Chef! Guestbook Archives

Chef! is another great Brit Com. Living in England, I have seen the show since it came on, and when they reaired it. I hope they do go ahead with season 4. Long live Chef! and Red Dwarf.
lady kochansky
Liverpool, UK UK - Thursday, October 30, 1997 at 01:20:03 (CST)

BECAUSE WE LIVE IN THE "BOONDOCKS"OR EASTERN CANADA WE GET ONLNLY GET SPORORADIC EPISODES OF chefEF!IT IS AN EXELENT SHOW AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANANYONE CAN TELL ME HOW TO GET A COPY OF SERIES 3.THANKS FOR THE GREAT SITE.
CHEF AUSTIN CLEMENT <ACLEMENT@DUNDEEARMS.COM>
CHARLOTTETOWN, .E.IP. E.I CANADA - Sunday, October 26, 1997 at 14:55:59 (CST)

Fun show. So far, the whole family has enjoyed it a lot.
The Neish Family <neishj@empire.net>
Pepperell, MA USA - Monday, October 20, 1997 at 21:02:56 (CDT)

I just finished watching Series 3 last Saturday. It does get better. The last 3 shows were hilarious! I also bought the videocassettes of Series 1 at Sun Coast Video--thanks for the tip, Joe. Hopefully we'll see Series 2 on videocassette soon!
Barbie
Houston, TX USA - Monday, October 13, 1997 at 17:16:26 (CDT)

What a show! Proof that all tv isn't a total waste. Chef's combination of innocence and insults, sensitivity and bravado, are humor at its very best. Funniest from Britain since Benny Hill.
Bert Goodwin <bz@netrox.net>
Miami, FL USA - Friday, October 10, 1997 at 23:59:11 (CDT)

I absolutely love this series! It disappears from time to time and I am so excited when it resurfaces. The only problem is that it airs later at night. have therefore missed several episodes. Is there any way I can get a copy of these? It is such a great show that I would love to share it with my colleagues and friends. Keep up the great work!
Mary Jo Archer <QSheba2@aol.com>
Encinitas, CA USA - Wednesday, October 08, 1997 at 14:18:30 (CDT)

One of the best shows of all time! The show comes on cable and is a hit in my household. You cant't get better than that!
vinny <lunaeze@hotmail.com>
dc, USA - Thursday, September 25, 1997 at 16:02:30 (CDT)

Series 3 for me has been a real disappointment so far. I guess the producers are treating us, their loyal public, like drug dealers treat their customers--give 'em the good stuff first. I really miss the overall quality of the first 2 series, but my utter attachment to the characters keeps me coming back for more. Thanks, by the way, for this fabulous website.
Barbie
USA - Monday, September 22, 1997 at 19:17:54 (CDT)

Get Savannah the hell out of there! She sux! Was that Lenny's Idea to have some one on the show have the hots for him? Bring back Crispin, Deborah and Donald. Is is true Lenny is married to Dawn French?
Blanca L. Donovan <donob@lake.ollusa.edu>
San Antonio, tx USA - Monday, September 22, 1997 at 19:10:30 (CDT)

Chef! Is a cool show, me and some of my family watch it whenever it's on!
Bethany
Houston, USA - Monday, September 22, 1997 at 07:47:44 (CDT)

I am really confused. Is there or isn't there Chef! on video? Unfortunately,the few episodes I was able to catch on my vcr were lifted at a party(they could have taken the vcr in- stead,that's how much I love this show!]. Anyway,being a passive foodie{rather watch good food being made,rather than cook} I liked series1and2 slightly better than 3,but the last series left such great setup's for a fourth installation! I can clearly see janice and Gareth getting back together, and Gareth having to suffer through group counseling and Janice dying to get a nanny and go to work!And how about an offer from lost-love intrest / entreprenure Rochell making some business deal with le cheatu,or worse-Everton and - - I'm obviously in the wrong profession,but I love Chef! and Lenny Henry is an absolute comic Einstein.I have another idea-a made for home video capsulation and conclusion for Chef!? Sombody save this tortured viewer!!!!
michol <cafemozart@hotmail.com>
columbus, oh USA - Sunday, September 21, 1997 at 18:07:17 (CDT)

