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The Worst Episodes of The Mind of a Chef

Every episode of The Mind of a Chef ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Mind of a Chef!

Worst episode
S3E11 Creation
5.912 votes
Best episode
S1E1 Noodle
7.673 votes
Top season
Season 5
7.0avg
Binge time
1d 17h
83 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Mind of a Chef Season 3 Episode 11 - Creation
    5.9/10(12 votes)

    S3:E11

    When Chef Nilsson develops a dish at Fäviken, he pays careful attention to the unique properties of an ingredient. Through research and recipe testing, the components of a dish are combined with the aim of preserving their natural quintessence. “The Creation of a Dish” follows the life cycle of an ingredient as it transforms from an idea into a dish at his restaurant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Mind of a Chef Season 2 Episode 9 - London
    6.2/10(19 votes)

    S2:E9

    Chef April Bloomfield visits London, where she began her cooking career. Cooking walnut tagliatelle with chef Ruth Rogers. Making rabbit pie with chef Fergus Henderson, and enjoying a pint and scotch eggs with chef Rowley Leigh.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Mind of a Chef Season 3 Episode 9 - Winter
    6.1/10(11 votes)

    S3:E9

    Explore the ways that the Scandinavian people have survived winter through the practice of preservation and aging with Chef Magnus Nilsson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Mind of a Chef Season 2 Episode 16 - Restauranteur
    6.3/10(13 votes)

    S2:E16

    Chef Bloomfield wrestles with the questions every aspiring new or expanding veteran chef has to confront. April and her business partner, Ken Friedman, explore the challenges of opening their first out-of-state venture in San Francisco: Tosca. April is inspired by a local morning bun, and she’s busy in the kitchen testing and tasting dishes for her new menu.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Mind of a Chef Season 1 Episode 14 - Sweet Spot
    6.5/10(24 votes)

    S1:E14

    Chang’s protégé Christina Tosi makes corn cookies three ways and her three layered Arnold Palmer Cake, Chef Burns makes ice cream and Chang goes strawberry picking.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Mind of a Chef Season 4 Episode 5 - Past
    6.4/10(14 votes)

    S4:E5

    It’s an age-old saying, but where you have been is almost as important as where you are going and ultimately makes you who you are today. Gabrielle Hamilton has traveled the country and the world, but sometimes, it’s good to go back to your roots.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Mind of a Chef Season 2 Episode 4 - Louisiana
    6.5/10(19 votes)

    S2:E4

    A look at Louisiana cuisine features a visit to Middendorf's Restaurant in Akers, La., with food writer John T. Edge; and a frogging excursion with chef Donald Link.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Mind of a Chef Season 3 Episode 16 - Fäviken
    6.5/10(16 votes)

    S3:E16

    A day in the life of chef Magnus Nilsson as he and the Fäviken staff prepare for dinner. The routine starts early, as Nilsson forages for spruce branches for his scallop dish and ends late, as every detail of the dinner is meticulously choreographed and executed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Mind of a Chef Season 4 Episode 15 - New Orleans
    6.5/10(16 votes)

    S4:E15

    When your first restaurant job is Commander’s Palace in New Orleans, you are inevitably destined for great things. As a high school student in New Orleans, David’s eyes were opened by the glamorous Crescent City institution, and a long career in cuisine followed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Mind of a Chef Season 4 Episode 8 - Evolution
    6.5/10(15 votes)

    S4:E8

    Gabrielle looks long and hard at how she has evolved not only as a chef, but as a writer and restaurant owner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Mind of a Chef Season 1 Episode 16 - Buddies
    6.6/10(25 votes)

    S1:E16

    Chang cooks and goofs around with his friends; Peter Meehan in Japan, Laurant Gras, Set Bains, and Rene Redzepi in Copenhagen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Mind of a Chef Season 1 Episode 15 - Smoke
    6.6/10(23 votes)

