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A Brazilian reality television series in which chef Érick Jacquin is invited by the owners to spend a week with a failing restaurant in an attempt to revive the business.
2017
Chef Jacquin visits Escondidinho da Amada in Pinheiros, São Paulo, and finds a restaurant on the brink of collapse. The biggest obstacle? The conflict between the owners, Fernando and Amada, which compromises the kitchen and service.
At Najjah restaurant in Santana, São Paulo, Jacquin finds a disorganized kitchen, a lot of dirt, and a rivalry between the chefs. The owner, Arthur, dreams of success, but is far from achieving it without drastic changes.
At the Saia do Padre bar in Pompeia, São Paulo, Jacquin meets a couple at odds. Elaine insists on keeping the dream alive, but Itamar no longer believes in it. With a debt of R$30,000, the chef must restore the union—and their finances.
Jacquin visits Nahamalho, a restaurant in Perdizes, São Paulo, where cost-cutting has become a priority—too much so. With a precarious structure and partners constantly at odds, the chef will have to impose order and restore the business's quality.
Jacquin visits Hooker, a burger on the trendy Rua Augusta, where owner Cézar claims to have the best burger in town. But the untrained staff and disorganized management are putting the business at risk. The chef will need to cut back on the hype and ego.
Chef Jacquin visits Fina Farina, an Italian restaurant in Vila Mariana, São Paulo, where owner Luciano faces a R$120,000 debt and serious management problems. Saving the business will require much more than a good sauce.
Jacquin visits Samosa & Company, an Indian restaurant near Paulista Avenue. The local clientele rejects the strong flavors, and the biggest obstacle is Vijay, an inflexible and authoritarian owner who resists any suggestion.
Jacquin travels to Jacarepaguá, RJ, to help out at Burg One. Run by Pedro and Michel, two partners with no experience in the industry, the burger joint is floundering due to basic errors and disastrous decisions. The chef has his work cut out for him.
Jacquin visits La Cabaña, a traditional Argentine restaurant in Moema, SP, which is experiencing dark times. Deep in debt, the restaurant is the scene of constant arguments between owner Oliveira and chef Juan, a former partner.
Jacquin visits Los Molinos, a Spanish restaurant founded in 1982 in Ipiranga, SP. Once an award-winning restaurant, the restaurant now faces debt and almost no customers. The chef's challenge will be to restore its prestige and attract customers back.
Jacquin visits Sal e Pimenta, a Portuguese restaurant in the Paraíso neighborhood of São Paulo. With an owner unfamiliar with Portuguese cuisine and an untrained staff, the chef must revive the menu's tradition and motivate his staff.
In the heart of Vila Madalena, São Paulo, Dedo de la Chica attracts few customers and accumulates losses. With no culinary experience and poor management, owner Aline turns to chef Jacquin to save the restaurant from closure.
At Trilha da Costela restaurant in Mooca, SP, Jacquin finds more than just disorganization: the team is constantly in conflict, and there's a battle of egos among the cooks. The challenge will be to calm tempers and unite the team to save the business.
Érick Jacquin
Self - Host
Henrique Fogaça
Mohamad Hindi
Eduardo Prado
2019
At Pé de Fava, a Northeastern restaurant in Guarulhos, Jacquin encounters a directionless couple and a business mired in chaos. Amid debt, confusion, and disorganization, the chef tries to restore flavor and direction to the restaurant.
At Esporte Bar e Restaurante, Jacquin encounters an impulsive owner who invested everything in the business and forgot about working capital. Stressed and disorganized, he affects the entire team. It's up to the chef to bring order to the situation.
At Alquimia, a restaurant in financial crisis, Jacquin finds more than just overdue bills: Carmem and Stefane, the owners, are locked in a long-standing feud that's contaminating the atmosphere and hindering the business's growth.
Hero's Burger, formerly in Jaú, was relocated to Pinheiros with the hope of expanding, but found a challenging environment. Faced with fragile management and numerous obstacles, Sibele and William enlist Jacquin's help to save their dream.
