Chef Roble and Co. premiered on Sunday night on Bravo TV. The show follows a young Black male chef trying to start his own catering business with family and close friends in tow. When I first heard about the show, I was extremely excited. After all, positive images of Black men are hard to come by and I wanted to support so I set an alarm on my cellphone and eagerly awaited the premiere. I wasn’t disappointed.
The show began with a short synopsis of Roble’s childhood and background in which told viewers about growing up in the hood and his success in the food business cooking for scores of celebrities including Michael Jackson.
After the synopsis, the show followed Roble and his business partner and sister, Jasmine, as they prepare for their first catering gig. Their client was a socialite who was celebrating her birthday and made outrageous demands that included no green food and a monkey. Despite dealing with a difficult client and a few last minute issues, the event went off without a hitch.
Parents, if you are interested in showing your children positive images of successful Black people, Chef Roble and Co. is definitely a show you should consider for a family TV night. In the age that produces shows like Flavor of Love, it is refreshing to see a show that focuses on a Black man that doesn’t include him disrespecting women and portraying himself as a thug. Also, this show spreads the message that Black men can be successful without having to dribble a ball or spit 16 bars.
This show will also show children that Black people are able to work toward a common goal despite being fed a different message. With the exception of one chef, everyone on Roble’s staff is Black and despite a few arguments, were able to work together. Roble is even mentoring a younger chef with a criminal background who has turned his life around.
In an era of scrapping “Real Housewives” and watching washed-up rappers pick women like they’re picking puppies from a litter, it’s refreshing to see a reality show that is positive and believable. Chef Roble and Co. airs every Sunday at 10 pm EST.
Did you watch the premiere? What do you think?
I am definitely diggin’ this show…and I don’t watch Reality TV AT ALL! My DVR will be tuned in for the next episode – I will be watching Football – Priorities First
Word, absolutely love this show!
I LOVE Chef Roble. Him and his back pack and skateboard. I watched it with my son. He didn’t realize that men actually dominated the Professional Chef World. He thought that was cool. He’s 16 years old and it started a much needed conversation about what he wanted to do with his life. Chef Roble makes it look really cool to be in the kitchen with an apron on preparing food for people’s enjoyment. He even got upset when the Client smashed that cake in her parent’s face instead of eating it lol “That lady asked for that cake at the last minute. And that pretty baker spent all that time on it and it ended up on the floor. I’d be mad to.” Great Show! I think my son may have found what he wants to do with his life
Thank you. My family and I will definitely be watching. My little girl wants to be a chef, so this will be great for her.
THis was a really great show. I’m glad more positive reality tv is coming on. I can’t wait until next week’s episode.
I missed the premier but I’ll definitely be tuning in. Like you said, it’s great to see a young black man doing something other than becoming a rapper or basketball player. Let’s encourage our young ones to explore all sorts of careers!
I missed the premier but I’ll definitely be tuning in. Like you said, it’s great to see a young black man doing something other than becoming a rapper or basketball player. Let’s encourage our young ones to explore all sorts of careers!
I watched the show as I enjoy most cooking shows and the previews leading up to it, made it more appealing. Then I found out that he was from my hometown, that was the icing on the cupcake!!!! Good job.
I watched the show as I enjoy most cooking shows and the previews leading up to it, made it more appealing. Then I found out that he was from my hometown, that was the icing on the cupcake!!!! Good job.
He is passionate about his family and business. Keeping it professional to keep the money coming. Thumbs up to him for showing the young apprentice something other than the streets. Keep up he good work chef Roble & Co.
Luvvvvvvbb the show……luv it!!@@
I am very impressed with the ability that Chef Roble and Co. have to infuse their youthful creativity and passion into thier craft. Absolutly love watching and grabbing ideas. I am approaching senior citizen status shortly, and love your people with new ideas!
I loved the show and definitely recommended to my family and friends. Chef Roble and Co. was refreshing to watch. Keep up the good work
Love this show, lets keep it on. Watch
Good to see two siblings work together to make it happen! And the food looks amazing! Kudos to Bravo for giving this show a chance.
I love Chef Roble and watching he and his team interact. He is a trip, esp when he goes off on his sister, lol. But really, I really enjoy watching a young black man doing his thing….
Love Love Love this show!
I love his show. I can watch it over and over again. He has so many great food ideas that I would have never thought of putting together
Great show!!! I’ve really fallen in love with it!
Yes!!! this article is so on point!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Chef Roble..
I’m a 18 yr old student and this show has inspired me to continue my dream to have my own brand one day, I was amped to see this show air and dvr all the episodes, loving how he shows love to his family, girlfriend just period a great show
Really cool show! Chef Roble seems like a very charismatic young man. He has a good team to support him as well…
Never been the one to watch Reality TV but this one really stands out. I LOVE the show and will definitely continue watching this show. Chef Roble portrays such a positive image the younger generation can benefit from. I admire his go-get-it-done-at-all-cost attitude!
Chef Roble is a good example for young black men out there you go boy I love this show
Love the show!
I love the show but I hope it doesnt turn into a reality show: I mean showing drama and things that dont have anything to do with cooking or catering. I dont want to hear about a divorce or someone finding their long lost dad or following a cast member to the hospital etc etc
I love Chef Roble, his sister and his awesome crew. He is so inspirational to not only black kids but to all kids and to adults who may not have considered the field of food and hospitality.
Keep on doing your thing young admirable man!
i love, love watching this show. he is so cute and so natural, easy to listen to. so many young people can’t speak english without “like like” several times in a sentence. he is also an amazing chef without being so pretentious (unlike his first client and the 4 year old’s mom and some of the guests at top chef). i hope he will be very successful on and off tv and wish him the best. and yes, i am caucasian and over 40!!
I started watching this show yesterday and I am already hooked on it. I really like the Chef Roble’ is young but he is confident in his skills and knowlede. He stands up for what he believes in. I love this show and his awesome team. Wish him and the team great success!!!!
I love the show because Roble is a great cook. He is showing the world that you can do it no mater what age you are.
I too agree-I’m proud to see such a hard working intelligent gentleman working an honest job and not rapping or balling which is out of most people’s reach. He’s doing something “attainable”. I love the fact that he’s also working with his sister and there’s no disrespect or fighting as it is on some reality shows Keep it up.
It’s really great to see a young black man shown as a talented and positive role model.
Chef Roble ROCKS!