Emmy & Grammy-Nominated Filmmaker & Producer; Founding Partner of Supper Club; Creator of "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" & "Chef's Table"

Los Angeles, CA, USA
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David Gelb Biography

David Gelb is an Emmy- and Grammy-nominated filmmaker, producer, and founding partner of Supper Club, a production company known for its work in food documentaries and culinary storytelling. A graduate of the University of Southern California film school, Gelb is recognized for his innovative approach to documentary filmmaking, particularly in the food and culinary arts genre. His debut feature, "Jiro Dreams of Sushi," which he shot and produced in a small Tokyo restaurant, established the foundation for "Chef's Table," Netflix's first original documentary series.

"Chef's Table" spans seven seasons and six spinoffs—France, Pizza, BBQ, Noodles, Pastry, and Legends. The 11-time Emmy-nominated series introduces audiences to global culinary figures who are redefining gourmet cuisine, with each episode focusing on the life and kitchen of a single chef. The series has received multiple James Beard Awards and is recognized for its influence on food documentaries and streaming television. Netflix has announced additional seasons, "Chef's Table: Icons" and "Chef's Table: Desserts," with Gelb directing all episodes.

Gelb's broader filmography includes creating the Netflix series "Street Food," producing the Grammy-nominated documentary "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" about Steve Aoki, and directing the documentary "Wolfgang" on chef Wolfgang Puck, which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival. Outside the culinary world, Gelb directed "Stan Lee," a documentary chronicling the comics creator's life and legacy.

In scripted television and film, Gelb has directed episodes of Ryan Murphy's "American Horror Stories" and the narrative feature "The Lazarus Effect," a horror film starring Mark Duplass, Olivia Wilde, Donald Glover, Evan Peters, and Sarah Bolger. He is also the co-creator of "Street Food," executive producer of "Trial By Media," and executive producer and director for the Disney+ series "Marvel's 616," including the episode on the creation of Japanese Spider-Man. Gelb is recognized for his cinematic approach to both documentary and narrative projects, contributing to the evolution of food documentaries, streaming content, and pop culture storytelling.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/25/2026.

David Gelb Speaking Topics

  • From Jiro Dreams of Sushi to Chef's Table and Beyond: Team Building in the Pursuit of Perfection

    While directing Jiro Dreams of Sushi, David learned the hard way how painful it can be to go it alone. Equipped with nothing more than a plane ticket, a camera and a local translator, David almost immediately realized he was in over his head. And while at first sushi master Jiro Ono appeared to be a romantic, solitary master making sushi all by himself, David quickly discovered that without his dedicated team, Jiro's brilliant sushi could never exist. David learned that nobody makes it on their own. This is an account of his personal journey, starting as a one-man band making a single indie movie, to building an inspired and sustainable team that has produced over 50 hours of award-winning, premium content in just 5 years, and the lessons learned along the way.

David Gelb Videos

The Secret to Great Stories (David Gelb Interview)

The Secret to Great Stories (David Gelb Interview)

This episode is presented by Mercury, the banking platform that makes this show possible. I can’t imagine trying to run my business without them....

 "Street Food" and the "Emotional Origin" of Dishes

"Street Food" and the "Emotional Origin" of Dishes

The popular Netflix show "Chef's Table" takes viewers around the world to see the mouthwatering and innovative dishes served up by culinary stars....

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David Gelb is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as From Jiro Dreams of Sushi to Chef's Table and Beyond: Team Building in the Pursuit of Perfection. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Gelb for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. David Gelb generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lee Sung Jin, Devon Diep, Chris Van Dusen, Hwang Dong-hyuk and Adepero Oduye. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Gelb for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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