Looking for a new cooking show? Check out these 5 cooking shows that center Black perspectives on food in 2023!
Source: Oprah.com
There are endless food and cooking shows to stream these days. From Netflix to Hulu, it’s not hard to find a show to love, regardless of your cooking level or interest. Nowadays, more and more food & cooking shows are highlighting the diverse world of global Black cuisine. This includes shows that focus on foods of the Black diaspora as well as shows that feature strong Back leads.
Here are 5 of our favorite food & cooking shows in 2023 that feature Black lead characters and center Black perspectives in the culinary.
The Great Soul Food Cook-Off celebrates soul food as the foundation of American cuisine and pays tribute to African American chefs. Eight competitors go head-to-head in a high-stakes emotional journey to win a grand prize of $50,000 on HBO Max.
We loved episode 4 where chefs prepare a jazz brunch that pays tribute to this influential & undeniably Black musical genre.
Chef and writer Stephen Satterfield travels from Benin to the Southern U.S., exploring the roots & evolution of African-American cuisine and its impact on America overall. Good news, another season is coming to Netflix!
Chef and writer Stephen Satterfield travels from Benin to the Southern U.S., exploring the roots & evolution of African-American cuisine and its impact on America overall. Good news, another season is coming to Netflix!
11 chefs (including our fav, Chef Lana Lagomarsini) battle it out in this Big Brother-style competition show on Netflix. Fellow chefs judge each others’ dishes in blind taste tests. But things get spicy as strategy & alliances begin to trump the actual cuisine…
In this show streaming on Prime Video, Atlanta farmer Jamila Norman helps families grow their own food by transforming empty backyards into sustainable gardens. We loved watching her plant pineapple plants & citrus trees in episode 4 – sign us up!
Food media has a long history of being dominated by white voices and perspectives. This has led to a lack of representation for people of color, and it has also contributed to the perpetuation of stereotypes about different cultures and cuisines.
Diversity in food media is important for a number of reasons. First, it helps to ensure that all voices are heard and that all cultures are represented. Second, it can help to break down stereotypes and promote a more inclusive understanding of food. Third, it can help to inspire people to try new foods and to learn about different cultures.
We love this new wave of programming that’s creating space for Black and brown chefs & culinary artists to share their unique perspectives.
Explore our virtual and in-person cooking classes, mixology experiences and more — all hosted by Black chefs and culinary creators.
