The Woman Behind the Stove
Documentary Series
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In a 1979 interview, world famous French chef Paul Bocuse said he would rather a woman in his bed than behind the stove of one of his restaurants.
These women chose the stove.
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“To fully embrace these women and their achievements is to correct the course of a journey gone adrift, turning back toward truth. Their stories are a cautionary tale of what we stand to lose, reminding us of just how vital the search is for other women that need to be known.”
-Eater Magazine (Blog)​​
The Woman Behind the Stove is a three-part documentary series that honors the women who have shaped our culinary world. The premier season highlights trailblazers such as Eugénie Brazier, the first chef to hold six Michelin stars simultaneously; Edna Lewis, a James Beard Award winner who transformed American perceptions of authentic Southern cooking; and Joyce Chen, a renowned Chinese chef and TV host who blended food with cultural storytelling, introducing Americans to Chinese cuisine. Each episode features contemporary chefs from around the world who recreate the iconic dishes that defined these women’s legacies. As they cook, the remarkable lives of these culinary pioneers come into focus, reminding us of the importance of remembering those who came before us. ​