The award-winning Netflix series Chef’s Table is returning—this time spotlighting culinary legends who have changed the way we eat. At Just N Life, we pride ourselves on promoting well-being. From fine dining chefs to home cooks, their commitment to food has left a lasting impact on how we eat, what we eat, and how we nourish ourselves and each other, leaving behind legacies that go beyond the kitchen.
Ahead of the new season debuting on April 28, we’re taking a closer look at the chefs featured in Netflix’s Chef’s Table: Legends—and how their work has shaped cuisine and culture today.
Jamie Oliver
Jamie Oliver is an English celebrity chef, restaurateur, and author whose popularity began with The Naked Chef, a BBC Two cooking program that aired for three years.
He went on to write numerous cookbooks and host a variety of shows. His YouTube channel also features chefs demonstrating easy, approachable recipes for the home cook.
Often seen as just a celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver is, in fact, a true pioneer in the industry. By promoting wellness and easy-to-make recipes for everyday cooks, Oliver has become an advocate for sustainable, balanced meals that support overall well-being.
As noted in his biography on jamieoliver.com, the Jamie Oliver Group is “committed to educate and inspire people, workplaces, schools and communities all over the world, to help make better choices, one meal at a time.”
His work has transformed the way we view food—which is why we’re eager to watch his episode of Chef’s Table and learn more about what inspires this Englishman to cook for all.
José Andrés
A Spanish chef behind several Michelin-starred restaurants, José Andrés has won numerous awards—including James Beard honors, often considered the culinary equivalent of an Oscar. His work as both a chef and humanitarian has shaped the food world in more ways than one.
With a deep focus on feeding the world, Andrés founded World Central Kitchen (WCK) in 2010—a nonprofit that delivers meals to communities affected by natural disasters, conflict, and humanitarian crises. Andrés has helped millions across the globe through both his culinary innovation and relief work.
His innovative tapas and mastery of Spanish cuisine are just a few of the reasons we at Just N Life are excited for this season.
Thomas Keller
Considered by many to be the greatest American chef, Thomas Keller’s emphasis on sustainability and excellence—from farmers and growers to purveyors and those who prepare the meals—has had a lasting impact on the food world.
Keller is widely regarded as the gold standard in American fine dining. Many of the country’s best chefs—including Grant Achatz, who was featured in season 2 of Chef’s Table—have worked under the world-renowned chef.
With acclaimed cookbooks, celebrated restaurants, and more Michelin stars than any other American chef, Keller’s success is built on a shared ecosystem—as he often says—for the nourishment of others.
In season 3 of FX and Hulu’s The Bear, Keller makes a brief cameo as himself in the final episode. Many viewers didn’t realize they were watching one of the world’s most celebrated living chefs. As fans of all things entertainment and wellness, we’re excited for an in-depth look at a legendary chef many outside the culinary world have yet to discover.
Alice Waters
Often seen as the original pioneer of farm-to-table cooking, Alice Waters used her flagship restaurant, Chez Panisse, to inspire thousands to see food in the U.S. through a completely new lens. Focused on local, sustainable food, Waters transformed California cuisine into something truly remarkable.
An author, chef, food activist, and restaurateur, Waters began her culinary career inspired by her time studying abroad in France. To Waters, food isn’t just about eating—it’s about how we live, connect, and care for the world around us.
Through her nonprofit initiatives, including The Edible Schoolyard Project, which brings hands-on gardening and cooking education to school—Waters continues to influence and inspire thousands of children across the U.S through partnerships with local school communities.
We’re excited to see how the iconic California chef made her mark on the culinary world.
Together, these chefs have done more than run restaurants or write cookbooks—they’ve shaped how we connect with food, with one another, and with the world around us. From farmers and growers to suppliers, purveyors, cooks, and dishwashers, they remind us that good food isn’t just about technique—it’s about heart, community, and a shared desire to nourish. Chef’s Table: Legends adds to the already award-winning series by showing us what inspires these iconic chefs—and why their stories still matter.
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