TV Show · Special Interest · Reality

Being a chef can be bad for one's health as being around food so much can lead to overeating and, subsequently, weight gain. "Fat Chef" profiles chefs who have succumbed to the temptation and now need help to overcome their abusive relationship with food. In each episode, two overweight chefs seek help in overcoming their weight issues and regaining control of their lives. The chefs turn to therapists, nutritionists and trainers in their quests to lose weight. Among the health professionals who help the chefs are nutritionist and author Christine Avanti, fitness guru Robert Brace and trainer Brett Hoebel.

2012 · 42m

EPISODE 1

Michael/Melba

Michael, a morbidly obese pastry chef and Melba, a soul food maven, reassess their relationships to food.

42m
EPISODE 2

Rocco/Kimberly

Chef Rocco's nonstop eating; caterer Kimberly binges on takeout.

42m
EPISODE 3

Ally/Mike

Caterer Ally is addicted to party food; Mike a line cook can't get enough of food.

42m
EPISODE 4

Dimitri/Chelsie

Dimitri struggles with emotional eating; Chelsie fights temptation.

42m
EPISODE 5

Jeff/Maggie

Jeff can't curb his appetite; Maggie binges at night.

42m
EPISODE 6

John/Jen

A 33 year old obese pizza shop owner; an overweight culinary instructor.

42m

Alphonzo Wesson

Producer

About

Fat Chef

Special Interest

Being a chef can be bad for one's health as being around food so much can lead to overeating and, subsequently, weight gain. "Fat Chef" profiles chefs who have succumbed to the temptation and now need help to overcome their abusive relationship with food. In each episode, two overweight chefs seek help in overcoming their weight issues and regaining control of their lives. The chefs turn to therapists, nutritionists and trainers in their quests to lose weight. Among the health professionals who help the chefs are nutritionist and author Christine Avanti, fitness guru Robert Brace and trainer Brett Hoebel.

Season 1

Related

Cast & Crew

About

Fat Chef

Information

Languages