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A Chef's Life

9.320135 seasonsTV-GTV SeriesRealityDocumentary

A character-driven documentary and cooking series that takes viewers inside the life of Chef Vivian Howard, who, with her husband Ben Knight, left the big city to open a fine dining restaurant in small-town Eastern North Carolina.

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Two-Mato
Oct 7, 2017
E2
Shake, Rattle and Pole (Beans)
Oct 14, 2017
E3
Prolific Peppers
Oct 21, 2017
E4
A Food Truck and a Pear Tree
Oct 28, 2017
E5
WANTED: Broccoli
Nov 2, 2017
E6
Bourbon Country
Nov 5, 2017
E7
Persimmon Style
Nov 18, 2017
E8
Chasing Trout
Nov 25, 2017
E9
Liver Lover
Dec 2, 2017
E10
King Cornbread
Dec 9, 2017

Cast

VHVivian Howard
Vivian Howard
Herself
BK
Ben Knight
Himself

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A Chef's Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Chef's Life?

A Chef's Life is streaming on YouTube TV, PBS and PBS Documentaries in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Chef's Life on Netflix?

No, A Chef's Life is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on YouTube TV and PBS.

Is A Chef's Life on Amazon Prime Video?

A Chef's Life isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch A Chef's Life for free?

A Chef's Life is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and The Roku Channel in United States.

How many seasons are in A Chef's Life?

A Chef's Life has 5 seasons in total (60 episodes). The series concluded in 2017.

Are all episodes of A Chef's Life out yet?

Yes — all 60 episodes across 5 seasons of A Chef's Life are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 6 of A Chef's Life?

No — A Chef's Life ended after 5 seasons, so there is no Season 6.