Selena + Chef

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Selena + Chef
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GenreCooking show
Developed byAaron Saidman
Presented bySelena Gomez
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes30
Production
Executive producers
  • Eli Holzman
  • Aaron Saidman
  • Selena Gomez
  • Leah Hariton
  • Melissa Stokes
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

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.[6]

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. For each episode, the show donates $10,000 to the charity of the Chef's choice, often food related.[7][8]

Cast[]

Selena Gomez stars as the host of the series. Confirmed guests for the first season include:[9]

Confirmed guests for the second season include:[10]

Confirmed guests for the third season include:[5]

Special guests[]

  • Nana Cornett
  • Papa Cornett
  • Liz Golden
  • Raquelle Stevens
  • Theresa Mingus
  • Paige Reed
  • Fox Martindale (season 3)
  • Gracie Teefey (season 3)
  • Anna Collins (season 3)

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)
310October 28, 2021 (2021-10-28)November 11, 2021 (2021-11-11)

Season 1 (2020)[]

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal release date [11]
11"Selena + Ludo Lefebvre"August 13, 2020 (2020-08-13)
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)
Antonia Lofaso teaches Selena how to make her "Seafood Tostada".
33"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".
44"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 a short appearance in the episode.
55"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".
66"Selena + Nancy Silverton"August 20, 2020 (2020-08-20)
Nancy Silverton teaches Selena how to make her "Italian Party Buffet".
77"Selena + Angelo Sosa"August 27, 2020 (2020-08-27)
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)
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)
Daniel Holzman teaches Selena how to make his "Chicken Meatballs and Gnocchi".
1010"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		TitleOriginal release date [11][10]
111"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”.
122"Selena + JJ Johnson"January 21, 2021 (2021-01-21)
JJ Johnson teaches Selena how to make “Seafood Gumbo”, “Gumbo Spice Mix”, and “Jasmine Rice”.
133"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”.
144"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���.
155"Selena + Kelis Rogers"January 28, 2021 (2021-01-28)
Kelis shows Selena how to make “Oxtail Poutine with Yuca and Fresh Farm Herbs” and a “Rosemary Apple Cranberry Buckle”.
166"Selena + Jordan Andino"January 28, 2021 (2021-01-28)
Jordan Andino shows Selena how to make “Chicken Adobo with Jasmine Rice” and “Turon”.
177"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”.
188"Selena + Evan Funke"February 4, 2021 (2021-02-04)
Evan Funke teaches Selena how to make “Ragu Bolognese”, “Tagliatelle Ragu Bolognese”, and “Fresh Tagliatelle”.
199"Selena + Graham Elliot"February 4, 2021 (2021-02-04)
Graham Elliott shows Selena how to make “Graham’s Burger” and “Signature Caesar Salad”.
2010"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		TitleOriginal release date [11][10]
211"Selena + Kwame Onwuachi"October 28, 2021 (2021-10-28)
222"Selena + Ayesha Curry"October 28, 2021 (2021-10-28)
233"Selena + Aarón Sánchez"October 28, 2021 (2021-10-28)
244"Selena + Fabio Viviani"November 4, 2021 (2021-11-04)
255"Selena + Richard Blais"November 4, 2021 (2021-11-04)
266"Selena + Padma Lakshmi"November 4, 2021 (2021-11-04)
277"Selena + Esther Choi"November 11, 2021 (2021-11-11)
288"Selena + Sophia Roe"November 11, 2021 (2021-11-11)
299"Selena + Gabe Kennedy"November 11, 2021 (2021-11-11)
3010"Selena + Jamie Oliver"November 11, 2021 (2021-11-11)

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.[8][9] 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."[12] 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.[12]

Release[]

The series premiered on August 13, 2020 on HBO Max.[7] 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]

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.[13]

Awards and nominations[]

The series was nominated for Best Cable or Streaming Reality Series, Competition Series, or Game Show at the Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards.[14]

International versions[]

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

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. ^ a b 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. ^ a b Darmon, Aynslee (January 6, 2021). "Selena Gomez Announces 'Selena + Chef"s Season 2 Release Date". Entertainment Tonight Canada. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  4. ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 23, 2021). "Selena Gomez Cooking Series 'Selena + Chef' Returns To Kitchen For Third Season On HBO Max". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  5. ^ a b c "SELENA + CHEF Returns October 28". WarnerMedia (Press release). October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
  6. ^ a b Petski, Denise (November 10, 2021). "'Selena + Chef' Renewed For Season 4 By HBO Max". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
  7. ^ a b "Selena Gomez cooking series coming to HBO Max". USA Today. May 5, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  8. ^ a b Porter, Rick (May 5, 2020). "Selena Gomez Quarantine Cooking Show a Go at HBO Max". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  9. ^ a b 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.
  10. ^ a b c "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.
  11. ^ a b c "Selena + Chef – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
  12. ^ a b 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.
  13. ^ "Selena + Chef: Season 1 (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  14. ^ Pedersen, Erik (July 8, 2021). "HCA TV Awards Nominations: 'Ted Lasso' Leads Programs For Inaugural Honors; NBC, HBO & Netflix Lead Nets". Deadline Hollyywood. Retrieved July 8, 2021.

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