Jacquin visits El Maktub, an Arabic restaurant in São Paulo's East Zone. A former family gem, the restaurant is suffering from structural, administrative, and emotional problems. The chef will have to rescue the owners' tradition and unity to save it.
Jacquin visits Joka's Grill in Itaim Bibi, São Paulo, where Linda and João face stiff competition, declining profits, and a restaurant stuck in the past. Without resources and passion, the couple sees their dream crumble—and turns to the chef for help.
At Bawarchi, an Indian restaurant in São Paulo, Jacquin deals with an owner who helps everyone but isn't respected as a leader. The lack of authority compromises management and the kitchen. The chef needs to restore order-and command.
2021
At Mamma Júlia, Jacquin deals with sewage, disorganization, and an owner nicknamed “Big Dog,” who is more of a hindrance than a help.
At Ça-Va, Jacquin faces a cramped kitchen, extreme heat and resistance from an unprepared staff in a French bistro in name only.
At Estrela de Roma, Jacquin deals with debt, disorganization, and a family drama: father and son partners who haven't spoken in 27 years.
At Kitanda, Jacquin finds an exhausted chef, an unprepared staff, and resistance to change that threatens the restaurant's future.
2025
The Kitchen's Nightmare goes to Em Nome do Pai. With a long menu and totally chaotic chef named Gugu, the flavor of the food is a delighted mess.
Business is not going well for the restaurant Bar do Dedé and it will be Jacquin's worst nightmare by far.
Cia do Showrrasco was once quite popular on the streets of Pompéia…but those who live in the past are museums! And this place really stopped in time.
Alternativa, which was once on the map as one of the largest vegetarian food emporiums in Brazil, is now going through serious troubles.
We are back in Guarulhos! This time, we visited Nina’s, a Brazilian food restaurant run by Diego and his wife Sônia.
Arabic food is well known around the world, but many people would run away from Casa Do Sírio.
Owner of Dona Acarajé, Cris is having problems and things are going wrong. Jacquin will need some help to solve it.
In the center of São Paulo we find Monalisa, a restaurant in shambles, runned by Giorgio and Natan, a couple who lives at war.
Dona Emília is a restaurant owned by a portuguese with a very nostalgic atmosphere, but the place hides surprises that will leave Jacquin in awe.
Rock Dog, in Osasco, is a bit of fast-food, music restaurant, family business and a lot of mess in between.
Siblings Savério and Andréia fight to keep Bar Amigo Gianotti running, but the restaurant urgently needs a new direction.
Jerky's was created to spread Caribbean culture in Brazil, but things are not going quiet as well as James imagined.
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2026
Lacking identity and leadership, Casa do Norte turns to Jacquin to bring order to the team, streamline the menu, and get back on track.
Jacquin visits Boteco Malum, where Vera faces team challenges and needs to redefine the menu to recover the establishment's identity.
Beachfront, Cabana Jubarte sees its business dwindle. José and Davi ask Jacquin for help to differentiate themselves and survive.
At Bar do Pio, Eleni is in conflict with her son, and the family crisis spills over into a crisis at the bar.
At the Billings Reservoir, Caravelas faces a dilemma: Dona Alda wants to keep everything as it always was, while her children push for change.
With 35 years of history, La Cantina is experiencing internal friction: an employee doesn't feel appreciated, and Marcelo asks Jacquin for help.
In Belo Horizonte, Café Cultura Bar is in a silent crisis. Rafael doesn't lead, doesn't listen, and ignores the filth. Jacquin steps in.
In Pátio O Restaurante, Jacquin faces problems in the kitchen and staff, while the couple dreams of seeing their son Henrique take over the business.
In Tremembé, Panelão do 14 is run by exes Catorze and Bruna, locked in constant conflict. With the kitchen failing, Jacquin steps in.
In Barra Funda, Arena Nacional serves a sports crowd with the wrong menu. Losses mount, service drags, and Jacquin confronts the chaos.
In Planalto Paulista, César runs his bar without a break. Overproduction, waste, and exhaustion push the business out of balance as Jacquin steps in.
In Foz do Iguaçu, Tio Ali's shawarma is known for long waits. Stubborn and short-tempered, he refuses to change, and Jacquin steps in.
