Selena Gomez Ventures into Professional Kitchens in New Food Network Series

Selena Gomez, a global sensation, is moving her cooking skills from her home to the bustling professional kitchens of Los Angeles’ top restaurants in an intriguing culinary effort. “Selena + Restaurant,” which premieres on Thursday, May 2nd at 7 p.m. ET/PT on Food Network promises double episodes packed with gastronomic challenges and touching moments as Gomez navigates the culinary industry alongside her best friend, Raquelle Stevens.

Gomez will learn from top chefs such as Shirley Chung, Keith Corbin, Stephanie Izard, Andrew & Michelle Muñoz, Wolfgang Puck, and Marcel Vigneron in six episodes. Each episode will highlight a charity chosen by the featured chef, with donations aimed at supporting important causes.

In the first episode, Gomez and Stevens embark on a culinary journey, joining Chef Wolfgang Puck at CUT Steakhouse in Beverly Hills. Gomez is challenged to master one of Puck’s signature dishes while also creating her spicy seafood specialty.

The journey continues with visits to renowned places such as Ms. Chi with Shirley Chung, Lemon Grove with Marcel Vigneron, Moo’s Craft Barbecue with Andrew and Michelle Muñoz, Girl & the Goat with Stephanie Izard, and Alta with Keith Corbin.

Gomez, well known for her Emmy-nominated show “Selena + Chef,” highlighted her excitement about entering the professional culinary realm, saying, “You’ll have to see if being in person helped my skills at all.”

Betsy Ayala, Head of Content, Food, Warner Bros. Discovery, applauded Gomez’s culinary journey, pointing out the natural development of her culinary education from her Emmy-nominated series to the professional kitchens of LA’s finest restaurants.

Food Network’s social media channels will feature exclusive interviews and sneak previews from each show. They can also use the hashtag #SelenaAndRestaurant to interact with other admirers.

Selena Gomez has an impressive resume as a music artist, producer, businesswoman, and philanthropist in addition to her culinary endeavors. From selling over 210 million songs globally to executive producing popular programs such as “Only Murders in the Building,” Gomez has left an everlasting influence on the entertainment business. In addition, her beauty company, Rare Beauty, and the Rare Impact Fund reflect her dedication to mental health activism.

“Selena + Restaurant” is produced by Gomez for July Moon Productions, with executive producers Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman of Sony Pictures Television’s The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC), showrunner Shauna Minoprio, and Melissa Stokes.