Love the show!
J.C. Miller <cheffjeff@hotmail.com>
Whitehorse, YT Canada - Saturday, September 20, 1997 at 18:34:08 (CDT)

Chef! is brilliant!! The 3rd season does lack the wit of the first two but Lenny's comic abillity rises above it. Some "smart" programmer would be wise to unearth Lenny's previous show "The Lenny Henry Show" and give Chef! fans a real tasty treat!!
Ray McNerney <SJSRay>
New York, NY USA - Thursday, September 18, 1997 at 09:37:02 (CDT)

Bring on Chev IV! And bring back the original Gustav LaRoche (Ian McNiece)! Rock On
Adrian Hallich <ahallich@hollinger.ca>
Vancouver, B.C. Canada - Sunday, September 14, 1997 at 18:59:36 (CDT)

Chef friggin' rox! If anyone in the world could do a better tirade without actually swearing, I'd be surprised. I really hope this show continues filming for a while. It's too bad the Brit's cancel some stuff early. But at least that keeps the quality together. L8R.
John Francis <jnf@intergate.bc.ca>
Vancouver, BC Canada - Sunday, September 14, 1997 at 18:57:36 (CDT)

I've been searching the web for months for anything on this brilliant show. Our PBS station used to carry it but sadly dropped it after it's first run. I thought the show was fabulous and wish they would reconsider doing it again. Cheers!
Michele McWilliams <BMay39@aol.com>
Philadelphia, PA USA - Sunday, September 14, 1997 at 13:03:19 (CDT)

Chef has to be one of the most witty and well worth watching comedy programmes on TV. His commercials advertising New Zealand butter aren't bad either. Keep up the good work.
David Hassall <davali@ihug.co.nz>
Auckland, New Zealand - Saturday, September 13, 1997 at 19:08:01 (CDT)

Chef has to be one of the most witty and well worth watching comedy programmes on TV. His commercials advertising New Zealand butter aren't bad either. Keep up the good work.
David Hassall <davali@ihug.co.nz>
Auckland, New Zealand - Saturday, September 13, 1997 at 19:06:11 (CDT)

The first episode of Chef 3 just aired in New York. It Stinks! The obnoxious American makes this formerly proud American want to give up his citizenship! If I wanted to watch sickening Americans I'd watch Roseanne! Keep Britcoms British! And, lose the laugh track. I know when to laugh if something is funny.
Doctor Mike <islinfo@bigfoot.com>
New York, Ny USA - Saturday, September 13, 1997 at 16:41:04 (CDT)

CHEF! is a great show. I started watching it on WHYY channel 12 but I was only able to catch a few episodes because they stopped airing it. But, WHYY is going to air CHEF! again every Sunday starting Sept. 14th at 11:00pm.
Kelly <Kelzy17@aol.com>
NJ USA - Friday, September 12, 1997 at 19:24:27 (CDT)

I really love the show, except the local PBS station stopped airing them 2 months ago! I need to see more! The station is WHYY TV12 in Philadelphia, Pennslvania. The last episode I remember, Janis told Garreth that she was pregnant. That was a terrible way to leave us viewers hanging! Do you know of any stations in my area that are airing the show? Please help!
Louis Kanterman <groovylouie@webtv.net>
Philadelphia, Pa USA - Friday, September 05, 1997 at 16:44:13 (CDT)

What I want to know is why everyone assumes "There is no Chef being done now" means "There will never ever again be any more Chef". Cripes, people. I just got another E-mail today saying that KERA (again) has said there will be *NEW* Chef! Episodes on here in November of 1997. I'm going to try and track this down.
Joe Siegler <apogee@metronet.com>
Garland, TX USA - Tuesday, September 02, 1997 at 21:42:19 (CDT)

