The BEST episodes of Selena + Chef

Every episode of Selena + Chef ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Selena + Chef!

Since social distancing at home, Selena Gomez has been spending more time in the kitchen than she ever imagined. But despite her many talents, it remains to be seen if cooking is one of them. In each episode, Selena will be joined remotely by a different master chef.

Last Updated: 11/16/2024Network: HBO MaxStatus: Continuing
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Selena + José Andrés
star
8.41
17 votes

#1 - Selena + José Andrés

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/21/2021

It’s tapas time as chef, restauranteur, and humanitarian José Andrés shows Selena that sometimes, the most delicious dishes don’t call for precise recipes.

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Selena + Daniel Holzman
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8.35
23 votes

#2 - Selena + Daniel Holzman

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/27/2020

Daniel Holzman, the mastermind behind The Meatball Shop, puts Selena to work with one of the most ambitious (and delicious) meals she’s cooked to date: mini chicken meatballs paired with gnocchi made from scratch. Can she pull off the daunting culinary feat, or will her journey end with her struggle to use the wine opener?

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Selena + Gordon Ramsay
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8.25
12 votes

#3 - Selena + Gordon Ramsay

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/1/2022

For her first-ever in-person lesson, Selena is joined by legendary chef Gordon Ramsay. But with butter-basted steak, pan-seared scallops, and more on an ambitious menu, will Selena be able to keep up with his rapid-fire instruction?

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Selena + Jordan Andino
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8.06
16 votes

#4 - Selena + Jordan Andino

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/28/2021

New York City-based TV chef and judge Jordan Andino lights up Selena's kitchen with a meal that embodies the unique flavor profile of Filipino cooking: chicken adobo with jasmine rice followed by jackfruit and plantain turon for dessert.

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Selena + Jamie Oliver
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8.05
19 votes

#5 - Selena + Jamie Oliver

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/11/2021

Legendary chef Jamie Oliver dials in from across the pond to help Selena prepare for her favorite time of year, taking Christmas lunch to the next level with dukkah roast chicken, Eaton mess, and more.

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Selena + Nancy Silverton
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7.95
22 votes

#6 - Selena + Nancy Silverton

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/20/2020

The great Nancy Silverton helps Selena craft an ambitious vegetable buffet - but before Selena and her friends can dig into the stunning multi-color bounty, a series of hilarious technical difficulties brings Selena’s kitchen to its knees. Will dinner be served? TBD.

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Selena + Gabe Kennedy
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7.93
14 votes

#7 - Selena + Gabe Kennedy

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/11/2021

Feel-good chef Gabe Kennedy introduces Selena to a date night meal that’s sure to make the heart sing: black cod cooked en papillote with Basque cheesecake for dessert.

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Selena + Tanya Holland
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7.91
22 votes

#8 - Selena + Tanya Holland

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/27/2020

Bay Area legend Tanya Holland connects Selena to her Southern roots with a mouthwatering soul food feast. With crispy, delicious buttermilk fried chicken and fresh-baked cheddar scallion biscuits on the menu, this is not a meal to be missed!

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Selena + Antonia Lofaso
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7.89
37 votes

#9 - Selena + Antonia Lofaso

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/13/2020

Using her signature feel-good cooking style, executive chef and cookbook author Antonia Lofaso helps Selena whip up her first seafood tostada - and while Selena’s a shrimp-peeling natural, she and the octopus may have...creative differences. As Liz and Raquelle cheer her on from the sidelines, Selena musters up the courage to face the tentacles.

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Selena + Jon and Vinny
star
7.82
28 votes

#10 - Selena + Jon and Vinny

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/20/2020

Selena bows down to two iconic chefs who’ve been behind many, many dinners in her life: restaurateurs, authors, and BFFs Jon and Vinny. Together, they attempt to make roasted chicken with cilantro sauce and a tomato bruschetta appetizer - but will the chicken’s grimy inside bits make this a recipe for disaster for Selena?

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Selena + Angelo Sosa
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7.80
25 votes

#11 - Selena + Angelo Sosa

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/27/2020

Culinary director and restaurateur Angelo Sosa enrolls Selena in two core classes: Guac 101 and Wok 101. As the duo go back to basics to chef up the perfect guacamole and Baja-style fried rice, Angelo shares a kitchen secret with his skeptical pupil: any three sweet, sour, and salty ingredients can create the perfect flavour profile, as long as the balance is just right.

