Culinary Class Wars

Culinary Class Wars

Savor the showdown: renowned chefs vs. unknown chefs.

Created by Kim Hak-min, Kim Eun-ji

On Netflix

2024–20262 seasons25 episodes60 min8.2 / 10

A high-energy cooking competition built on the underdog narrative and the democratizing potential of culinary skill, balancing genuine stakes with the reassurance of a structured format.

Eighty "Black Spoon" underdog cooks with a knack for flavor face 20 elite "White Spoon" chefs in a fierce cooking showdown among 100 contenders.

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