Culinary Class Wars Cast Teaser Poster

On Culinary Class Wars, 100 contestants have gathered in one place for the ultimate cooking competition aiming for the title of best chef in Korea. Eighty unknown chefs whose talents are yet to be discovered by the world are in the Black Spoon class, and are addressed by a title that represents them instead of their real names. While the 20 well-known chefs who are revered by the world for their culinary talents and fame are in the White Spoon class, and are addressed by their own names. Only the one Black Spoon chef who survives until the final round will be able to reveal their real name. Which Black Spoon chef will be able to overcome their class with their skills in these fierce culinary class wars?

Culinary Class Wars Black Spoon Chefs List

Title: Culinary Class Wars
Korean Title: 흑백요리사: 요리 계급 전쟁
Genre: Reality TV, Food, Cooking Competition
Release Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Where to Watch: Netflix

Culinary Class Wars Judges:

Culinary Class Wars Cast Judge Paik Jong-Won
PAIK JONG WON (백종원)
Korea's Top Restaurateur
More Than 20 Global Brands & 2,700 Franchise Branches
@paikscuisine_official

Culinary Class Wars Cast Judge Anh Sung Jae
ANH SUNG JAE (안성재)
Head Chef & Owner of Mosu Seoul
2023 Michelin 3-Star Restaurant
Awardee of the 2024 Inedit Damm Chefs' Choice Award
@sungmosu

Round 1: The Black Spoon Elimination Round

Before the main battle, the 80 Black Spoon chefs compete in the Black Spoon Elimination Round to qualify for a spot to challenge the White Spoon chefs. The theme for Round 1 is "the best dish you can cook." The 80 contestants are divided into 2 groups of 40 to cook. The time limit is 100 minutes. The dishes are judged purely based on taste. Eliminated contestants must take their nameplates and leave the kitchen. Deferred contestants stand by in the kitchen and await. In this battle, only 20 contestants will advance to the next round and begin a culinary war against the White Spoon chefs.

Meet the "Black Spoon" Chefs on Culinary Class Wars - Real Names, Restaurants & Instagram Information!

Here are the 20 finalists who have been selected from the Black Spoon Elimination Round:

Culinary Class Wars Cast Black Spoon Chef Goddess of Chinese Cuisine
GODDESS OF CHINESE CUISINE
Real Name: PARK EUN YOUNG (박은영)
Chinese Cuisine Grand Master Lu Chinglai's Apprentice
Former Chef at Hong Bo Gak (홍보각)
Current Sous-Chef of Grand Majestic Sichuan in Hong Kong
Instagram: @eunyoungo__o
YouTube: @yeogane

Culinary Class Wars Cast Black Spoon Chef Hidden Genius
HIDDEN GENIUS
Real Name: TAESUNG KIM (김태성)
Chef-Owner of PONO BUONO
Worked at Toc Toc Seoul, ATOBOY in NYC, and Former Executive Chef of SAV Seoul
Instagram: @urbantae

Culinary Class Wars Cast Black Spoon Chef Genius Restaurateur
GENIUS RESTAURATEUR
Real Name: CHO SEO HYEONG (조서형)
CEO of Euljiro Boseok (을지로보석), Part of Gyeongju (남영동 경주), and DAMA K-Gimbap House (담아김밥)
Instagram: @seohy2ong

Culinary Class Wars Cast Black Spoon Chef Side Dish Chef
SIDE DISH CHEF
Real Name: SONG HA SEUL RAM (송하슬람)
CEO of MAMALEE MARKET (마마리 마켓)
Worked at Michelin-starred Zuberoa in San Sebastian, La Paloma in Madrid, and Mingles (밍글스) in Seoul
Instagram: @songhaseulram

Culinary Class Wars Cast Black Spoon Chef Yeong Chicken
YEONG CHICKEN
Real Name: JASON OH JUN TAK (오준탁)
Chef-Owner of Namyeong Chicken (남영탉)
Worked at Michelin-starred Yardbird and RONIN in Hong Kong, and FOF (퐆) in Apgujeong, Seoul
Instagram: @jason.j.oh

Culinary Class Wars Cast Black Spoon Chef God of Seasoning
GOD OF SEASONING
Real Name: JACOB HYUN
Chef-Owner of Edamame (에다마메)
Former Sous-Chef of Michelin 2-Star Jungsik Seoul and Head Chef of DOTZ
Instagram: @jacobhyun

Culinary Class Wars Cast Black Spoon Chef One Two Three
ONE TWO THREE
Real Name: BAE KYUNG JUN (배경준)
Head Chef of Bornyon (본연)
Graduated from the Culinary Institute of America
Worked at Michelin 1, 2, & 3 Star Restaurants including Mosu Seoul
Instagram: @kj_bae

Culinary Class Wars Cast Black Spoon Chef Triple Star
TRIPLE STAR
Real Name: SCOTT KANG SEUNG WON (강승원)
Chef-Owner of Trid Seoul (트리드), Michelin Guide Listed in 2022-2024
Worked at Michelin 3-Star Restaurants Benu and Atelier Crenn in San Francisco, and Mosu Seoul
Instagram: @scottiey_

Culinary Class Wars Cast Black Spoon Chef Auntie Omakase #1
AUNTIE OMAKASE #1
Real Name: KIM MI RYEONG (김미령)
Owner of Cheerful Drinking Table (즐거운 술상) Located Near Chang-dong Station & Andongjip Son Kalguksi (안동집 손칼국시) Located at Gyeongdong Market

