Produced by Ocean Entertainment, it debuted October 5, 2004, on Food Network Canada and in the United States was aired on ION Life until September 17, 2015.
The authors of Lifestyle describe the show as a "Culinary Institute of America graduate explains to viewers how to create uncomplicated, tasty meals for family and friends".
Food Network Canada describes the show as: "Close your cookbooks, look in the fridge, fire your imagination and let your instincts and appetite be your guide!".
[2] Chef at Home was divided into six seasons, composed each of 26 episodes offering recipes from all around the world, inspiring different tastes and referring to some specific plates, suggestions for occasions such as Christmas, Thanksgiving or even Valentine's Day.
After the finalization of the show, the chef Michael Smith started a five-year scholarship for students in the Family and Nutritional Sciences Program at the University of Prince Edward Island.
Often throughout seasons, Chef Michael Smith would include specials that would pertain to the events happening around the times the episode would be airing.
[2] During the show's run-time, Chef At Home was nominated for, and won, the Gemini Award for Best Direction in a Lifestyle/Practical Information Program or Series in 2006.