Top 5 Foodie Documentaries On Netflix
In addition to its wealth of blockbuster movies and primetime television shows, Netflix is also a treasure trove of some truly tasty food documentaries. We’ve made a quick list of our 5 favourite foodie docs for your viewing pleasure!
1 – Chef’s Table (2015)
One of the best new food shows we’ve seen in a long time, Chef’s Table follows six different master chefs from across the world as they hone and perfect their craft. Host David Gelb focuses on their passion and the love they put into each dish, resulting in a wonderful mini-series that is as much about the culture of dining together as it is about food.
2 – Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)
This critically acclaimed documentary comes from the same people behind Chef’s Table, and tells the story of 89-year old sushi master Jiro Ono and his relationship with his son Yoshikazu, the heir to his $300 per plate sushi restaurant.
3 – Kings of Pastry (2009)
Guaranteed to be a hit with baking fans, Kings of Pastry is a captivating documentary that focuses on a group of world-class pastry chefs competing for France’s most coveted craftsman award: the Meilleur Ouvrier de France. This thrilling doc offers a key insight into what it means to be one of the world’s top pastry chefs.
4 – Food, Inc. (2008)
Food, Inc. is a powerful American documentary from Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Robert Kenner that examines the negative effects of corporate farming in the United States. This eye-opening doc reveals how environmentally harmful agribusiness really is, and how the industry abuses both the animals it farms and the people it employs.
5 – Vegucated (2011)
Thinking about trying out a vegan diet? Then you may want to check out Vegucated, a 2011 American documentary that follows three omnivores as they adopt a vegan diet for six weeks. The documentary address the ethical, environmental and dietary benefits of adopting a vegan diet.
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