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Let's start with the positives:
--> this show arguably covers a few different LGBT+ moments - wlw, bisexuality, aro/ace, polyamory, demisexuality, mlm (though not among real gay characters unfortunately) - which is nice to see all in one show.
--> The mc, and object of apparently everyone on earth's affections, actually has a likeable personality and even one that contains some pretty socially considered embarrassing elements (a hardcore fujoshi and and otaku who constantly geeks out for BL) that she doesn't try to hide and wholeheartedly accepts in herself.
--> During some parts of the show the MC is pretty overweight and it's nice to see ... a variety of preferences that shine a realistic light on the body and sexuality. One love interest loves her overweight figure, another is ultimately indifferent (he is arguably demisexual), one prefers her at a skinnier figure but doesn't care too much either way, and the two prefer her skinny entirely. A lot of commenters on Crunchyroll were angry at the shallowness of this but it's frankly realistic that people will have physical preferences and, ultimately, physical attraction is important in relationships. What matters is showing the audience that the general mainstream media POV that no one fancies overweight people is entirely incorrect and that the MC isn't hurt by any of the negative connotations about her weight.
--> the comedy is pretty great in this show I found myself cracking up most episodes. Some jokes involve anime references (even a reference to an obscure hentai) and others are ones beginners would enjoy.

The story itself is pretty simple and exactly what the synopses says- it really is just a simple, albeit VERY bashful, romcom. Now for the negatives:
--> the aforementioned LGBT+ stories are mostly undermined and not taken seriously unfortunately. Only the straight relationships are regarded as realistic. There are undoubtedly set ups for all of these LGBT+ moments but it's up to the audience to flesh them out or carry them on with their own imagination.
--> this show is fatphobic. Yes it's exaggerated for the sake of humour but the fatphobia is undeniable and it's up to you whether that will trigger you. This includes: the first episode the MC is treated pretty badly because of her weight and the voice change during scenes when she is overweight that one Crunchyroll commenter accurately described as sounding "like she's gargling lard". Luckily there aren't too many scenes like this.
--> in terms of romantic development there really isn't much this is a classic bashful Japanese romcom and the characters aren't even tsunderes to give us character development. Basically, the MC is a voyeur who isn't all that interested in sex and romance so she gets upset by most handholding or attempted kisses. Alas, there's nothing wrong with that and it's pretty common, it's just worth mentioning.

Overall, this show is pretty funny and the characters are likeable so the enjoyability of it is high :)

I really enjoyed this anime. The main girl basically gets sent to another world, spends a short time falling for a handsome man, then they are torn apart by circumstances and the man spends his time trying to find her...through her cooking - hence the title Cinderella chef.

The idea of this anime is really sweet and considering how much of the story they tried to squeeze into just 12 episodes, i feel pretty happy with it by the end. All of the characters are pretty likeable and there is some comedy here and there to lighten the otherwise pretty dramatic mood.

It's a shame ... they didn't make this into a longer series, as the story had a lot of potential. I definitely recommend it for anyone in the mood for a light-hearted, escapist rom com, after all the story and characters have got me reading the manga for more :)