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Chef - La Ricetta Perfetta -

: Before filming, Favreau worked in Choi's actual kitchens, performing menial, repetitive tasks like picking parsley and peeling cases of avocados to understand the discipline required.

: Unlike most movies where "stunt food" is made of plastic or glue, every dish in Chef was real, edible, and prepared by Choi himself. The cast often ate so much during takes that they reportedly felt sick by the end of the day. Chef - La ricetta perfetta

: Roy Choi sent Favreau to a week of French culinary school to master knife skills and sauces. : Before filming, Favreau worked in Choi's actual

As of January 9, 2026, CMS reinstated BOC as a CMS-approved Accrediting Organization (AO) until further notice. Click here to learn more.