Culinary Class Wars Cast Black Spoon Chef Self-Made Chef
SELF-MADE CHEF
Real Name: LIM TAE HOON (임태훈)
Chef-Owner of Doryang (도량)
Powerhouse in Chinese Cuisine Who Started With Food Delivery
Instagram: @chulgabangchef

Culinary Class Wars Cast Black Spoon Chef Comic Book Chef
COMIC BOOK CHEF
Real Name: CHO KWANG HYO (조광효)
Chef-Owner of Cho Kwang 201 (조광 201), 101 (조광 101)
A Self-Taught Chef Inspired by Comic Books
Instagram: @cho__kwang

Culinary Class Wars Cast Black Spoon Chef Meat Master
MEAT MASTER
Real Name: DAVID LEE
Chef-Owner of Guunmong (군몽)
Worked at Michelin-starred Restaurants The Spotted Pig and Picholine, and Former Executive Chef of Osamil in New York
Former S Food Consultant & Head Chef of The Meat Cuisine by John Cook Deli Meats
Instagram: @meatthegangster

Culinary Class Wars Cast Black Spoon Chef Celebrities' Chef
CELEBRITIES' CHEF
Real Name: LIM HEE WON (임희원)
Chef-Owner of BUTO
Former Executive Chef of Momojein Hong Kong
Instagram: @lim_stargram

Culinary Class Wars Cast Black Spoon Chef Seung-woo's Dad
SEUNG-WOO'S DAD
Real Name: JIN HWA MOK (진화목)
Cooking YouTuber With 1.4M Subscribers
Chef Edward Kwon's Apprentice
Instagram: @swab_official
YouTube: @swab85

Culinary Class Wars Cast Black Spoon Chef Yakitori King
YAKITORI KING
Real Name: KIM BYOUNG MOOK (김병묵)
Chef-Owner of Yakitori Mook (야키토리 묵), Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand in 2021-2023
Instagram: @mooksinsa

Culinary Class Wars Cast Black Spoon Chef Kitchen Boss
KITCHEN BOSS
Real Name: PARK JI YOUNG (박지영)
Chef-Owner of Nawoo (나우 남영)
Worked at Michelin 2-Star Italian Restaurant Marea in New York
Instagram: @jyp_jijipark

Culinary Class Wars Cast Black Spoon Chef Napoli Matfia
NAPOLI MATFIA
Real Name: SUNGJUN KWON
Chef-Owner of Via Toledo Pasta Bar (비아톨레도 파스타바)
Worked at Michelin 2-Star Restaurant Dani Maison in Italy
Instagram: @napolimatfia

Culinary Class Wars Cast Black Spoon Chef Cooking Maniac
COOKING MANIAC
Real Name: NAMNO YOON (윤남노)
Head Chef of Deepin
Former Chef De Partie of Bennelong Sydney
Contestant on MasterChef Korea 4
Instagram: @ynncook

Culinary Class Wars Cast Black Spoon Chef Spark
CHEF SPARK
Real Name: SHAWN PARK SUNG WOO (박성우)
Chef-Owner of Bistro Spark (비스트로 스파크)
Apprentice of Chef Fabrizio Ferrari at Italian Michelin 1-Star Restaurant Al Porticciolo 84
Instagram: @chefshawnpark

Culinary Class Wars Cast Black Spoon Chef Master of School Meals
MASTER OF SCHOOL MEALS
Real Name: LEE MI YOUNG (이미영)
15-Year Veteran Meal Cook at Habuk Elementary School in Yangsan
Instagram: @schoolfood_chef

Congratulations to the 20 Black Spoons who made it through the Black Spoon Elimination Round! 😋

Notable Black Spoon Chefs Eliminated in Round 1

Culinary Class Wars Cast Black Spoon Chef Secret Course
SECRET COURSE
Real Name: PARK JUN SEOUNG (박준승)
Chef-Owner of LOGI (로기 한남)
Instagram: @parkjunseoung

Culinary Class Wars Cast Black Spoon Chef Home Meal Mogul
HOME MEAL MOGUL
Real Name: AHN KYUNG SOOK (안경숙)
Chef-Owner of Mom's Homemade Meals (엄마밥상)
Located in Daegu's Palgongsan-ro
Instagram: @momsang_daegu

Culinary Class Wars Cast Black Spoon Chef Underestimated
UNDERESTIMATED
Real Name: PARK JUNG HYUN (박정현)
Chef-Owner of SUM (한남동 숨) & POG Seoul (포그서울)
Participant on Dating Show Love Catcher in Bali
Instagram: @junghyuniiii

Culinary Class Wars Cast Black Spoon Chef Kim Bibim
KING BIBIM
Real Name: YOO BI BIM (유비빔)
Chef-Owner of Bibim Sori (비빔소리) in Jeonju
Instagram: @yubibim5

Culinary Class Wars Cast Black Spoon Chef of All Trades
CHEF OF ALL TRADES
Real Name: AUSTIN KANG (오스틴강)
Model & TV Personality
Chef-Owner of Muk Jung Seoul (묵정)
Contestant on MasterChef Korea 4, Top 5 Semi-Finalist
Instagram: @austinkangg

Images Source: Netflix