Selena + Chef

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Selena + Chef
File:Selena + Chef Title Card.png
Genre Cooking show
Developed by Aaron Saidman
Presented by Selena Gomez
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 4
No. of episodes 40
Production
Executive producer(s) <templatestyles src="Plainlist/styles.css"/>
  • Eli Holzman
  • Aaron Saidman
  • Selena Gomez
  • Leah Hariton
  • Melissa Stokes
Running time 22–33 minutes
Production company(s) <templatestyles src="Plainlist/styles.css"/>
Distributor Warner Bros. Discovery Global Streaming & Interactive Entertainment
Release
Original network HBO Max
Original release August 13, 2020 (2020-08-13) –
present (present)
External links
[{{#property:P856}} Website]

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] which premiered on November 19, 2020 and continues into early 2021.[3] In April 2021, the series was renewed for a third season which was released on October 28, 2021.[4][5] In November 2021, the series was renewed for a fourth season which premiered on August 18, 2022.[6][7]

Premise

Selena Gomez stars in an unscripted cooking series filmed in her home. 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. For each episode, the show donates $10,000 to the charity of the Chef's choice, often food related.[8][9]

Cast

Selena Gomez stars as the host of the series. Confirmed guests for the first season include:[10]

Confirmed guests for the second season include:[11]

Confirmed guests for the third season include:[5]

Confirmed guests for the fourth season include:[12]

Special guests

  • Nana Cornett
  • Papa Cornett
  • Liz Golden
  • Raquelle Stevens
  • Theresa Mingus
  • Paige Reed
  • Fox Martindale (season 3)
  • Gracie Elliot Teefey (season 3–present)
  • Anna Collins (season 3)
  • Kelsey Klingensmith (season 4)
  • Connar Franklin (season 4)
  • Ashley Cook (season 4)

Episodes

Series overview

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Season 1 (2020)

No.
overall		 No. in
season		 Title Original release date [13]
1 1 "Selena + Ludo Lefebvre" August 13, 2020 (2020-08-13)
French chef Ludo Lefebvre teaches Selena how to make his "French Omelette" and "Cheese Soufflé".
2 2 "Selena + Antonia Lofaso" August 13, 2020 (2020-08-13)
Antonia Lofaso teaches Selena how to make her "Seafood Tostada".
3 3 "Selena + Candice Kumai" August 13, 2020 (2020-08-13)
Candice Kumai teaches Selena how to make her "Spicy Miso Ramen" and "Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies".
4 4 "Selena + Roy Choi" August 20, 2020 (2020-08-20)
Roy Choi teaches Selena how to make his "Korean BBQ Short Rib Breakfast Tacos" and "Hawaiian Malasadas". American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift makes an appearance in the episode, through FaceTime.
5 5 "Selena + Jon and Vinny" August 20, 2020 (2020-08-20)
Chef duo Jon and Vinny teach Selena how to make their "Chicken Dinner" and "Bruschetta".
6 6 "Selena + Nancy Silverton" August 20, 2020 (2020-08-20)
Nancy Silverton teaches Selena how to make her "Italian Party Buffet".
7 7 "Selena + Angelo Sosa" August 27, 2020 (2020-08-27)
Angelo Sosa teaches Selena how to make his "Guacamole 101" and "Baja Style Fried Rice"
8 8 "Selena + Tanya Holland" August 27, 2020 (2020-08-27)
Tanya Holland teaches Selena how to make her "Buttermilk Fried Chicken" and "Bacon, Cheddar and Scallion Biscuits".
9 9 "Selena + Daniel Holzman" August 27, 2020 (2020-08-27)
Daniel Holzman teaches Selena how to make his "Chicken Meatballs and Gnocchi".
10 10 "Selena + Nyesha Arrington" August 27, 2020 (2020-08-27)
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		 Title Original release date [13][11]
11 1 "Selena + Curtis Stone" January 21, 2021 (2021-01-21)
Curtis Stone teaches Selena how to make “Steak Sandwiches with Caramelized Onions & Cheddar”, “Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips”, and “Key Lime Parfaits”.
12 2 "Selena + JJ Johnson" January 21, 2021 (2021-01-21)
JJ Johnson teaches Selena how to make “Seafood Gumbo”, “Gumbo Spice Mix”, and "Jasmine Rice".
13 3 "Selena + José Andrés" January 21, 2021 (2021-01-21)
José Andrés shows Selena how to make a tapas feast, including "Tichi’s Gazpacho", “New Way Omelet”, “Mussels A La Galega”, “Gambas Al Ajillo”, and “Pan Con Tomate”.
14 4 "Selena + Marcus Samuelsson" January 28, 2021 (2021-01-28)
Marcus Samuelsson shows Selena how to make “Honey Mustard Glazed Salmon Radicchio Bulgur Salad” and “Miso Broth”.
15 5 "Selena + Kelis Rogers" January 28, 2021 (2021-01-28)
Kelis Rogers shows Selena how to make “Oxtail Poutine with Yuca & Fresh Farm Herbs” and a “Rosemary Apple Cranberry Buckle”.
16 6 "Selena + Jordan Andino" January 28, 2021 (2021-01-28)
Jordan Andino shows Selena how to make “Chicken Adobo with Jasmine Rice” and “Jackfruit & Plantain Turon”.
17 7 "Selena + Marcela Valladolid" February 4, 2021 (2021-02-04)
Marcela Valladolid shows Selena how to make “Shredded Chicken Mole Tacos” and “Cinnamon Sugar Dusted Buñuelos”.
18 8 "Selena + Evan Funke" February 4, 2021 (2021-02-04)
Evan Funke teaches Selena how to make “Ragu Bolognese”, “Tagliatelle Ragu Bolognese”, and “Fresh Tagliatelle”.
19 9 "Selena + Graham Elliot" February 4, 2021 (2021-02-04)
Graham Elliot shows Selena how to make “Graham’s Burger” and “Signature Caesar Salad”.
20 10 "Selena + Aarti Sequeira: Friendsgiving" November 19, 2020 (2020-11-19)
Aarti Sequeira teaches Selena how to make “Tandoori Masala Turkey Breast” and “‘Cheater’ Masala Gravy”, “Garam Masala Spiced Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Marshmallows”, “Cranberry Chutney”, and “Haricot Vert with Roasted Pistachios and Fresh Mint”.

