: Favreau's bond with Roy Choi was so strong that they eventually launched The Chef Show on Netflix in 2019, where they continue to cook together.

: The film's "food porn" shots of Cuban sandwiches became so iconic that they sparked pop-up restaurants and a massive resurgence of interest in the dish. Chef (2014) - IMDb

: The film is widely praised for its accurate depiction of how social media—specifically Twitter (now X)—can both destroy and rebuild a career.

: Unlike most movies where "stunt food" is made of plastic or glue, every dish in Chef was real, edible, and prepared by Choi himself. The cast often ate so much during takes that they reportedly felt sick by the end of the day.