“I think the goal of 'Chef's Table' is that you are so moved by the story that you want to go and eat that person's food at their restaurant. But I wanted the takeaway from my show to be that you go and cook the thing.”

Iranian-American chef, TV host, food writer and podcaster

Samin Nosrat is an Iranian-American chef, television host, food writer, and podcaster. She is known for bringing a clear, approachable voice to cooking and for building a public profile across food media. Her work spans writing, broadcasting, and audio, with a focus on food and the way it is discussed and understood. She has become widely recognized through those roles, especially for presenting cooking in a direct, accessible style.