Netflix · South Korea · 2024 · 12 Episodes

Culinary Class Wars

One hundred chefs compete in a high-stakes culinary survival competition divided into elite 'White Spoons' (celebrity masters) and 'Black Spoons' (rising star hidden masters). Evaluated by standard-bearing restaurateur Paik Jong-won and Michelin three-star chef Ahn Sung-jae.

Judges & Evaluators

Paik Jong-won

Official evaluator & tasting judge for Culinary Class Wars

Ahn Sung-jae

Official evaluator & tasting judge for Culinary Class Wars

Episodes & Challenges

Episode 1 · Aired 2024-09-17View Challenges & Recipes →

White Spoons vs Black Spoons

The culinary battlefield opens. 80 Black Spoon contestants face off in the initial round to showcase their signature dishes, competing for only 20 spots to challenge the legendary 20 White Spoon master chefs.

Signature Dishes Cooked

🍲 Choi Kang-rok's Signature Perilla Oil Noodles by Choi Kang-rok🍲 Jung Ji-sun's Mala Cream Shrimp Dim Sum by Jung Ji-sun

Episode 8 · Aired 2024-10-01View Challenges & Recipes →

The Convenience Store Challenge

In a unique elimination round, contestants are locked inside a fully stocked convenience store and must prepare gourmet-level desserts and snacks using only instant food packets, canned items, and store snacks.

Signature Dishes Cooked

🍲 Napoli Matfia's Chestnut Tiramisu by Napoli Matfia🍲 Convenience Store Spicy Tteokbokki Ramen by Cooking Maniac