Season 3 (2021)

No.
overall		 No. in
season		 Title Original release date [13][11]
21 1 "Selena + Kwame Onwuachi" October 28, 2021 (2021-10-28)
Kwame Onwuachi teaches Selena how to make “Jollof Rice with Chicken in Red Stew & Fried Plantains”.
22 2 "Selena + Ayesha Curry" October 28, 2021 (2021-10-28)
Ayesha Curry teaches Selena how to make “Sweet Chili Chickpeas”, “Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich”, and “Gorgonzola Stuffed Dates”.
23 3 "Selena + Aarón Sánchez" October 28, 2021 (2021-10-28)
Aarón Sánchez teaches Selena how to make “Lobster Mango Ceviche”, “Poached Shrimp”, “Crab Ravigote”, and “Salsa Verde & Roasted Tomatillo Salsa”.
24 4 "Selena + Fabio Viviani" November 4, 2021 (2021-11-04)
Fabio Viviani teaches Selena how to make “Pan Tomato Basil Pizza & Rosemary Focaccia” and “Tomato Jam & Burrata with Toasted Bread”.
25 5 "Selena + Richard Blais" November 4, 2021 (2021-11-04)
Richard Blais teaches Selena how to make a “DIY Nacho Bar” and a “DIY Ice Cream Bar (with Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream)".
26 6 "Selena + Padma Lakshmi" November 4, 2021 (2021-11-04)
Padma Lakshmi teaches Selena how to make “Sweet & Sour Shrimp with Cherry Tomatoes”, “Coconut Rice”, and “Homemade Masala Chai”.
27 7 "Selena + Esther Choi" November 11, 2021 (2021-11-11)
Esther Choi teaches Selena how to make “Kimchi Animal Sauce”, “Apple Ssamjang”, “Cucumber Kimchi”, "Marinated Short Ribs & Spicy Pork", "Bouquet of Lettuces & Mixed Mushrooms", and "Corn Cheese & Egg Soufflé".
28 8 "Selena + Sophia Roe" November 11, 2021 (2021-11-11)
Sophia Roe teaches Selena how to make “Tofu Ground Beef Lettuce Wrap”, “Mushroom Meatballs”, and “Sweet Potato Salad”.
29 9 "Selena + Gabe Kennedy" November 11, 2021 (2021-11-11)
Gabe Kennedy teaches Selena how to make “Black Cod en Papillote” and “Basque Cheesecake with Figs”.
30 10 "Selena + Jamie Oliver" November 11, 2021 (2021-11-11)
Jamie Oliver teaches Selena how to make “Dukkah Roast Chicken”, “Perfect Roast Potatoes”, "Greens", and “Eton Mess”.