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Selena + Ludo Lefebvre
star
7.68
62 votes

#12 - Selena + Ludo Lefebvre

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/13/2020

Selena welcomes us into her new place - where she’s quarantined with her Nana, Papa, and best friends Liz and Raquelle - as she improves her nonexistent cooking skills with the help of legendary French chef and restaurateur Ludo Lefebvre. While Selena’s housemates act as sous-chefs, Ludo’s wife Krissy steps in as videographer and translator extraordinaire. Selena’s at her house, Ludo’s at his, and they’re attempting to make a French omelet and cheese souffle, together (apart)

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Selena + Richard Blais
star
7.67
12 votes

#13 - Selena + Richard Blais

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/4/2021

James Beard nominee Richard Blais is on a mission to make a very special birthday a smashing success. With Selena’s little sister Gracie acting as her sous-chef, it’s time to tackle nachos and ice cream sundaes!

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Selena + Roy Choi
star
7.65
31 votes

#14 - Selena + Roy Choi

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/20/2020

Selena teams up with the godfather of the modern food truck movement, Roy Choi, to make some dangerously delicious Korean BBQ breakfast tacos and Hawaiian malasadas. As Roy masterfully incorporates Selena’s suggestions into his recipes in real-time, a surprise guest pops in to cheer Chef Gomez on. Let’s just hope our girl doesn’t get distracted by the cute boy on her line.

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Selena + Esther Choi
star
7.62
13 votes

#15 - Selena + Esther Choi

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/2021

Chef and restaurateur Esther Choi helps Selena pull off a mouthwatering Korean BBQ feast, complete with marinated short rib and spicy pork, cucumber kimchi, and more.

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Selena + Sophia Roe
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7.57
14 votes

#16 - Selena + Sophia Roe

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/11/2021

Chef and wellness expert Sophia Roe guides Selena through unfamiliar territory with a plant-based picnic of tofu lettuce wraps, mushroom meatballs, and sweet potato salad, proving just how flavorful vegetarian food can be.

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Selena + Ludo Lefebvre
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7.57
14 votes

#17 - Selena + Ludo Lefebvre

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/18/2022

Selena’s cooking journey comes full circle as her very first instructor Ludo Lefebvre returns to see just how much she’s grown as they grill up sole with burnt tomato and sorrel, plus a dessert of pineapple with spicy banana caramel sauce.

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Selena + Kristen Kish
star
7.50
12 votes

#18 - Selena + Kristen Kish

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/18/2022

Chef, TV host, and fast-food enthusiast Kristen Kish helps Selena elevate a childhood-inspired summertime spread of Mexican street corn, glazed carrots, cheesy chickpea fried broccoli, and a strawberry vuzu dessert.

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Selena + Matty Matheson
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7.50
10 votes

#19 - Selena + Matty Matheson

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/1/2022

Internet sensation and restaurant owner Matty Matheson – a big personality with an even bigger meal planned – walks Selena through Miami-style ribs and hello dolly bars for one of the most delicious (and musical) meals yet!

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Selena + Curtis Stone
star
7.47
17 votes

#20 - Selena + Curtis Stone

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/21/2021

Michelin-starred chef Curtis Stone adds perfectly cooked steak sandwiches to Selena’s arsenal. And for dessert? Key lime pie parfaits!

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Selena + Nyesha Arrington
star
7.35
20 votes

#21 - Selena + Nyesha Arrington

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/27/2020

Southern California chef Nyesha Arrington guides Selena through cooking two delicious meals: pan-seared branzino with spiced tomato-coconut sauce (for humans) and home cooked doggy biscuits (for...doggies), allowing Selena to show off all her new skills before toasting her accomplishments with her iconic sous chefs, grandparents, and friends.

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Selena + Aarón Sánchez
star
7.33
12 votes

#22 - Selena + Aarón Sánchez

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/28/2021

It’s time for a full-blown seafood soirée as fellow Texan Aarón Sánchez guides Selena through assembling a tower of sheer deliciousness, from crab ravigote to mango lobster ceviche. Oh, you fancy huh?!

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Selena + Adrienne Cheatham
star
7.33
9 votes

#23 - Selena + Adrienne Cheatham

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/25/2022

Prestigious New York chef Adrienne Cheatham immerses Selena in the world of French cooking with an ambitious brunch of poached salmon and grits, all topped with fresh hollandaise sauce.

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Selena + Evan Funke
star
7.31
13 votes

#24 - Selena + Evan Funke

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/4/2021

Two-time James Beard Award-nominated chef and cookbook author Evan Funke hosts a masterclass in handmade pasta.

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Selena + Graham Elliot
star
7.31
13 votes

#25 - Selena + Graham Elliot

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/4/2021

Two-time Michelin-starred chef, TV host, and author Graham Elliott puts his unique spin on a mouthwatering hamburger and deconstructed Caesar salad.

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