The ever-cocky Dave takes over the kitchen and thinks that yelling is the best way to get things done. But he's been dealt a bad hand today, and anger doesn't seem to be working for him.
The New Leaf
4. The New Leaf
March 5, 2008
Enfant-terrible Alex claims to have turned over a new leaf this year. He wants to stay clean and sober and graduate at the top of the class. But old patterns surface, and, once again, he becomes the centre of controversy and conflict
Dark Passion
3. Dark Passion
March 5, 2008
Richard is torn between being a single parent and chef school apprentice. His internal struggle erupts on his night to be head chef and threatens his success at the school
I See Potential
2. I See Potential
March 5, 2008
Nineteen-year-old Kelsey is the youngest in the group and is the first up to lead her team as head chef at a restaurant lab. But her hopes of executing her vision for her menu are crushed when her instructor arrives to supervise.
Back to School
1. Back to School
March 5, 2008
A year ago, 12 students arrived in Stratford to begin the two-year program at an internationally recognized culinary academy. Now there are only nine in the group and in their first days back they realize the challenges in front of them are greater than ever before.
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Where to Watch Chef School
Chef School is available for streaming on the Syndicado website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Chef School on demand at Amazon Prime, Amazon, Vudu, Hoopla, Tubi TV and Pluto TV.
  • Premiere Date
    March 7, 2007
  • IMDB Rating
    6.8  (29)