Selena + Chef

Selena + Chef is an American streaming television cooking show hosted by Selena Gomez that premiered on HBO Max on August 13, 2020. The first season consists of 10 episodes.[1] In August 2020, the series was renewed for a second season.[2] The second season of the series premiered on November 19, 2020 and continues into early 2021.[3]

Selena + Chef
Promotional poster for the series.
GenreCooking show
Developed byAaron Saidman
Presented bySelena Gomez
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes20
Production
Executive producers
Running time22–33 minutes
Production companies
DistributorHBO Max
Release
Original networkHBO Max
Original releaseAugust 13, 2020 (2020-08-13) –
present (present)
External links
HBO Max

Premise

Selena Gomez stars in an unscripted cooking series filmed in her home during quarantine. Each episode features Selena tackling a new cuisine and guest stars a different professional chef, where they cover tips and tricks and how to deal with disasters in the kitchen. Each episode also explores a food-related charity.[4][5]

Cast

Selena Gomez stars as the host of the series. Confirmed guests for the first season include:[6]

Confirmed guests for the second season include:<[7]

Special guests
  • Nana Cornett
  • Papa Cornett
  • Liz Golden
  • Raquelle Stevens
  • Theresa Mingus
  • Paige Reed

Episodes

Series overview
SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
110August 13, 2020 (2020-08-13)August 27, 2020 (2020-08-27)
210November 19, 2020 (2020-11-19)February 4, 2021 (2021-02-04)

Season 1 (2020)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal release date [8]
11"Selena + Ludo Lefebvre"August 13, 2020 (2020-08-13)
Acclaimed French chef Ludo Lefebvre teaches Selena how to make his "French Omelette" and "Cheese Soufflé".
22"Selena + Antonia Lofaso"August 13, 2020 (2020-08-13)
Executive chef and cookbook author Antonia Lofaso teaches Selena how to make her "Seafood Tostada".
33"Selena + Candice Kumai"August 13, 2020 (2020-08-13)
Chef and author Candice Kumai teaches Selena how to make her "Spicy Miso Ramen" and "Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies".
44"Selena + Roy Choi"August 20, 2020 (2020-08-20)
L.A. Food truck chef legend Roy Choi teaches Selena how to make his "Korean BBQ Short Rib Breakfast Tacos" and "Hawaiian Malasadas".
55"Selena + Jon and Vinny"August 20, 2020 (2020-08-20)
Dynamic chef duo Jon and Vinny teach Selena how to make their "Chicken Dinner" and "Bruschetta".
66"Selena + Nancy Silverton"August 20, 2020 (2020-08-20)
Executive chef, baker and restaurateur Nancy Silverton teaches Selena how to make her "Italian Party Buffet".
77"Selena + Angelo Sosa"August 27, 2020 (2020-08-27)
Chef and culinary director Angelo Sosa teaches Selena how to make his "Guacamole 101" and "Baja Style Fried Rice"
88"Selena + Tanya Holland"August 27, 2020 (2020-08-27)
Award winning chef, author and restaurateur Tanya Holland teaches Selena how to make her "Buttermilk Fried Chicken" and "Bacon, Cheddar and Scallion Biscuits".
99"Selena + Daniel Holzman"August 27, 2020 (2020-08-27)
Chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur and cooking teacher Daniel Holzman teaches Selena how to make his "Chicken Meatballs and Gnocchi".
1010"Selena + Nyesha Arrington"August 27, 2020 (2020-08-27)
Renowned chef and restaurateur Nyesha Arrington teaches Selena how to make her "Branzino with Spiced Tomato-Coconut Sauce" and "Dog Biscuits and Glaze".

Season 2 (2020–21)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal release date [8][7]
111"Selena + Curtis Stone"January 21, 2021 (2021-01-21)
122"Selena + JJ Johnson"January 21, 2021 (2021-01-21)
133"Selena + José Andrés"January 21, 2021 (2021-01-21)
144"Selena + Marcus Samuelsson"January 28, 2021 (2021-01-28)
155"Selena + Kelis Rogers"January 28, 2021 (2021-01-28)
166"Selena + Jordan Andino"January 28, 2021 (2021-01-28)
177"Selena + Marcela Valladolid"February 4, 2021 (2021-02-04)
188"Selena + Evan Funke"February 4, 2021 (2021-02-04)
199"Selena + Graham Elliot"February 4, 2021 (2021-02-04)
2010"Selena + Aarti Sequeira: Friendsgiving"November 19, 2020 (2020-11-19)

Production

On May 5, 2020, HBO Max gave a greenlight for 10-episode cooking series hosted by Selena Gomez, and developed by Aaron Saidman. Gomez executive produced the series alongside Eli Holzman, Leah Hariton, and Saidman.[5][6] The series concept was inspired by Gomez's own experience and struggles with cooking for herself while in quarantine, and the producers were committed to documenting this in a way that was "unrehearsed, unfiltered and truly unscripted."[9] On August 27, 2020, HBO Max renewed the series for a second season.[2]

Filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic, strict safety protocols were followed, with no crew members ever present in Gomez's kitchen. The chefs featured in each episode appear remotely.[9]

Release

The series premiered on August 13, 2020 on HBO Max.[4] The second season of the series premiered on November 19, 2020 and is set to continue with more episodes on January 21, 2021.[3]

Reception

For the first season, review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 100% based on 5 critical reviews, with an average rating of 6/10.[10]

References
  1. Kinane, Ruth (August 5, 2020). "Selena Gomez gets schooled in the kitchen in Selena + Chef first trailer". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  2. Del Rosario, Alexandra (August 27, 2020). "Selena Gomez's 'Selena + Chef' Quarantine Cooking Show Renewed For Season 2 By HBO Max". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  3. Darmon, Aynslee (January 6, 2021). "Selena Gomez Announces 'Selena + Chef"s Season 2 Release Date". Entertainment Tonight Canada. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  4. "Selena Gomez cooking series coming to HBO Max". USA Today. May 5, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  5. Porter, Rick (May 5, 2020). "Selena Gomez Quarantine Cooking Show a Go at HBO Max". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  6. Del Rosario, Alexandra (August 5, 2020). "'Selena + Chef': Selena Gomez Details "Very Odd" Process Of Filming HBO Max Cooking Show While Under Lockdown – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  7. "HBO Max Debuts New Trailer and Key Art for Max Original Selena + Chef Season Two, Premiering Jan.21". WarnerMedia (Press release). January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  8. "Selena + Chef – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
  9. Stevens, Ashlie D. (August 13, 2020). "Superstar chefs teach on "Selena + Chef," a quarantine cooking show that looks like no other". Salon. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
  10. "Selena + Chef: Season 1 (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.