The Mind of a Chef (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Series · ★ 8.5

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Released in 2012, The Mind of a Chef is a documentary series.

What it’s about. Go inside the minds of some of the world's top chefs. Narrated by Executive Producer Anthony Bourdain, The Mind of a Chef is that rare and beautiful thing: an intelligent show about cooking.

Who’s in it. The Mind of a Chef stars Gabrielle Hamilton as Self, David Kinch as Self, Magnus Nilsson as Self and Edward Lee as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Mind of a Chef sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, PBS Living Amazon Channel and Thirteen and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mind of a Chef page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Mind of a Chef tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Mind of a Chef (2012)?
In US, The Mind of a Chef is available to stream on PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and PBS Living Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Mind of a Chef worth watching?
The Mind of a Chef holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Mind of a Chef?
The Mind of a Chef stars Gabrielle Hamilton, David Kinch, Magnus Nilsson, Edward Lee and Ludo Lefebvre.
When was The Mind of a Chef released?
The Mind of a Chef was released in 2012.