    S1:E15

    Chang profiles regional BBQ in North Carolina, Texas, and Kansas City plus the other-worldly smoky bacon from Allen Benton in Tennessee.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Mind of a Chef Season 4 Episode 1 - Prune
    6.6/10(19 votes)

    S4:E1

    With every chipped plate and hand-written to-do list, Gabrielle Hamilton’s “presence” is all over her NYC restaurant, Prune.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Mind of a Chef Season 4 Episode 11 - Ocean
    6.6/10(17 votes)

    S4:E11

    Nothing is more calming or inspiring than the sea, and living in Santa Cruz, David is never far from one of his many muses.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Mind of a Chef Season 2 Episode 14 - Farmer
    6.6/10(16 votes)

    S2:E14

    April travels four hours outside London to Cornwall to visit and cook with farmer and chef Tom Adams on his farm. Tom raises the cute, furry and delicious mangalitsa pigs. April and Tom butcher and cook the entire pig piece by piece: loin, shoulder, belly and head.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Mind of a Chef Season 1 Episode 2 - Pig
    6.7/10(51 votes)

    S1:E2

    In San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, David Chang discusses pork bushi and prepares pork belly and tonkotsu. Later, he and comedian Aziz Ansari head to Montreal to enjoy a fried bologna sandwich at Wilensky's.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Mind of a Chef Season 5 Episode 2 - Legends
    6.5/10(9 votes)

    S5:E2

    It takes a great chef to make a great chef. This episode is all about paying homage to the greatest culinary minds in the world. Fergus Henderson, Eric Ripert, Pascal Barbot and more spend some quality time cooking with our alumni.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Mind of a Chef Season 2 Episode 10 - Sea/Salt
    6.6/10(15 votes)

    S2:E10

    Focus on April’s love of the sea, which is deep and fully realized.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Mind of a Chef Season 3 Episode 15 - Documentation
    6.6/10(15 votes)

    S3:E15

    Chef Magnus Nilsson's efforts to document and preserve Nordic traditions are detailed including a visit to the Faroe Islands.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Mind of a Chef Season 4 Episode 13 - Balance
    6.6/10(15 votes)

    S4:E13

    For Chef David Kinch, balance in life is as important as balance in a dish. And seeking that balance means walking away form the bustle of the line and demands of running the restaurant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Mind of a Chef Season 2 Episode 1 - Southerners
    6.7/10(28 votes)

    S2:E1

    A spotlight on the regional variations of southern cuisine. Chef Steven Satterfield makes okra and grits. Chef John Currence makes tamales. Chef Ed Lee creates a dish using bourbon, sorghum and country ham. Pastry chef Lisa Donavan makes a buttermilk pie. New host Sean Brock is joined by the Lee Brothers to make deviled crab

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Mind of a Chef Season 5 Episode 1 - Eggs
    6.6/10(11 votes)

    S5:E1

    From the NYC classic egg on a roll to Faroe Island fulmar egg and curry, re-fall in love with the best egg dishes from our archives. Crack it open, and let the fun begin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Mind of a Chef Season 2 Episode 13 - British Classics
    6.7/10(20 votes)

    S2:E13

    Review some of the signature dishes of UK cuisine: bangers and mash, fish-n-chips, and pies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Mind of a Chef Season 2 Episode 6 - Roots
    6.7/10(19 votes)

    S2:E6

    Host Sean Brock prepares a typical Appalachian dinner; cooks chicken dumplings with his mother; visits with chef Joseph Lenn at Blackberry Farms in Tennessee; and learns how to make fried okra and country ham.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Mind of a Chef Season 3 Episode 1 - NYC Origin
    6.7/10(19 votes)

    S3:E1

    Ed returns to his roots in East Brooklyn and the eclectic mix of cuisines that inspired how he cooks today.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Creation" is the worst rated episode of The Mind of a Chef. It scored 5.9/10 from 12 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on November 13, 2014. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "London".

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