Spoilers for episodes 1-12 of Culinary Class Wars ahead. After a year's wait, Netflix's Culinary Class Wars returned to introduce the world to a new set of famed chefs. In September 2024, the Korean reality show debuted as the streamer's answer to a Physical: 100-style cooking show. In the intense competition, renowned White Spoon chefs compete against underdog Black Spoons, who are only known by nicknames unless they become the last chef standing. (Black Spoon chef Napoli Matfia rose above the season 1 chefs to win it all, so it is possible!)
For the second installment, led by returning judges Ahn Sung-jae and Paik Jong-won, Culinary Class Wars raised the bar even higher after season 1's all-star cast. This time, several of the Black Spoons are already local culinary celebrities, and the White Spoons are among the best chefs in the world. Plus, the December 16 premiere introduces the new Hidden White Spoons, two returning chefs who were White Spoons in season 1. The familiar duo competed in the qualifying round with the Black Spoons, which ended with 19 White Spoons and 19 Black Spoons continuing on.
