Fame to Table
Fame To Table is a culinary interview series co-created, executive produced, and hosted by Matthew Hoffman, where the television host interviews famous chefs about the dish that made them famous.
What Is Fame to Table?
In each episode of Fame To Table, Hoffman descends on the kitchens of famous chefs who serve up their most recognizable recipes - from the dish that put them on the map, to the first recipe they made on live TV. Through an eye-opening house tour that culminates in a mouth-watering dish, Matthew plays sous chef to some of the most celebrated chefs on the planet in the comfort of their own kitchens.
Fame to Table Host
As a master interviewer, Matthew Hoffman has interviewed everyone from Oprah, to Clooney with Al Gore and Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer - in between - but Fame to Table marks Hoffman's first foray into the kitchen - putting his interview skills to the test, peeling back the apron on some of the food worlds most celebrated voices. For Fame To Table, Hoffman packed his appetite for culinary conversation and traveled coast to coast, interviewing such celebrated chefs as James Beard nominee Melba Wilson (Melba’s), James Beard nominee Fariyal Abdullahi (Hav & Mar by Marcus Samuelsson), and Chris Scott (Chopped) to name a few.
Notable Guests on Fame to Table
For the Fame to Table team, it was important that Fame To Table guests covered a wide variety of culinary talent. Hoffman interviewed the culinary world's brightest stars, with guests ranging from James Beard nominees to a favorite Marcus Samuelsson NYC haunt.
On the West Coast, Chef Marcela Valladolid invited Matthew for a tour of her historic San Diego home and lush edible garden, ending the day with a hands-on lesson in crafting the perfect taco and signature salsa.
Marcela Valladolid
In Manhattan James Beard finalist Fariyal Abdullahi gave Matthew an exclusive tour of Hav & Mar, the seafood hot-spot where she is the Executive Chef. From its bold design to its innovative menu, Hoffman breaks down what makes this restaurant a standout and gets a hands-on lesson in creating its signature dishes.
Fariyal Abdullahi
Also in New York, Matthew travels to a Harlem institution, beloved by locals and visitors alike- Melbas. Restaurateur Melba Wilson welcomes Matthew into her world, and serves up a helping of history and heart. With laughter, flavor, and zero room for dessert, this visit is an unforgettable taste of Harlem’s finest.
Melba Wilson
Chef Chris Scott, Top Chef finalist, restaurateur, and author, welcomes Matthew into his bucolic New Jersey home for an afternoon filled with flavor and fascinating stories. With plenty of laughs and a lot of butter, the pair whipped up biscuits so irresistible, you’ll be inspired to roll up your sleeves and start cooking.
Chris Scott
Hoffman also met two culinary trailblazers who shared their stories behind their viral creations. First up, Matthew headed to Hermosa Beach to meet Matthew McIvor, the genius behind Proudly Serving’s legendary smashburger. Next, it was off to Silver Lake, where Matthew dives into the art of babka with the one and only King of Babka himself, Chef Shimi Aaron.
Matthew McIvor and Shimi Aaron
Also in Los Angeles Matthew got an all-access pass to rock royalty with Culinary Queen Carnie Wilson. Together, the fast friends whipped up her Fall-to-Your-Knees Mac and Cheese while sharing laughs, stories, and even a little harmonizing.
Carnie Wilson
Beyond the Kitchen
Hoffman also took Fame To Table beyond the kitchen, promoting the series as a special guest live on both Good Day LA and CBS News Los Angeles. Through these interviews Hoffman shined a light on Fame To Tables featured chefs, while bringing culinary conversation to food lovers across Southern California.
Of the series Fox said “Hosted by the one, and only, Matthew Hoffman - who is making history, because this is the networks first ever celebrity culinary series, what an amazing premise!”
Where to Watch
Fame To Table with Matthew Hoffman is currently streaming on Hulu.
Matthew Hoffman
Matthew Hoffman is an American television host, narrator, and producer working across both streaming and broadcast television. He is widely recognized as the narrator and co-writer of Love Island USA (Netflix) and currently narrates HGTV's Cheap A$$ Beach Houses produced by Warner Bros. Television and streaming on HBO Max.
As a series creator and producer, Hoffman is the co-creator, series producer, and host of A-List Living and Fame to Table, both streaming on Hulu. He is also the co-creator and host of The Official Love Island USA Podcast with Matthew Hoffman, produced in partnership with Peacock and ITV.
A seasoned celebrity interviewer, Hoffman serves as a special correspondent for Extra and is currently in his seventh season as a celebrity correspondent on The Year With Robin Roberts on ABC. Beyond television, Hoffman is also an investor in multiple Tony Awards-winning Broadway productions.