Well, it's been 2 months and knowone has contacted me about financing a 4th season, this show could easily compete on prime time. What about the cable cooking channel? Side note: Anyone have info on Chef on TV in the Raliegh,NC or Goldsboro,NC area?. I'm looking for investments, whats involved here? BBC are you listening?
Jeff Leitson <jelmiusa@aol.com>
Oak Park, MI USA - Tuesday, September 02, 1997 at 16:41:13 (CDT)

Just in case you missed it, I set up my own small tribute to Princess Diana tonight. I set up a seperate guestbook for you to leave Princess Diana remarks if you'd like. Go to the front page for my Chef site here (you can't miss it), or click on my name in this entry.
Joe Siegler <apogee@metronet.com>
Garland, TX USA - Monday, September 01, 1997 at 02:03:03 (CDT)

It was absolutely amazing! About a year and a half ago, I turned on Channel 56 (our local PBS station) and saw my first episode of CHEF! and.... HATED IT! Then, out of curiosity, I turned it on again next week... after that, I think I became an addict. It's like a Coletrane recording... sort of a seasoned taste... you can't just watch one episode and know, but if you take the time to see more than one, you'll be hooked... guaranteed! Of course, saddenned by the news of no series-4, but, admittedly, third series was not nearly as good as first and second series. Although, I did see one or two from third series that were just as good as almost any before. Also, does anyone know where I can obtain a studio recording of Omar's "Theme from CHEF!"? I'd assume one is available somewhere, perhaps in England. "EVERTON!!!"
Nick Wilczynski <BFLATBLUES@JUNO.COM>
Sterling Heights / Detroit, MI USA - Sunday, August 24, 1997 at 13:02:54 (CDT)

Chef! *HAS* been commercially released on videotape. :) This weekend, I saw it with my own eyes. I walked into a SunCoast Video here, and there it was. The first of the Chef! tapes. It had three episodes on it, those being the first three (Personnel, Beyond the Pass, Subject to Contract). I'm told there's a second tape out there called "Chef: A Second Helping" that has the remaining three episodes of Series 1 and the Xmas special on it. However, the store I was at was out of those. I picked up the tape (even though I already had 'em on tape). It's started! Chef is out on NTSC video. Only Season 1 so far, but it is out.
Joe Siegler <dopefish@juno.com>
Garland, TX USA - Monday, August 18, 1997 at 01:17:19 (CDT)

"Chef!" is one of the best shows Britain has ever come out with. I am sad to hear that there won't be a series 4. My best friend got me into it around september and I find its wit to be some of the funniest. If anyone has heard of any more "Chef!" URL's post them. Cheers!
Brockston Posner <bposne1@umbc.edu>
Baltimore, MD USA - Sunday, August 17, 1997 at 21:29:23 (CDT)

Well, I've always liked "British Comedys" and now I have found the best one by far. This show is so good that I have been able to convert normal Americans into loyal Brits. I am really sad to hear that there will not be a season 4, to bad American T.V. can't be this good. I also am sad that the most Lenny gets on the web is the mention of being Dawn French's husband. This site is fabulous. Let's try to expand this into an all inclusive Lenny Henry site. If that's not to much to ask?
Isidro Gutierrez <igutier1@airmail.net>
Irving, Tx USA - Friday, August 15, 1997 at 02:28:30 (CDT)

Lenny Henry's wit has got to be the sharpest I've seen in a long time. The writing for Chef! is outstanding. Let's cross our fingers for a fourth season.
Jason Soroko <soroko@netcom.ca>
Ottawa, ON Canada - Sunday, August 10, 1997 at 20:51:54 (CDT)

I LOVE Chef! I wish there were more URLs out there, both regarding Chef! and Lenny Henry. Chef! is one of the most intelligent and hysterical shows out there.
Julie Lombardy <Julie@ZoomNet.Net>
Portsmouth, OH USA - Saturday, August 09, 1997 at 22:57:31 (CDT)

CHEF! has attitude! I feel it is not only one of the best Brit-coms, but also one of the best sitcoms on TV! Is there a movement to petition the BBC to authorize a Series IV? How can we write Lenny Henry? Where can I get a full-length version of "Serious Profession" (theme music) by Omar?
M & T Brown <metlbrown@tidalwave.net>
Annapolis, MD USA - Wednesday, August 06, 1997 at 21:52:25 (CDT)

