The 100+ Best Cooking Shows Of All Time

Get ready to cook up some fun because we're digging into the best cooking shows that have ever graced our screens! This list, created and ranked by fans, celebrates the sensational world of culinary television, which has seen an impressive variety of creativity and talent over the years. We're looking for shows that entertain as well as inspire, featuring original recipes, top notch culinary skills, innovative techniques, memorable personalities, and a dash of drama. The heat is on as we sift through the most captivating, tantalizing, and downright delicious cooking TV shows to find which ones truly get our taste buds tingling!

This list spans decades of television, featuring both vintage gems and exciting new additions to the realm of culinary programming. Remember Julia Child's The French Chef, with her revolutionary cooking approach that sparked a gastronomic craze in 1963? Or Gordon Ramsay’s ever-popular MasterChef, where home cooks compete to impress the toughest critic? Let's not forget The Great British Bake Off, serving up a delightful mix of cooking competition and quintessential British charm. More recent entries include Netflix’s Chef’s Table, an inspirational series that features renowned chefs from around the world, and Street Food, which captures the essence of cultures through their local, often overlooked, delicacies. Dare we mention Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, where food and travel were interwoven into a captivating narrative, brought to life by Bourdain's singular charisma and insights.

But of course, this is a list meant to reflect the views of cooking show fans everywhere - that means you! Do you feel a pang of nostalgia for Martha Stewart’s Martha Bakes or have a soft spot for the mild chaos of Nailed It!? Is Jamie Oliver's approachable style more your speed, or do you want to dive into the intricate precision of Iron Chef's Kitchen Stadium? Think about the cooking shows you love, the chefs who inspire you, and the dishes that leave you salivating. Take part, have your say, and vote for your favorites! It’s time to decide which cooking show really rises to the occasion.