Jeremy Allen White attended cooking school for two weeks and worked in various kitchens, including Michelin-starred Pasjoli, to prepare for his role.
The actors performed all chopping and food prep themselves, with no hand doubles used.
Matty Matheson, a professional chef who plays "Fak," ironically doesn't cook on the show.
The show is inspired by the early career of Michelin-star chef Marco Pierre White.
Ayo Edebiri thinks it would be disappointing if her character Sydney and Carmy got together.
Paul Rudd voices a video game character in Episode 8.
The Original Beef of Chicagoland is filmed at a real Chicago restaurant, Mr. Beef.