The Imperial Chef: From Scullery to State Banquet
大周第一厨：从后厨杂役到国宴主厨
by Xnoval Originals · Historical · 100 chapters · complete series
The Imperial Chef: From Scullery to State Banquet is a Historical web novel by Xnoval Originals, with 100 chapters.
Synopsis
Shen Yan spent four years scrubbing pots in the imperial kitchens of Great Zhou — until one dish, served at the wrong moment to the wrong prince, pulled him into the deadliest room in the empire: the table where politics is eaten. In this court, a dish can save a life, poison a faction, or crown a chef. From kitchen drudge to the master of the state banquet, every chapter is a course in a feast of wit, flavor, and power. A complete 100-chapter culinary court drama. Chinese edition; English translation in progress.
沈砚在大周御膳房刷了四年锅，直到一道菜端错了时机、送对了人，把他卷进帝国最凶险的地方——餐桌。在这里，一道菜能救人、能杀人、能定输赢。从后厨杂役到国宴主厨，100 章完本，美食与权谋一起上桌。
Chapter 1: The Copper Spoon Claims Its Master
The moment His Highness stood, one of the lanterns on the veranda guttered out.
Steward Zhou moved to follow, but a hand swatted him back.
The footsteps echoed down the long corridor, fading into the distance until only the rattle of the lantern frames in the wind remained.
Shen Yan stayed exactly where he was.
Steward Zhou turned back, staring at him for a long, uncomfortable beat before letting out a sigh. “You shouldn’t have answered so bluntly just now.”
“So what was I supposed to say?”
“Anything. Just don’t bring up your mother.” Steward Zhou pulled a rolled ledger from his sleeve. “I’ve worked the stoves for thirty years. This is the first time I’ve seen His Highness pick his own staff. Do you have any idea what a disaster this could be?”
“I know.”
“If you know, why did you accept it?”
“Refusing was death, too.” Shen Yan’s voice was flat. “Steward, I spent four years as a lowly helper in the Imperial Kitchen. Killing chickens, gutting fish, scrubbing pots, hauling charcoal. Wherever Chef Zhang pointed, I had to be there. Tonight, His Highness ate a plate of meat I made. If I can’t reproduce it tomorrow—”
“And if you can’t?”
“Then I’m just a blind idiot helper for the rest of my life. If I can, I’m someone who actually belongs on a stove.”
Steward Zhou fixed him with a stare, then let out a short, bitter laugh. He slapped the ledger onto the table.
“Fine. I’ll write your name.”
He dipped the brush, pausing for a moment before touching the paper.
“Shen Yan. From Chengnan. Age twenty-one. Helper in the Imperial Kitchen. Promoted out of order, placed at the very bottom of the list—”
Details
- Author
- Xnoval Originals
- Genre
- Historical
- Status
- Completed
- Chapters
- 100
- Length
- 386784 words
- Updated
- Updated 2026-11-08
- Languages
- 简体中文, 繁體中文, English, 日本語, 한국어, العربية, Deutsch
Frequently asked questions
Is The Imperial Chef: From Scullery to State Banquet complete?
Yes — The Imperial Chef: From Scullery to State Banquet is complete, and all 100 chapters are published.
Who wrote The Imperial Chef: From Scullery to State Banquet?
The Imperial Chef: From Scullery to State Banquet was written by Xnoval Originals.
How can I read The Imperial Chef: From Scullery to State Banquet?
You can read The Imperial Chef: From Scullery to State Banquet online on Xnoval. The first 3 chapters are free, and the book is available in 简体中文, 繁體中文, English, 日本語, 한국어, العربية, Deutsch.