Chef
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Sharp knives and even sharper tongues! Meet Britain's finest, most short-fused chef, Gareth Balckstock.
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Season 1
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The premiere episode serves primarily to set up the series and introduce the main character, Gareth Blackstock, a master chef with an obsessive drive for culinary perfection, no friends or outside interests other than his wife Janice, and remarkable verbal talents used primarily to creatively abuse his unfortunate staff of assistant cooks, although he is perfectly prepared to give the same treatment to waiters, management, suppliers, bankers, and, occasionally, customers. As the show opens, Gareth is shown verbally lacerating his kitchen staff as ""easily the most bone-idle bunch of useless toe-rags I have ever encountered in any kitchen anywhere. You are sloppy, lazy, half asleep, late, and, at the moment, only giving about 12 1/2 per cent."" Gareth is then shown with the restaurant manager who insists that he must reduce his staff to save money. He replies that the staff is dedicated, superbly efficient, and already impossibly overworked and underpaid. Gareth announces he is quittin
Beyond the Pass
After Le Chateau Anglais is forced into receivership, Gareth and Janice prepare to buy the restaurant. To make the purchase, they have to sell their home and car, as well as meet with a banker to arrange a loan. Janice's fears that Gareth's notorious temper will be unleashed on the banker prove justified.
Subject to Contract
Chef's plan to buy Le Chateau is stalled by inability to sell the house. A sentimental conversation about living in the house turns into an argument between Gareth and Janice when Janice finds out that Gareth remembers exactly what she ordered the night they first met in a restaurant but can't remember what she wore. The kitchen is in disarray when Everton loses a band-aid and thinks it might be somewhere in the food he's prepared. The purchase of the restaurant moves forward again after an article about the house in a local publication brings in new buyers.
The Big Cheese
Gareth is busy perfecting his salmon mousse to prepare for a visit to Le Chateau Anglais by celebrity chef and gourmet Albert Roux. At the same time, he is trying to find a source for unpasteurized stilton cheese. His search leads him to an encounter with the local police, when he learns that the farm where he found the cheese is also growing marijuana, and selling it to an employee at Le Chateau. Gareth assumes that Everton is the culprit, but discovers that his assumption was incorrect.
Fame is the Spur
Gareth does interviews with journalists and agrees to have a documentary filmed in the kitchen to publicize the restaurant. When Everton accidentally releases some live crawfish, Gareth's vigorous and obscene rant is caught on film, drawing further media attention.
Rice and Peas
Gareth's father, who left the family when Gareth was a child and has never been close to him, stops by the restaurant. He makes fun of the French high cuisine style of Le Chateau and taunts Gareth into declaring a special 'Jamaican Cuisine' day. That's trouble because Gareth, although raised in Jamaica, is trained in European and particularly Franch gourmet cooking and doesn't actually know how to do Jamaican dishes. He is forced against his better judgment to turn to Everton, who has cooked in a family Jamaican takeout restaurant and knows the food. Everton helps Gareth prepare the Jamaican menu, but refuses to tell him the secret ingredient for his Uncle's famous dumplings, the mainstay of the family restaurant. Gareth's father stops by for the Jamaica Night at Le Chateau only to announce that he won't be eating there, but is going to a local curry house instead.
A Bird in the Hand
Gareth and Janice are worried over Le Chateau's high expenses. Janice complains about the prices of Mrs Courtney, the herb supplier. Gareth dismisses Mrs Courtney with his usual shower of abuse. They also decide to open the restaurant for Christmas, which requires purchasing numerous turkeys for Christmas dinners. A frantic search for the best turkeys available leaves Gareth and Janice lost in the middle of Wilts, where they get caught off the road in a rain storm. They hope for rescue when they see someone walking through the fields, but their hopes are lowered when it turns out to be Mrs Courtney, whose boyfriend owns the turkey farm, still furious at her treatment by Gareth. Eventually they agree to buy the turkeys at a price even more excessive than what they've been paying her for herbs. The purchase proves to be wasted when their main Christmas party cancels and is replaced by a group of vegetarians.
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Stream Chef online free in HD on CineFlixo. A well-rated comedy series originally produced in Inglés and released in 1993, it's earned a solid 7.6/10 from 31 viewers worldwide.
About Chef
Sharp knives and even sharper tongues! Meet Britain's finest, most short-fused chef, Gareth Balckstock. Across 3 seasons and 20 episodes, originally airing on BBC One.
Chef Cast and Characters
The cast features Lenny Henry (as Gareth Blackstock), Roger Griffiths (as Everton Stonehead), Caroline Lee-Johnson (as Janice Blackstock), Jeff Nuttall (as Gustave LaRoche), and Lorelei King (as Savannah Concord). Their performances are a major reason Chef has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Chef NowWhy People Are Watching Chef
There's a reason Chef keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy Inglés storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chef
Where can I watch Chef online for free?
You can watch Chef online free on CineFlixo. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.
How many episodes does Chef have?
Chef has 20 episodes across 3 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on CineFlixo.
Is Chef good? What's the rating?
Chef holds a 7.6/10 rating based on 31 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Chef?
The main cast includes Lenny Henry, Roger Griffiths, Caroline Lee-Johnson, and Jeff Nuttall, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Chef available in Inglés?
Yes — Chef was originally produced in Inglés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Chef released?
Chef first aired in 1993.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Chef for free?
You can watch Chef online for free on CineFlixo. All 20 episodes across 3 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Chef have?
Chef currently has 3 seasons and a total of 20 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on CineFlixo and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Chef about?
Sharp knives and even sharper tongues! Meet Britain's finest, most short-fused chef, Gareth Balckstock. It belongs to the Comedy genre.
In which language is Chef originally available?
Chef was originally produced in English. On CineFlixo the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Chef first released?
Chef first premiered on January 28, 1993 (1993). The series has since concluded its run.
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