Chef has been a fav in Canada for years now and we are lucky that it plays almost every other month on some channel or another. Although I would love to see more Chef, I must say that I was very dissappointed with the final series. Gareth losing the Chateau was not the same as when he owned it, the character lost his edge. The staff change and set change was also bad.. The original Gustav was the best and Series I was excellent.
S.Hunter <foxhuntr@execulink.com>
ancaster, Ont Canada - Wednesday, August 06, 1997 at 10:42:04 (CDT)

I miss watching the show. PBS (channel 6) keeps moving shows around. I have yet to see all of the episodes. E-mail me at danestephenson@hotmail.com
Dane <danestephenson@hotmail.com>
Englewood, CO USA - Tuesday, August 05, 1997 at 19:22:47 (CDT)

The other thing is Chef! on NTSC video. I got an E-Mail yesterday saying that there were to be two NTSC videotapes released TODAY (Aug 5th), called "Chef", and "Chef: A Second Helping". I called the Suncoast Video by me (where I get all my BBC tapes), and they didn't have it out today. The guy I talked to did say that he did see that it was to be released on tape soon, because he saw it advertised in his store magazine, but that he couldn't remember the date beyond "Late August, Early September". He looked through again while I was on the phone, and couldn't find it, but he said that he stongly doubts it's coming out today. If anyone gets any confirmed sightings of Chef on NTSC videotape (or other tape for that matter), post something here about it, so the rest of us can know it's actually out (does Suncoast have a web site?)
Joe Siegler <dopefish@juno.com>
Garland, TX USA - Tuesday, August 05, 1997 at 11:28:00 (CDT)

SORRY FOLKS! NO "Chef!" I e-mailed BBC Television Views & Opinion Staff to get the answer to the ultimate questions "Will there be a Series 4 of "Chef"?". This is the reply from BBC w/return e-mail address: There are no immediate plans for a fourth series of "Chef!", but thank you for your interest. evelyn.sawyer@bbc.co.uk There you have it... Sorry.
Clayton Hornbuckle <Clayton.Hornbuckle@pcm.bosch.com>
Farmington Hills, Mi USA - Tuesday, August 05, 1997 at 08:04:20 (CDT)

Howdy. Great web site. Chef! is a great TV show and it is great to see an excellent web site like this for it. Thanks!
Mark Bazin <mark.bazin@beginners.net>
Katy, TX USA - Sunday, August 03, 1997 at 23:17:30 (CDT)

I really love the Chef series and can't wait for Chef IV. I always wanted to be a chef but now I'm glad I didn't go through with it, especially after seeing Gareth Blackstock on the rampage!
Robert Banning <robertbanning@hotmail.com>
Ottawa, Ont Canada - Sunday, August 03, 1997 at 20:21:19 (CDT)

I love Chef! It's probably the only show on TV that actually makes me laugh out loud!! Being partially trained as a chef the show is even funnier because so much of it really happens in restaurants, you just don't see it!! I can't wait for new episodes.
Chris Van Kessel <cvankessel@hotmail.com>
Oakville, ON Canada - Saturday, August 02, 1997 at 22:16:44 (CDT)

Does anyone have info on purchasing CHEF related merchandise? Please let me know. Posters, Lenny Henry books, etc. Thanks
CHA! <wcoventr@zoo.uvm.com>
USA - Saturday, August 02, 1997 at 15:30:32 (CDT)

An extremely funny show deserves a great home on the web. Here it is. Keep up the good work!
Justin Barisonek <MJPiglet@juno.com>
Arlington, TX USA - Monday, July 28, 1997 at 01:38:19 (CDT)

ANTICIPATION... My wife and I love this show! But we are patiently waiting for the confirmation of SERIES 4. If anyone has the scoop... SHARE IT ASAP!! We want pictures as evidence and interviews galore otherwise we're not going to fall for it! You here me? Thanks to all who really enjoy this very funny show!
Clayton Hornbuckle <Clayton.Hornbuckle@pcm.bosch.com>
Farmington Hills, Mi USA - Thursday, July 24, 1997 at 10:09:30 (CDT)

