Overview

• Clare Smyth, who catered the Sussexes’ 2018 private wedding reception, says Meghan is “actually really good at cooking” and “pretty good at filleting a fish.”
• Smyth appears in the new season to teach a poached halibut, filming a market visit and using herbs and vegetables from the couple’s Montecito garden; she skipped her signature sourdough due to time constraints and opted for Parker House rolls.
• Season two arrives on Netflix on August 26 with guests reported to include Chrissy Teigen, Tan France, David Chang, Samin Nosrat, José Andrés and Christina Tosi.
• The chef dismissed past tabloid claims of wagyu burgers at the wedding, pointing instead to Core dishes such as a potato‑and‑roe course and a roast chicken with a twist.
• The release follows a poorly reviewed first season that drew weak viewership, as the Sussexes continue under a reworked first‑look deal that outlets describe as offering more options but less investment, with a holiday special also planned for December.