
The chef life is so dramatic that it makes for great viewing, even from afar. With a great food documentary, you get all that intensity, but don’t have to carry it with you beyond the two-hour running time. Better, many of these great films educate and show just how rigorous the lifestyle can be, whether you’re a Michelin-star contender or just trying to make it in the world of wine.
This list of 17 is intended to entertain and inform. We’ve assembled a nice mix that shows both what life is like behind the kitchen doors of major restaurants, and the many problems facing our various food supply chains. You’ll learn, you’ll get a little hungry, you’ll want to change your diet—it’ll all happen. We suggest getting comfortable, putting on the tea or whipping up your favorite nightcap, and get watching.
Bon appetit!
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