Carl Casper is a well-known chef from Miami who works in a trendy LA restaurant much lauded by critics. However, when one particularly formidable critic shows up to taste Casper's food, his culinary creativity is thrown into question when his boss requests he make something a little more 'safe' than his usual creations. Unfortunately for Casper, he doesn't take criticism too well and loses his cool in a tirade which is captured on film and subsequently goes viral across all social mediums. Now jobless and unsure of his own passions, he returns to Miami to set up a food truck by the name of El Jefe Cubanos in a bid to regain some of his ingenuity and, of course, respect. The journey also sees him reconnect with his wealthy ex-wife and young son as the family attempt to rebuild the bonds between them.
'Chef' is a remarkable comedy about one man's journey of self-discovery and respect. It was written, directed and co-produced by Primetime Emmy nominated Jon Favreau ('Cowboys & Aliens', 'Iron Man', 'Elf', 'Zathura: A Space Adventure') who is also the film's main actor alongside stars Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson and Dustin Hoffman. 'Chef' premiered at the SXSW Film Festival on March 9th 2014.
Starring: Jon Favreau, Sofia Vergara, Scarlett Johansson, Dustin Hoffman, Robert Downey Jr., Bobby Cannavale, John Leguizamo, Oliver Platt, Amy Sedaris, Garry Shandling, Sandy Garza, Joseph Fischer, Meghan Aruffo, Emjay Anthony, Noa Lindberg, Rachel Faulkner, Kristin Miller White, Gary Teague