Synopsis
The film 'Chef' follows the journey of Carl Casper, a renowned chef who loses his job at a prestigious Los Angeles restaurant. In an effort to rediscover his passion for cooking and reconnect with his estranged family, he starts a food truck business, serving delectable Cuban sandwiches and other dishes across the country.
Why Watch It
The film tells the story of a professional chef who quits his job at a popular Los Angeles restaurant to launch a food truck with his friend and son.
Did You Know?
- Jon Favreau did his own cooking in many scenes.
- Roy Choi, a renowned chef, trained Favreau for the role.
- The food truck is named 'El Jefe', Spanish for 'The Boss'.
- Favreau and Robert Downey Jr. previously worked together on 'Iron Man'.
- The movie was shot in just 27 days.
Iconic Quotes
- I may not do everything great in my life, but I'm good at this. I manage to touch people's lives with what I do and I want to share this with you.
- Food Trucks are great. Super fun. It's like having a restaurant on wheels.
- I get to touch people's lives with what I do and I love it.
- Look, if you're not happy where you are, move. You're not a tree.
- A chef who loses his restaurant job starts up a food truck in an effort to reclaim his creative promise, while piecing back together his estranged family.
