My mind is made up that Emily Brubaker is the unexpected powerhouse of Yes, Chef!

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Yes, Chef!'s Emily Brubaker | Image Source: Instagram/ @chefbrubs

Emily Brubaker is one of the six remaining cheftestants on Bravo's Yes, Chef! With skilled and experienced chefs as competitors, Emily has truly risen as an unexpected powerhouse on the culinary show. Since the first episode, she has been a force to be reckoned with, which not everyone realized.

While there have been many dramatic moments and unexpected twists on the show, Emily has not been part of any such events. Instead, she has been focusing on her strategic approach and working on her dishes while quietly advancing on the show.

While the show might have had a dramatic touch, Emily has been silently working on her dishes while showcasing her passion and culinary skills on Yes, Chef! As of now, she is among the six remaining participants on the show.


Yes, Chef! Season 1: Emily Brubaker - a truly passionate chef with wide knowledge and unwavering focus

Since Emily joined Yes, Chef! Season 1 viewers were treated to a classically trained chef with diverse culinary experience. Her strategic approach and quiet resilience have shaped her into one of the passionate chefs on the show, who works on self-improvement while navigating various challenges.

With Emily's background in Italian, French, and American cuisines, she already had a strong foundation. That was not all. She also possesses qualities that set her apart, such as the ability to work under pressure and maintain focus.

During the show's episode 2, fans saw how she was the first one to step up for the challenge, even though everyone knew there would be a lot of pressure on whoever went first.

She prepared bean and anchovy dip paired with chips. While the judges mentioned the thick texture, Martha appreciated the flavor and Emily's ability to deliver such a dish while working under pressure. Later on, she also won the MVC - Most Valuable Chef title.

Throughout the show, Emily has maintained her calm demeanor and cool nature, even during high-stakes challenges. There have been various instances where she had to make decisions strategically, and she has also demonstrated her leadership qualities.

Keeping her distance from drama and theatrics, Emily has been keeping her head down in the culinary part of the show. The phrase, rising to the occasion, would absolutely fit what Emily has been doing on Yes, Chef! From a self-doubting chef to a calm and confident competitor, Emily has been one of the noticeable cheftestants on the show.

Despite the dramatic events that have been unfolding throughout various challenges, she has remained focused on the challenges. Whether it's Chef Katsuji's childish tactics or Chef Peter's unexpected and shocking meltdown, Emily has been focusing on her growth.

Culinary competitions often showcase an ego clash among chefs, especially when there are many experienced and skilled chefs competing. However, not all the chefs have such personalities. Emily would be the perfect example of one passionate chef who has not been in the limelight, but has been silently working her way up with her skills and compelling dishes.


Yes, Chef! is now streaming on Peacock.

Edited by Gira Rathod