Why Martha Stewart Thinks ‘Yes, Chef’ is More Than Just A Cooking Competition

Television icon Martha Stewart, a name synonymous with sophisticated home etiquette, astute business acumen, and undeniable culinary expertise, is once again gracing our screens. In NBC’s fresh and compelling cooking competition series, Yes, Chef, she joins forces as a judge and co-host with the renowned humanitarian and culinary innovator, chef and restaurateur José Andrés.

Yes, Chef isn’t any ordinary cooking competition. It’s a celebration of 12 up-and-coming chefs who have each been specially selected not merely for the talent they possess, but for having previously faced true challenges that had held them back from the top — but no longer.

Martha Stewart, who also serves as a producer on the show, expressed her fascination with this innovative concept. She highlighted the dual focus of the competition, emphasizing its commitment to nurturing both culinary excellence and personal development. (Click on the media bar below to hear Martha Stewart.)

Yes, Chef airs Monday nights at 10/9c on NBC. Episodes will also be available for streaming the following day on Peacock.