Season 4 (2022)

No.
overall		 No. in
season		 Title Original release date [13]
31 1 "Selena + Ludo Lefebvre" August 18, 2022 (2022-08-18)
Ludo Lefebvre is back and now he teaches Selena how to make “Whole Grilled Sole with Burnt Tomato & Sorrel” and “Grilled Pineapple with Spicy Banana Caramel”.
32 2 "Selena + Kristen Kish" August 18, 2022 (2022-08-18)
Kristen Kish teaches Selena how to make "Chickpea Fried Broccoli & Cheese", "Mexican Street Corn & Baby Carrots", and “Strawberry & Yuzu Dessert”.
33 3 "Selena + DeVonn Francis" August 18, 2022 (2022-08-18)
DeVonn Francis teaches Selena how to make "Banana Leaf Roasted Snapper" and "Torched Banana Cake".
34 4 "Selena + Rachael Ray" August 25, 2022 (2022-08-25)
35 5 "Selena + Nick DiGiovanni" August 25, 2022 (2022-08-25)
36 6 "Selena + Adrienne Cheatham" August 25, 2022 (2022-08-25)
37 7 "Selena + Matty Matheson" September 1, 2022 (2022-09-01)
38 8 "Selena + Priya Krishna" September 1, 2022 (2022-09-01)
39 9 "Selena + Paola Velez" September 1, 2022 (2022-09-01)
40 10 "Selena + Gordon Ramsay" September 1, 2022 (2022-09-01)

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.[9][10] 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."[14] On August 27, 2020, HBO Max renewed the series for a second season.[2] On April 23, 2021, HBO Max renewed the series for a third season.[4] On November 10, 2021, HBO Max renewed the series for a fourth season.[6]

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.[14]

Release

The series premiered on August 13, 2020 on HBO Max.[8] The second season premiered on November 19, 2020 and continued with more episodes on January 21, 2021.[3] The third season was released on October 28, 2021.[5] The fourth season was released on August 18, 2022, with the first three episodes available, followed by three more episodes each on August 25, and then the final four episodes on September 1, 2022.[7]

Reception

Critical response

For the first season, review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 100% based on 5 critic reviews, with an average rating of 6/10.[15]

Awards and nominations

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Award Year[lower-alpha 1] Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Clio Awards 2021 Bronze Award for Lifestyle Selena + Chef - Trailer Won [16]
Critics' Choice Real TV Awards 2022 Female Star of the Year Selena Gomez Won [17]
Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards 2021 Best Cable or Streaming Reality Series, Competition Series, or Game Show Selena + Chef Nominated [18]
2022 Best Streaming Reality Show or Competition Series Selena + Chef Nominated [19]
Hollywood Professional Association Awards 2022 Outstanding Editing: Documentary/Nonfiction – Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature (for "Selena + Kwame Onwuachi") James Ciccarello, Blake Maddox Nominated [20]
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2021 Best New Unscripted Series Selena + Chef Won [21]
2022 Best Lifestyle Show Selena + Chef Won [22]
Realscreen Awards 2022 Reality - Structured Reality Eli Holzman, Aaron Saidman, Selena Gomez, Leah Hariton, Melissa Stokes Nominated [23]
Lifestyle - Studio-Based Food Program Eli Holzman, Aaron Saidman, Selena Gomez, Leah Hariton, Melissa Stokes Won
2023 Lifestyle - Studio-based Food Program Aaron Saidman, Eli Holzman, Selena Gomez, Leah Hariton, Melissa Stokes, Julia Valdes Pending [24]
Taste Awards 2021 Best New Series Selena + Chef Nominated [25]
Best Filmed at Home Episodes or Film Selena + Chef Nominated
Best Home Chef in a Series Selena Gomez Won
2022 Best Reality Series Selena + Chef Nominated [26]
Best Filmed at Home Episodes or Film Selena + Chef Nominated
Best Home Chef in a Series Selena Gomez Won

International versions

Country/Region Title Network(s) Host(s)
 Brazil Sandy + Chef HBO Max Sandy
 Mexico Juanpa + Chef HBO Max Juanpa Zurita

References

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