Ici tout commence

2020 • TMDB 6.8 • 3 seasons • Soap, Drama

Overview

Set inside the prestigious Institut Auguste Armand, a French culinary school where young chefs train under exacting teachers, Ici tout commence follows students whose ambitions are as sharp as their knives. In the kitchens, classrooms and dormitories, friendships form quickly, rivalries flare over a single dish, and romances complicate every service. The show’s daily rhythm — the pressure of a timed exam, a disastrous tasting, a family secret served up at the worst moment — keeps the drama close and personal. What starts as a story about learning to cook becomes a much bigger one about growing up, choosing a future, and holding a team together when everything goes wrong. It is warm, soapy and endlessly watchable, with food at the center of almost every emotional turn.

The series has run on TF1 since 2020, building a large, loyal audience in France. Its strength is the ensemble: no single character carries the show, so new generations of students can arrive while familiar faces mentor them, graduate or return with unfinished business. That long view gives even small moments weight — a recipe passed down, a mentor’s forgiveness, a second chance earned in a professional kitchen. For viewers who enjoy daily drama with a distinctive setting, Ici tout commence offers a delicious twist on the soap formula, where the next course is never quite what you expect.

Creator and Main Cast

Created by Othman Mahfoud, Eric Fuhrer and Coline Assous. Main cast includes Aurélie Pons as Salomé Dekens, Julie Sassoust as Anaïs Grimbert, Rébecca Benhamour as Célia Gaissac, Nicolas Anselmo as Eliott Prevost, Catherine Davydzenka as Hortense Rochemont, Alizée Bochet as Ludivine Rivière, and Sidney Cadot-Sambosi as Louane Rivière.

Seasons Snapshot

• Early series (2020–2023) — The Institut Auguste Armand opens its doors, and the first classes of students learn the school’s rules the hard way.
• Middle series (2023–2026) — New students arrive as rivalries deepen, mentors change, and the school’s reputation is tested.
• Recent series (2026– ) — Season 3 continues the daily drama with fresh intake, returning favorites and high-stakes culinary challenges.

Why Watch Ici tout commence

Because it pairs the comfort of a daily soap with a setting you can almost taste: professional kitchens, judged dishes and the thrill of service. If you like character-driven French drama, food stories and long-running ensembles that reward regular viewing, this is a generous, appetizing place to start.

Trailer

Watch official clips and trailers on YouTube via TF1’s official channels.

Where to Watch

Ici tout commence is not widely listed for US streaming, so availability may be limited to French broadcast and related services; checked against JustWatch US listings on October 29, 2026; check the JustWatch US page for Ici tout commence for the latest options.