Excellent show, and I would like to hear from anyone in the Detroit / Ann Arbor area that enjoys thie program
John Brown <John867@aol.com>
Ann Arbor / Detroit, MI USA - Saturday, July 19, 1997 at 09:01:13 (CDT)

Chef 4? Someone sent me an E-mail saying that Chef IV is on the air RIGHT NOW in the UK, and that KERA in Dallas will start showing it in August of '97. I've not heard anything about this at all; does anyone know if there's any truth to this? **PLEASE** let me know.
Joe Siegler <apogee@metronet.com>
Garland, TX USA - Wednesday, July 16, 1997 at 16:47:31 (CDT)

I just LOVE Chef! It is one of the funniest shows on TV. Chef has the nerve to say to people what he thinks and he gets away with it. I'd like to know something. Does Lenny Henry ever collaborate with his wife Dawn French on any comedy projects? She is another of my favourites and it would be wild to see what the two of them would come up with.
Irmgard Upmanis <upmanis@centrenet.on.ca>
Willowdale, On Canada - Tuesday, July 15, 1997 at 10:03:48 (CDT)

I love this show. Does anyone know what the hold up is for future episodes. Our local PBS station has replaced the show with another British Comedy; nothing like Chef. We want more Chef--even if it's repeat episodes, until the new ones are released!!!!!! Please continue to give us Chef!!!!!!!
Beverly Brandon-Simms <Bvbsimms@cfed.org>
Washington, DC USA - Monday, July 14, 1997 at 14:48:53 (CDT)

Im glad that Chef has a website that enthusiasts can go to and learn more about good witty humor...
Noel Nicdao <nnicdao@jps.net or nnicdao@gsm.udallas.edu>
San Jose, CA USA - Sunday, July 13, 1997 at 03:58:12 (CDT)

Found your site to be a great one both for its content and presentation! Love to watch Chef! on Sunday nights and see by other posts that it must be watched by others in the Columbus, OH area too! Thanks so much!
Sally Ann McHugh <samwillie@aol.com>
Westerville, OH USA - Wednesday, July 09, 1997 at 11:54:19 (CDT)

Thanks for all the work on the site !!! So, its great writing, great humor, fun, ect WHY IS SOMEONE NOT FINANCING MORE EPISODES ON MAJOR NETWORK?. Though the show is far from Black in nature, with the shody choices of minority star shows "WB network" this would seem to be a glowing example that should be on in prime time! , or would you like to see more of FOX's version of BLACK life. Where's the money- to boost this GREAT GREAT show to greater prominence?
Jeff Leitson <jelmiusa@aol.com>
detroit, mi USA - Monday, July 07, 1997 at 13:11:46 (CDT)

When we first saw Chef! we knew it was a favorite, as my father has managed and run some of the bestand highest rated restaurants, as well as being trained in 'cheffing' in Lucerne, France.... To say that we were addicted would be to say to little, with our favorite quote being 'I DESERVE TO SEE HIS BLOOD OUTSIDE OF HIS BODY!'. What's not to love in this series? I want the kitchen, and all of the cookware the set has...WOW! MZ :)
Mousie Zavala <AZavala1@MSN.com>
Martinez, CA USA - Thursday, July 03, 1997 at 23:19:49 (CDT)

For anyone who lives in the Dallas Ft. Worth area, or can get KERA-13 on Satellite or something, I just found out that in addition to (still) running Chef! on Sunday nights at 11:30PM, they're now running the Lenny Henry show right after it at midnight. Check it out!
Joe Siegler <apogee@metronet.com>
Garland, TX USA - Sunday, June 29, 1997 at 12:14:49 (CDT)

