TV Shows About Food on Netflix 2019

Cancel Your Plans! These Are the Best Shows About Food on Netflix Right Now

Netflix is making more lifestyle programming available to you than ever before, and that's good news for anyone that likes to come home and unwind with a relaxing show about food — so that means all of us, really, right? Thankfully, there are plenty of shows about chefs preparing mouthwatering dishes, bakers competing for glory with stunning pastry creations, and travel series that will have you planning your next big holiday around where you can eat. Whether you love artistic cake creations or getting into the nitty-gritty of the science behind the art of cooking, Netflix has a food show for you.

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1. The Final Table

The Final Table is the ultimate chef showdown. In the competition series, pairs of chefs from around the world prepare the national dishes from countries like Japan, Mexico, and India. They're judged by a panel of culinary legends who will decide which competitor will join them at their table at the end of the series.

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2. Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

No one loved to explore the intersection of food and culture more than the late Anthony Bourdain. In his award-winning series Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, the acclaimed chef travelled around the world in an effort to show viewers all the ways that food can bring people from all walks of life together.

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3. The Great British Baking Show

Britain's cosy baking competition series isn't just a joy to watch, it's also a learning experience for anyone interested in creating a descent pastry from scratch. The Great British Baking Show brings together a group of amateur bakers to take on baking challenges assigned by judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. And make no mistake, while the show's known for the camaraderie among the bakers, the weekly bakes take the term challenging to a whole new level.

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4. Zumbo's Just Desserts

Patissier Adriano Zumbo is known for whipping up magical creations that would make Willy Wonka jealous. In Zumbo's Just Desserts, 12 cooks test their knowledge of sugar, pastry, and all things sweet to impress the famous judge.

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5. Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat

Samin Nosrat knows the basics of cooking better than anyone else, and in her series Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, she shares the principles of what makes a good meal with viewers. By visiting kitchens around the world, Nosrat reveals how to make every meal delicious by using ingredients the right way.

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6. Somebody Feed Phil

Philip Rosenthal, the creator of Everybody Loves Raymond, isn't just a comedy writer, he's also an expert foodie. Along with his family and friends, he tours cities known for their food (like New Orleans) and then eats his way through them in the quirky Somebody Feed Phil.

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7. The Big Family Cooking Showdown

The Big Family Cooking Showdown went through some retooling between seasons one and two, but both instalments are fun for anyone who loves to see what other families eat. On this show, families from across Britain compete in teams to whip up home style food that will wow the judges and keep them advancing through to the next round of the competition.

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8. Cooked

Food writer Michael Pollan loves nothing more than to take a deep dive into the art of cooking. In his Netflix series Cooked, Pollan explores cooking by breaking it down into its base elements, and then investigating how techniques have evolved since ancient times. This show's perfect for anyone who wants to take their food knowledge to the next level.

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9. The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell

Debuting around Halloween 2018, The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell is wonderfully weird. McConnell makes macabre baked goods alongside her strange muppet-like creatures, which gives the show a bit of a sitcom feel, even though it's definitely all about the spooky treats.

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10. The Mind of a Chef

Narrated by Bourdain, each season of The Mind of a Chef focuses on one famous chef and their relationship with food. The series not only serves up delectable dishes, it also explores the history, creativity, and process of the season's subject in-depth.

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11. Chef's Table

Have you ever wanted to know how a chef thinks? Chef's Table gives viewers a seat at the table of some of the world's best cooks as they share their stories and styles while taking a dish from the kitchen to the plate.

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12. Nailed It!

Nailed It! knows there's nothing more relatable than a baking fail. Hosted by the charming Nicole Byer, this series challenges not-so-great home cooks to create Pinterest-worthy creations for a cash priz . . . and a little redemption for their past cooking disasters.

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13. Ugly Delicious

David Chang is an award-winning chef who you will love spending time with as he travels the world's greatest food cities with his famous friends. With episodes featuring everyone from Jimmy Kimmel to Steven Yeun, Chang and his pals reveal the intersection between good eats and human connection.

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14. Sugar Rush

There's a cash prize at stake in Sugar Rush, but the bakers have to beat the clock and whip up something astounding if they want to win. Each episode features four teams tasked with creating stunning sweet treats on a time limit, before presenting their goods to pastry chefs Candace Nelson and Adriano Zumbo for judging.

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15. Flavourful Origins

Chinese cuisine takes centre stage in Flavourful Origins. Each episode focuses on a single ingredient: where it comes from, how to use it, and what it adds to the dish. The show's specificity makes it stand out from the pack of cooking programs, and it offers viewers insight into dishes they may have never made at home before.

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16. The Hairy Bikers' Chicken and Egg

All of the Hairy Bikers' series are fun, but The Hairy Bikers' Chicken and Egg might be their best. The titular bikers, Si King and Dave Myers, embark on a funny and enlightening quest to find the best egg and chicken dishes in the world. Their journey is such a delight, they might just inspire you to hit the road too.

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