The film “Chef” (2014) revolves around the life of a head chef who quits his job to buy a food truck. The audience gets to follow his journey to reconnect with his creativity and his family. Significant performances are delivered by Jon Favreau, John Leguizamo, and Bobby Cannavale, among others.
Where it Filmed?
Chef was filmed across numerous iconic locations in the US. These include the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana, Austin in Texas, Miami in Florida, and two spots in California: Rose Avenue in Venice and Los Angeles. The filming started on July 8, 2013.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jon Favreau | Carl Casper |
| John Leguizamo | Martin |
| Bobby Cannavale | Tony |
| Emjay Anthony | Percy |
| Scarlett Johansson | Molly |
| Dustin Hoffman | Riva |
| Sofía Vergara | Inez |
| Oliver Platt | Ramsey Michel |
| Amy Sedaris | Jen |
| Robert Downey Jr. | Marvin |
| Russell Peters | Miami Cop |
| Chase Grimm | Vendor |
| Will Schutze | Mr. Bonetangles |
| Gloria Sandoval | Flora |
| Alberto Salas | Band Member |
| Alfredo Ortiz | Band Member |
| Daniel Palacio | Band Member |
| Mauricio Del Monte | Band Member |
| Leonardo Da Nilo | Versailles Host |
| Nili Fuller | Marvin’s Assistant |
| Charles Lao | Kitchen Supply Clerk |
| Benjamin Jacob | Benjamin Jacob |
| Aaron Franklin | Aaron Franklin |
| Gary Clark Jr. | Gary Clark Jr. |
| Roy Choi | Roy Choi |
| Rachel Acuna | Parade Participant (uncredited) |
| Paul Aldanée | Cafe Guy (uncredited) |
| Andrew Anderson | Young Guy (uncredited) |
| Chad Bird | Food Truck Patron / Party Attendee (uncredited) |
| Maria F. Blanco | Salsa Dancer (uncredited) |
| Santos Caraballo | Club Salsa Dancer (uncredited) |
| Michael Patrick Carmody | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Anthony Carretta | Cuban Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Joseph Randy Causin | Tourist (uncredited) |
| Christina Cha | Shocked Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Marly Chaudry | Waitress (uncredited) |
| Cody Daniel | Allen Chipworth (uncredited) |
| Billy Driver | Beer Garden Patron (uncredited) |
| Safi El Masri | South Beach Guy (uncredited) |
| Maria Engler | Partygoer (uncredited) |
| Eduardo M. Freyre | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Michael P Gardner | Self (uncredited) |
| Julian Graham | Shocked Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Joshua Gutierrez | El Cabbie (uncredited) |
| Priyom Haider | Food Truck Patron #1 (uncredited) |
| Leigh M. Harris | Rockabilly Girl (uncredited) |
| Miguel Izaguirre | Food Truck Customer (uncredited) |
| Colombe Jacobsen-Derstine | Lisa (uncredited) |
| Gayle Kate | Farmers Market Lady (uncredited) |
| Paola Katsapas | Bikini Girl (uncredited) |
| Caleb Kirkland | French Market Customer / Parade Goer (uncredited) |
| David W. LeBlanc | Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| Noa Lindberg | Hungry Jogger (uncredited) |
| Jacqueline Harris Matherne | French Market Customer (uncredited) |
| Ryan McInerney | Miami Food Truck Customer (uncredited) |
| Quintin McKemie II | Food Truck Customer (uncredited) |
| Kristin M. Miller | Rockabilly Chick (uncredited) |
| Teebone Mitchell | Inez Chauffeur (uncredited) |
| Leonardo Montelongo | Austin Food Truck Patron (uncredited) |
| Scott Mulvania | South Beach Unicyclist (uncredited) |
| Jody Nolan | Beer Garden Patron (uncredited) |
| Chris Nuñez | Salsa Dancer (uncredited) |
| Gustavo I. Ortiz | Food Truck Customer (uncredited) |
| Elbin Palencia | Food Truck Customer (uncredited) |
| Reed Penney | Customer – Austin (uncredited) |
| Jay Pennington | Cowboy Patron (uncredited) |
| Tanner Priest | Foodie (uncredited) |
| Johnny Radelat | Musician (uncredited) |
| Xavier Ramirez | Food Truck Customer (uncredited) |
| Radcliff Redding | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Sandy Romero | Food Truck Patron (uncredited) |
| Katherine Jeanie Russell | Tourist (uncredited) |
| Arley Ryder | Food Truck Patron (uncredited) |
| Mike Rylander | Farmers Market Shopper (uncredited) |
| Jenna Saab | Concert Patron (uncredited) |
| Selena Silvas | Food Truck Patron (uncredited) |
| Joshua Soares | The Chef (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Star | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Sam Stinson | Customer (uncredited) |
| Ty Suite | Austin food truck patron (uncredited) |
| Gary Teague | Franklin Barbecue Patron (uncredited) |
| William Throckmorton | Foodie (uncredited) |
| Carlos Valenzuela-Durr | Motorcycle Rider (uncredited) |
| Minn Vo | Salsa Dancer (uncredited) |
| William Shannon Williams | Food Truck Customer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 29.9584426
- Longitude: -90.0644107
- Place ID: ChIJf5407BGmIIYROiKyvb07vZg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: French Quarter, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Austin, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 30.267153
- Longitude: -97.7430608
- Place ID: ChIJLwPMoJm1RIYRetVp1EtGm10
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Austin, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Miami, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.7616798
- Longitude: -80.1917902
- Place ID: ChIJEcHIDqKw2YgRZU-t3XHylv8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Miami, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Rose Ave, Venice, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0029551
- Longitude: -118.464842
- Place ID: Eh5Sb3NlIEF2ZSwgTG9zIEFuZ2VsZXMsIENBLCBVU0EiLiosChQKEgmJGE6057rCgBEsuy3nzu5KphIUChIJXWhSMMC6woARPI1cDbQBEY8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rose Ave, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