I would like to say "thanks!" for this incredible site, like the incredible programme itself. I've watched Chef! since it's inception and I believe that each Series has progressively gotten better (despite the low-budget production in Series III--although that even gave the programme more of a US-sitcom feel [maybe I'm weird, but I liked it]). In my humble opinion, the writing is at it's best in Series III (especially considering that Janice won't return in Series IV (since joining the cast of 'The Knock' or 'The Knack' or whatever). I am very anxious to check out Series IV, as the foundation has been laid in Series III (Chef!'s loss of the Chateau as well as his separation and subsequent divorce from Janice). The happenings in Series III should add a new dimension to the show. (There is definitely plenty of storytelling left.) Again, thanks for the kick-bum site! (Can't wait to see Series IV Spoiler Warnings!) --Geo.
George S Green <technique@centuryinter.net>
San Marcos, TX USA - Saturday, June 28, 1997 at 13:51:13 (CDT)

As much as I love Chef!, I am Disappointed by the switch from film to videotape for series III. The show always had such an attractive "look" when it was filmed. Series III just looks...so...sterile. DEATH TO VIDEO!!! ***rant mode off*** Thanks for a fantastic site.
Dan Rako <danrako@coil.com>
Westerville, OH USA - Tuesday, June 24, 1997 at 21:49:42 (CDT)

Hey ! Awesome page ! Just wanted to express an interest in possibly trading Video Tapes with anyone else out there who is a Chef ! addict like me. Please let me know - I have most of series 1&2, but there are some of those series that I've never even seen..... Great Page, and it's great to know that so many others appreciate "Cow and Bug in perfect harmony !".....
TC Merritt <TimDogg913@aol.com>
Powell, OH USA - Friday, June 13, 1997 at 13:05:44 (CDT)

I am a food writer and I absolutely adore CHEF! I am anxious to see it air again, I don't think I've seen the third season, yet. We viewed it on PBS in NYC on channels 21 and 13, but they stopped showing it. I want to know when and where Chef! will be shown. I would appreciate it if someone would let me know. Thanks a lot. I also love everything Lenny Henry does, including Bernard and the Genie. (Suporting cast is wonderful as well!) Is there anything else on video I can rent to see Mr. Henry? Thanks! Long live Chef!
laurie strock <JIUGI@aol.com>
nyc, ny USA - Thursday, June 12, 1997 at 20:51:23 (CDT)

I absolutely adore this show, and am anxious to see it air again. We viewed it on PBS in NYC on channels 21 and 13, but they stopped showing it. I know there are more episodes, and want to know when and where they will be shown. I would appreciate it if someone would let me know. Thanks a lot. I also love everything this man does, including Bernard and the Genie. Is there anything else on video I can rent to see him? Thanks
laurie strock <JIUGI@aol.com>
nyc, ny USA - Thursday, June 12, 1997 at 20:34:24 (CDT)

what we need is a listing of the recipies from the show, or approximates
Ken <kkopacki@texas.net>
san antonio, tx USA - Tuesday, June 10, 1997 at 08:20:32 (CDT)

After not being able to expect more from a comedy after seasons 1 and 2, season 3 seems to have been produced on a shoestring budget. It has the harsh look of Video vs. Film, the set *looks* like a set (is that dry ice in the kettles?) and the incidental music sounds like a game show interlude. Alas, even writing that isn't quite up to the earlier quality is given a good go by the cast. Lenny Henry is brilliant as ever. Roger Griffiths likewise. It's a shame to see their production and their comic genious compromised by the production quality.
Postmaster <pm@dierking.com>
USA - Sunday, June 08, 1997 at 01:31:36 (CDT)

I really enjoyed the first 2 series of Chef!. However, Series 3 is really different and I don't think that it's anywhere near as good as the first two.
Rodney Cunningham <rcunningham@csbsju.edu>
USA - Friday, June 06, 1997 at 11:52:28 (CDT)

Series 1 and 2 were really funny. Sadly series 3 was really bad.
Nick Sim <smegweb@poboxes.com>
Ipswich, UK - Thursday, June 05, 1997 at 15:04:47 (CDT)

Best Brit com. in years I sure hope they make more, and release them on video. Big chease was my fav. too but because of the Stilton part.
Bret Conwell <bconwell@swbell.net>
Ft Worth, TX USA - Monday, June 02, 1997 at 22:59:56 (CDT)