Oct 14, 2025 · 44m
In the Season 12 premiere, 10 new Chefs are introduced at Toronto’s historic St. Lawrence Market.
Top Chef Canada
Top Chef Canada is a reality competition show. The first season premiered on April 11, 2011 on Food Network Canada. The first season consisted of 13 episodes, with 16 contestants vying for a grand prize of $100,000 and a GE Monogram kitchen valued at $30,000. Contestants shopped at Loblaws in season one and McEwan in season two. Like the original American series, each week the chef contestants compete against each other in culinary challenges. Contestants are judged by a panel of professional chefs and other notables from the food and wine industry, with one or more contestants being eliminated each week. The Canadian edition uses the same graphics and music as the American version of the program. Season one of Top Chef Canada was one of Food Network Canada's most highly-rated programs. The network renewed the program for a second season, which began to air on March 12, 2012.
Season 12 Episodes
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Oct 21, 2025 · 44m
Chefs race through a high-speed pasta Quickfire before catering a special event celebrating the 25th anniversary of the imagineNATIVE Film Festival
Oct 28, 2025 · 44m
In the Quickfire, Chefs are challenged to spotlight iconic Canadian ingredients while creating elevated dishes using McCain fries. Then the chefs pair up for a Bocuse d'Or-inspired Elimination Challenge
Nov 4, 2025 · 44m
Nov 11, 2025 · 44m
In a playful Quickfire Challenge, Chefs flip expectations by transforming sweet ingredients into savoury dishes. For the Elimination Challenge, they must create a fully immersive dining experience inspired by elemental worlds
Nov 18, 2025 · 44m
In a snack-sized Quickfire, the Chefs must create the ultimate energy-boosting bite and pair it with a protein shake. Then, they cook dishes inspired by cherished family traditions - only to be met with an emotional surprise
Nov 25, 2025 · 44m
The Judges step out from behind the table to become sous-chefs for a very special Quickfire Challenge. Then, the final four must make a critical choice: cook with humble ingredients and have time on their side or splurge on premium ingredients
Dec 2, 2025 · 44m
In the Season 12 finale, the final two Chefs face off in the final challenge, and for the first time in a finale… Restaurant Wars! Each will unveil a bold, fully realized dining experience that showcases their culinary vision, voice, and identity
Season 12 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Top Chef Canada Season 12 premiere?
Top Chef Canada Season 12 premiered on October 14, 2025.
How many episodes are in Top Chef Canada Season 12?
Top Chef Canada Season 12 has 8 episodes.
What is the first episode of Top Chef Canada Season 12?
The season opens with Season 12 Episode 1, "Origin Stories". It aired on October 14, 2025.
Go to Season 12 Episode 1